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State Board of Education member Nick Ellis to hold 1st district public hearing
State Board of Education member Nick Ellis will hold a public hearing for citizens in the 1st Congressional District on Monday, March 16, 2026 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Brunswick High School, 3885 Altama Avenue, Brunswick, GA 31520. The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from interested citizens and educators within the congressional district…
Read MoreArmed robbery suspects shot and arrested in Douglas
On February 21, 2026, deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunshot victims near Tyler Road. Upon arrival, deputies located Stephanie Ann Nicole Castillo, 35, of Douglas, and Elisabet Gaspar, 27, of Douglas, suffering from injuries sustained during an alleged armed home invasion. Investigators with the sheriff’s office and agents with…
Read More38 Southern Regional Technical College Students to Compete at SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference
Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) is proud to announce that 38 SkillsUSA club members will advance to the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference, taking place February 19-21 in Atlanta, Georgia. The three-day competition will kick off with an opening ceremony on Thursday, February 19, celebrating the competitors and their remarkable achievements. This event…
Read MoreLocal students named to Kennesaw State’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List
Kennesaw State University congratulates the more than 9,600 students named to the Dean’s List in recognition of their academic achievement during the Fall 2025 semester. Undergraduate students enrolled in at least nine credit hours and with a term grade point average of 3.5 or higher were named to the list. Students from your area earning…
Read MoreSGMC Health Names Kostelecky Director of Patient Business
SGMC Health announces the promotion of Libby Kostelecky to Director of Patient Business in the Patient Financial Services department. In this role, Kostelecky will oversee customer service, financial counseling, patient refunds, and self‑pay vendor management, supporting the health system’s continued focus on access, clarity, and an exceptional patient experience. Kostelecky brings nearly 20 years of…
Read MoreCity of Valdosta Fire Department Strengthens Firefighter Safety with New PPE Investment
The City of Valdosta Fire Department is grateful for the continued support of the Valdosta City Council and City leadership following the approval of the purchase of 30 sets of Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This investment supports the department’s ongoing initiative to ensure all frontline personnel are equipped with two sets of structural…
Read MoreDPH Confirms Measles Case in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated Bryan County resident. There is no history of international travel, but the individual recently traveled out of state. DPH is notifying individuals who may have been exposed to the virus and are at increased risk of developing measles. Measles is highly contagious…
Read MoreRooted in Remembrance: VSU Celebrates Georgia Arbor Day, Plants Memorial Tree
In celebration of Georgia Arbor Day, the Valdosta State University community gathered to plant a tree to honor the life and legacy of a beloved faculty member whose commitment to environmental stewardship helped shape the university’s thriving urban forest. Dr. Linda Most joined the Department of Library and Information Studies faculty at VSU during Fall…
Read MoreAgriculture Commissioner Harper Announces Opening of Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund Applications
Today, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper is proud to announce the opening of the inaugural round of applications for the Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund. The Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund was created at the direction of Commissioner Harper and in coordination with the Georgia General Assembly to protect Georgia farmland from development into perpetuity by assisting…
Read MoreGDOL Honored as “Model Agency” for HR Excellence
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) has earned the “Model Agency Award” for Excellence in Human Resources from the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), achieving the highest assessment results (97.6%) among all Tier 1 agencies. The award reflects GDOL’s exceptional HR leadership, strong compliance practices, and a workforce strategy that supports service delivery across…
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