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SGMC Health Offers New Treatment Option for Early Alzheimer’s Disease
SGMC Health now offers an FDA-approved treatment option for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, giving patients and families in South Georgia access to care that can help slow the disease’s progression. The anti-amyloid infusion therapy is available through SGMC Neurology for individuals with mild memory or thinking problems caused by Alzheimer’s disease.…
Read MoreFour inducted as ABAC Athletic Hall of Fame makes triumphant return
Four Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College athletics legends got their due with Hall of Fame inductions Sunday, April 12, at Gressette Gymnasium, wrapping up an action-filled Homecoming weekend. Inducted this year were softball star Cindy Shore Spurlin; contributor Shirley Wilson; and coaches Alan Kramer and Larry Byrnes. The ceremony was the first since ABAC Athletics joined…
Read MoreCarr’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit Recovers 11 Missing Children in Georgia Through Operation “Coast to Coast”
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit has recovered 11 missing children in Georgia and initiated multiple human trafficking investigations as a result of Operation “Coast to Coast” – a nationwide effort to locate victims, arrest buyers and sellers, and seize criminal assets. More than 250 law enforcement agencies…
Read MoreSouthwest Georgian Sentenced to Prison for Teenage Sextortion Crime
VALDOSTA, Ga. – A South Georgia resident was sentenced to fifteen years in prison for attempting to sextort an Ohio teenager he met over Snapchat, threatening her for explicit images. Cenobio Olguin, Jr., 24, of Lenox, Georgia, was sentenced to serve fifteen years in prison to be followed by ten years of supervised release by…
Read MoreCity of Valdosta Announces First Female Finalist for City Manager Position
The City of Valdosta is proud to announce Jennifer Wheeler as the first female finalist for the position of City Manager, marking a significant milestone in the City’s leadership journey. Wheeler brings more than eighteen years of experience in government administration, with a proven track record of excellence in program and project management, strategic planning,…
Read MoreVSU Celebrates 70 Years of Ensuring Free Access to Government Information
Valdosta State University will celebrate the 70th anniversary of Odum Library becoming a member of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at the Reference Desk. Campus and community members are encouraged to stop by for cookies, giveaways, and an opportunity to explore a curated selection of government…
Read MoreSGMC Health Welcomes Candito as Supply Chain Director
SGMC Health announced the appointment of John Nicholas Candito as Director of Supply Chain Services, bringing more than two decades of progressive leadership experience across healthcare, manufacturing, and defense industries to the organization. In this role, Candito will oversee systemwide Supply Chain operations, including strategic sourcing, logistics, inventory management, vendor partnerships, and continuous improvement initiatives.…
Read MoreABAC students to explore history of TV crime drama in public art exhibit ‘You Don’t Know Jack’
Students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will present a public art exhibit focused on the early days of television crime dramas. The exhibit is the senior capstone project of students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Writing & Communication and will include a museum-style gallery and a short documentary film. The project is led…
Read MoreGov. Kemp Declares State of Emergency in Response to South Georgia Wildfires
Governor Brian P. Kemp today declared a State of Emergency for 91 Georgia counties in response to the ongoing wildfires in South Georgia. The governor also directed the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) and other relevant state agencies to mobilize all necessary resources to assist with active response efforts in the southern region of the state.…
Read MoreZZ Top to Perform at Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Series May 2
Wild Adventures Theme Park will continue its 2026 Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Series on Saturday, May 2, with a performance by rock band ZZ Top, delivering an array of their world-renowned hits with an adrenaline-pumping performance during a full lineup of live entertainment during the park’s 30th anniversary year. As a touring entity, they’ve been without peer over the…
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