Area News
Fall 2025 Dean’s List at Georgia State University
To be eligible for the Dean’s List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 3.5 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall or spring term with no incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all…
Read MoreABAC’s Run for the Nurses set for March 14
ABAC will host the annual Run for the Nurses 5K and half marathon on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Proceeds from the event will directly support the ABAC School of Nursing, Health and Natural Sciences, helping strengthen the next generation of nursing professionals. Participants can register online at link.abac.edu/runforthenurses. The event invites runners, walkers, alumni, community…
Read MoreSGMC Health Welcomes Cardiothoracic Surgeon Jim Foster, MD
SGMC Health expands its Heart & Vascular program by welcoming Jim Foster, MD, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, to its growing team. Dr. Foster brings more than two decades of experience caring for patients with complex heart and lung conditions, expanding access to advanced cardiothoracic surgical care for patients across South Georgia and North Florida. As…
Read MoreSRTC Foundation Announces 2026 Comedy for a Cause
The Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) Foundation is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Comedy for a Cause fundraiser, which will take place on the evening of February 21, 2026, at The Biscuit Company in Thomasville, Georgia. Comedy for a Cause will feature comedians Mike Speenberg and Karen Morgan in a ninety-minute comedy show, preceded…
Read MoreValdosta State University Announces Fall 2025 Graduates
Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Fall 2025. This includes the following area residents: Landan Allen of Stockton earned the Bachelor of Science in Health Science Madison Anthony of Hahira earned the Education Specialist in Coaching Pedagogy in Physical Education C’reon Arnold of Adel earned the Bachelor…
Read MoreSGMC Health Sets the Pace in Heart Care
Every day, hundreds of South Georgians trust SGMC Health with their most vital organ—their hearts. This February, in recognition of Heart Health Month, SGMC Health is celebrating the extraordinary growth, innovation, and life‑changing impact of its nationally recognized Heart & Vascular program, a regional leader in advanced cardiovascular care. As the area’s only Level I…
Read MoreVSU Volunteers Offer Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
Faculty and students from Valdosta State University’s School of Accountancy and Mu Zeta chapter of Beta Alpha Psi are ready to support underserved populations across South Georgia by providing federal and state tax return preparation and electronic filing services. To qualify for this free community service, taxpayers must have a household income of less than…
Read MoreRyan White Hosts Consortium Meeting
VALDOSTA — South Health District’s Ryan White program will host its quarterly Consortium Meeting on Thursday, March 20, at 11:30 a.m. at the Southern Georgia Regional Commission, located at 1937 Carlton Adams Rd in Valdosta. The meeting brings together members of the Ryan White Consortium Task Force, community partners, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for…
Read MoreSecretary Raffensperger Hosts “MoneyTalks” Programs for High School and College Students Across Georgia
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger hosted three “Money Talks” programs this week, reaching high school and college students in Georgia. The programs strongly support Secretary Raffensperger’s goal of instilling Georgia’s next generation with crucial financial management skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. “Investing in the financial education of our youth is the smartest move we can…
Read MoreCity of Valdosta Awarded $2 Million OneGeorgia Hurricane Disaster Recovery Grant
The City of Valdosta has been awarded $2,000,000 in grant funding from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) through the OneGeorgia (OGA) Hurricane Disaster Relief Effort for Fiscal Year 2026. The grant, titled HDR- Stormwater and Drainage System Improvements, will support critical upgrades to Valdosta’s stormwater and drainage infrastructure. These improvements are designed to strengthen…
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