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Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority launches new website to support economic growth
Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority has launched a new data-driven website designed to showcase the region’s economic strength and to position Valdosta and Lowndes County for continued growth.
Society House Books and Café to open downtown in October
Book lovers of Valdosta should keep an eye out for Society House Books and Café, a brand new bookstore coming to the city in October.
DOUG JONES: Honoring Isaac Hayes on his 84th birthday
This month Aug. 20th would have marked what would have been singer, GRAMMY award and Albert Hall of Fame winner Isaac Hayes’ 84th birthday.
Wiregrass Dean Jennifer Ray selected for South GeorgiaLEADS Regional Leadership Initiative
Jennifer Ray, dean of Health Sciences at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, has been selected to participate in the 2026-2027 South GeorgiaLEADS Regional Leadership Initiative.
24-year-old man dead after being shot in the torso
VALDOSTA — The Valdosta Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred at Ashton Park Apartments on the evening of Aug. 17.
South GeorgiaLEADS welcomes 2026–2027 regional leadership class
VALDOSTA – South GeorgiaLEADS (SGL) has selected its 2026–2027 Regional Leadership Initiative class, bringing together professionals from across South Georgia for an eight-month experience focused on r...
United2Prevent hosts 5th Annual Run to Prevent Suicide 5K and 1-mile run
United2Prevent invites the community to lace up their running shoes and join the 5th Annual Run to Prevent Suicide.
Attorney Laverne Lewis Gaskins newly elected vice chair of the Board of Trustees at Voorhees University
DENMARK, S.C. — Attorney Laverne Lewis Gaskins was newly elected Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees at Voorhees University. She received her Juris Doctor from Florida State University College […]
NCNW Valdosta-Lowndes Metro Section installs 2026–2028 leadership
The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW), Valdosta-Lowndes Metro Section, recently celebrated the installation of its 2026–2028 leadership team.
Historic Photo of the Week Aug. 18
By the 1960s, traffic in Downtown Valdosta was precarious, often causing accidents involving pedestrians, cars, and logging trucks on congested roads. To address the problem, the City Council approved “tan...
Lowndes Co. Food Scores Aug. 18
Thai Chang #2 2910 N. Ashley St.; Aug.. 13 93 – A Eat’s 2112 W. Hill Ave.; Aug.. 13 91 – A Email newsletter signup Subway (Shri Hari Sub Corporation) […]
SGMC Health welcomes urologist Chase Griffin, MD
SGMC Health welcomes urologist Chase Griffin, MD, to its growing network of physician specialists.
City of Valdosta unveils Jeanette Newbern Coody Shelter
The City of Valdosta unveiled the Jeanette Newbern Coody Shelter alongside several community partners on Aug. 14.
DEAN POLING BOOK REVIEWS: Star Island: Carl Hiaasen
Star Island: Carl Hiaasen Skink. Regular readers of Carl Hiaasen know the meaning of this one word. Skink is the author’s environmental hero. The character is Clinton Tyree, a fictional one-time Florida...
Prince Automotive of Valdosta donates $173,777 in automotive parts to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Prince Automotive of Valdosta has donated approximately $173,777 in automotive parts to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.
SGMC Health welcomes internists Brandon Rockwell, MD, and Justin Owens, DO
SGMC Health welcomes internal medicine physicians Brandon Rockwell, MD, and Justin Owens, DO, to the health system.
Valdosta City Schools students demonstrate continued growth on 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones
Valdosta City Schools students demonstrated continued academic growth on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones assessments.
BURTON FLETCHER: Who packed your parachute?
Who packed your parachute? It’s a question most of us never think to ask—until we hear the story of Captain Charlie Plumb.
Lowndes Co. Building Permits Aug. 15
City of Valdosta April Ogudugu, 308 E. Ann St., Electrical Hudson Folsom, 611 Ledgedale Cir, Building Power of Attorney-Santiago Espana Cardenas, 716 Georgia Ave., Plumbing Power of Attorney-Santiago Espana...
Lowndes Co. Property Transactions Aug. 15
Teresa Ganas, Valdosta, to Francesco Boccia, Lowndes Co. Map & Parcel No. 0073-092, $205,000 Reef Properties of Georgia, LLC, Valdosta, to JCT Southern, LLC, Lowndes Co. Map & Parcel No. […]
AARON TAYLOR: The new math of cash
The Federal Reserve maintained the federal-funds target range at 3.50%-3.75% as of June 18, 2026.
Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber recognizes Lowndes County Historical Society & Museum as Leading Business of the Week
The Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the Lowndes County Historical Society & Museum as this week’s Leading Business of the Week.
ADANN-KENNN ALEXXANDAR MOVIE REVIEWS: “Minions & Monsters”
Adann-Kennn J. Alexxandar reveiws "Minions & Monsters," "Young Washington," "Supergirl." "Lucky Strike," "Jackass: Best and Last," "Leviticus," "Couture" and "The Death of Robin Hood."