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Georgia Trust Spring Ramble Set for Marietta and Smyrna, April 24-26
Marietta and Smyrna’s most historic homes and sites will be open for tours during The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Spring Ramble, April 24-26, in partnership with Cobb Landmarks. The event will offer visitors and residents alike a rare opportunity to get an inside look at private homes not usually open to the public and…
Read MorePSST Announces New Season, Offers Early Bird Flex Passes Through March 31
VALDOSTA — Known for creating unforgettable, shared experiences, Peach State Summer Theatre is excited to announce another magical summer filled with music, dance, and stories brought to life onstage. The 2026 Peach State Summer Theatre season kicks off June 5 and runs through July 4 on Valdosta State University’s Sawyer Theatre stage and features two…
Read MoreValdosta Police Department Reports Continued Decline in Crime in 2025
The Valdosta Police Department closed out 2025 with measurable improvements in public safety, reflecting continued reductions in crime, fewer calls for service, and exceptional crime clearance rates that outperform national averages. In 2025, Valdosta officers responded to 63,770 calls for service, contributing to an overall 2% decrease in crime compared to 2024. Crime levels remain…
Read MoreKemp, An open letter to my fellow Georgians
In recent weeks, our state has faced a seemingly endless onslaught of weather events. Following two consecutive weekends of winter weather that impacted almost all of our state, including significant ice and snow accumulation in our northernmost counties while our southern counties faced the potential for tornadic activity and drought conditions possibly leading to wildfires,…
Read MoreWarner Robins Player Wins $2 Million on Georgia Lottery Scratcher
A Warner Robins player won a $2 million top prize playing the Big Georgia Raffle scratch-off ticket from the Georgia Lottery. The ticket was purchased at Hop In, 1104 Highway 96 in Kathleen. The player claimed their winnings on Feb. 3. In addition, a Riverdale player won $20,000 playing the Disco Pig Diggi Game on Feb. 3 and a Surrency resident won…
Read MoreGBI Arrests 4 Teens in Coffee County Shooting Investigation
The GBI has arrested and charged the following people in connection to the shooting of Brandon Camacho, age 20, of Coffee County, GA: Clareisha Belmer, age 17, of Fitzgerald, GA, charged with Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Battery, Conspiracy to Commit a Crime of Felony Murder, and the Offense of Drive-by Shooting. Anthony Ewing, age 18, of…
Read MoreRep. Austin Scott Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition
Tifton, Ga.—U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today announced that his office is taking submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. All high school students (9-12th grade) who reside in or attend school in the Eighth Congressional District are encouraged to participate. The winning entry will be displayed in the United States Capitol for a year…
Read MoreGov. Kemp Declares New State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
Governor Brian P. Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency today ahead of this weekend’s winter storm. This is a separate executive order from the one issued on January 22 ahead of Winter Storm Fern. Governor Kemp also directed the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC), beginning…
Read MoreCarr Joined by 21 States in Defending Georgia’s Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Sex Changes for Prisoners
Attorney General Chris Carr is defending Georgia’s law that bans taxpayer-funded sex changes for inmates, and now a 21-state coalition has filed a brief supporting his case. “It’s absurd that this is even a conversation. Under no circumstance should Georgia taxpayers be forced to cover the cost of a prisoner’s sex change,” said Carr. “We’re…
Read MoreSouthern Regional Technical College Names Leigh Pannell Associate Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences
Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) President Jim Glass has appointed Leigh Pannell as the Associate Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences beginning January 1, 2026. Pannell has been with the college since 2016, serving as Mathematics Instructor and Mathematics Program Chair since 2018. As Mathematics Program Chair, Pannell has provided transformative leadership within…
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