Southern Georgia Black Chambers awards $3,750 in contract-readiness grants
The Southern Georgia Black Chambers recently celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 from its acclaimed Small Business Academy.
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Projected Social Security benefits cliff creeps up to 2032
Congress must act to shore up Social Security during the next six years to avoid an automatic drop-off in benefits in 2032, according to a report released Tuesday.
Tom Gooding named Rotary District 6920 Assistant Governor Of The Year
VALDOSTA — Tom Gooding has been named Rotary District 6920 Assistant Governor of the Year. He was recognized for his leadership, service, and efforts to support Rotary programs that help […]
After nursing home crises, states target private equity’s role
This year, Connecticut enacted what may be the strongest law in the country addressing transparency and accountability for private equity-owned nursing homes.
SGMC Health celebrates graduation of resident physicians
SGMC Health celebrated a major milestone in its medical education program on Friday with the graduation of 18 resident physicians.
VLPRA hosts Community Fireworks Spectacular
Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority plans to host South Georgia’s largest fireworks show on Independence Day.
Historic Photo of the Week June 9
In 1937, Bassford’s Service Station moved one of its locations to the corner of North Patterson and Valley Streets after the building was enlarged to offer full service. Felton Davis […]
DEVELOPING: Shooting incident at Inner Perimeter Road Wal-Mart
VALDOSTA — Valdosta Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred at the Inner Perimeter Road Wal-Mart on the afternoon of Jun. 9.
Valdosta Scene looks at the local art scene
A person strolling through downtown Valdosta will encounter sculptures, murals on walls, paintings on the sidewalk and many other forms of artwork. It’s amazing.
Historic local church receives grants
VALDOSTA — First Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Valdosta’s oldest African American church, received a $1,655 check from the Valdosta chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revoluti...
Sports Emmy award winner, Valdosta State grad dies in car accident
Valdosta State University (VSU) alumnus Bryce Adair passed away, according to VSU. He was a well-known Mass Media graduate who graduated from VSU in 2017.
Peach State Summer Theatre returns to Valdosta with a milestone 2026 season: Anything Goes + Joseph and the...
If summer in South Georgia had a soundtrack, it would be playing live at Valdosta State University.
SGMC Health welcomes students to 2026 Volunteen Summer Program
SGMC Health has welcomed 71 high school students to its 2026 Volunteen Summer Program.
Wiregrass Tech announces president’s, dean’s lists
VALDOSTA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements recently announced the Spring Semester president’s and dean’s lists. President’s list The president’s list includes outst...
Wiregrass concludes successful “Beats and Bytes” music camp, introducing youth to coding through music
Wiregrass recently wrapped up its Beats and Bytes Music Camp, where students explored the world of computer programming through music creation using EarSketch.
STACY BUSH: Investing when inflation isn’t quite over
Macro forecasts for 2026 share a common theme: growth remains reasonably solid, inflation is still proving sticky, and interest rates may stay above the ultra-low levels investors became used to […]
Georgia tallies cost of gas tax suspension
Drivers are paying the 33-cent-per-gallon excise tax at Georgia gas pumps again, but the suspension that ended Tuesday saved them nearly $200 million in May.
SGMC Health honors Jones with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
SGMC Health recently honored Carol Jones, patient care coordinator in pediatrics, as the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
WIN Regional College & Career Academy Board Meeting June 9
VALDOSTA — The June meeting of the Board of Directors for the WIN Regional College & Career Academy (CCA) will be held noon Tuesday, June 9, at Wiregrass Georgia Technical […]
Lowndes Co. Food Scores June 9
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 3245 Inner Perimeter Rd.; June 3 94 – A Georgeo’s BBQ 727 E. Hill Ave.; June 3 94 – A Email newsletter signup Kentucky Fried […]
Mickey Thomas returns home with Starship
Mickey Thomas remembers his time living in Valdosta well. He remembers people here, too.
Lowndes County to consider liquor ordinance changes
VALDOSTA — The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners have proposed changes to the current Lowndes County Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance, which would affect where liquor stores can be placed in the county.
Hands-on chemistry experience hosted at VSU
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) — High school students in Valdosta received a hands-on chemistry lesson from the VSU Department of Chemistry at Valdosta State University’s summer camp.
Lowndes High School announces 4th Nine Weeks Honor Roll 2026-26
VALDOSTA — Krista Pearson, Lowndes High School principal, announced the Honor Roll students for the Fourth Nine Weeks: 9th Grade Honor Roll: Makaela Adams, Makai Adams, Miller Aguilar, Elijah Allen,Kaylee...