Area News
Brown Bag Concert Returns to Unity Park for Georgia Cities Week
The City of Valdosta invites the community to celebrate Georgia Cities Week with the return of the Brown Bag Concert on Friday, April 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Unity Park Amphitheater, located at 301 E. Central Ave. This event offers residents, employees, and visitors a chance to enjoy live music, great food,…
Read MoreLt. Governor Burt Jones Issues Statement in Support of 2026 Priorities Receiving Final Passage
Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement in support of his 2026 legislative priorities receiving final passage before the Georgia General Assembly adjourned Sine Die on April 2nd. “I am proud of the work done during this session to deliver on common sense issues that will positively impact Georgians today, tomorrow and for generations…
Read MoreABAC Stafford School of Business to host ‘Money Matters Bootcamp’ QuickBooks workshop
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s Stafford School of Business (SSB) will host “Money Matters Bootcamp,” a QuickBooks workshop designed to help participants take control of business finances using one of the industry’s leading accounting platforms. The workshop will take place April 24-25, in Lewis Hall at ABAC’s Tifton site, located at 2802 Moore Highway, Tifton, Ga.…
Read MoreGHS Leaders Named to James Magazine’s Most Influential Georgians List
Congratulations to current Georgia Historical Society board members Kevin Blair, Ted Decker, Kim Greene, and Carol Tomé; Chairman Emeritus Robert Jepson; and GHS President and CEO Dr. W. Todd Groce; who have all been named to James magazine’s 2026 Most Influential Georgians list. Each year, James magazine recognizes Georgia’s leading voices in business, politics, and media, highlighting individuals whose…
Read MoreBenjie Nobles Graduates from South Georgia LEADS Leadership Immersion Program
Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) is proud to announce that Benjie Nobles, Criminal Justice Faculty and SRTC’s 2025 Rick Perkins Teacher of the Year, has successfully completed the South GeorgiaLEADS Regional Leadership Initiative (RLI) program for 2025-2026. The South GeorgiaLEADS program is a premier leadership immersion experience designed to equip citizens throughout South Georgia with…
Read MoreCarr Launches “Eyes on the Road” Campaign to Locate Georgia’s Missing Children
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has launched the “Eyes on the Road” Campaign, a public safety initiative to locate and recover missing children throughout the state. This effort is led by Carr’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit and seeks to further engage the private sector in the fight to combat human trafficking in Georgia. Several companies…
Read MoreSGMC Health Named a 2026 Great Workplace for Nursing
SGMC Health has been recognized as a 2026 Great Workplace for Nursing by Nursegrid, the nation’s most widely used app for nurses, honoring healthcare organizations where nurses say they feel supported, respected, and empowered in their work. The recognition is based entirely on direct feedback from frontline nurses and reflects authentic, on‑the‑job experiences across the profession. The Nursegrid Great Workplaces…
Read MoreTyler Hubbard to Perform at Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Series April 18
Wild Adventures Theme Park will continue its 2026 Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Series on Saturday, April 18, with a performance by country artist Tyler Hubbard, bringing country music fans an electrifying performance during a full lineup of live entertainment during the park’s 30th anniversary year. Starting off his remarkable career as one half of multi-platinum duo Florida…
Read MoreMarch Net Tax Revenues Up 4.8%
The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in the month of March totaled $2.62 billion, for an increase of $120.4 million, or 4.8%, compared to March 2025, when net tax collections totaled $2.5 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue collections through three quarters totaled $24.5 billion, for an increase of 463.6 million, or…
Read MoreWildlife Belongs in the Wild: Leave Wildlife Where Found
Before you pick up or attempt to assist any wildlife, no matter its age or condition, remember that it is best to leave all wildlife, including young birds, bunnies, or fawns where they are found. Human intervention can often do more harm than good, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division…
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