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GBI Investigates Deadly Shooting in Quitman
Quitman, GA (December 26, 2025) – The GBI is assisting the Quitman Police Department with a shooting investigation in Quitman, GA. One woman was injured and Raymond McCullar, age 35, of Valdosta, GA, was shot and killed. On Thursday, December 25, 2025, Quitman Police Department officers responded to a shooting in the 120 block of N.…
Read MoreFani Willis testifies to Georgia Senate committee
by Ty Tagami | Dec 17, 2025 | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — After more than a year of rebuffing Republican attempts to compel her testimony before the Georgia Senate, Fani Willis went to the state Capitol Wednesday to give three hours of often combative testimony to a special committee that she deemed to be a political farce. Senate…
Read MoreCity of Valdosta Breaks Ground on Water Treatment Plant 2
The City of Valdosta officially broke ground on Thursday, December 18, marking the start of a new greenfield at Water Treatment Plant 2 (WTP2), a major investment in the community’s long-term water quality, reliability, and capacity. The WTP2 project is designed to strengthen Valdosta’s drinking water system by enhancing treatment performance, modernizing key infrastructure, and…
Read MoreGov. Kemp Announces Incoming Revenue Commissioner
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced his appointment of David Burge as the incoming Commissioner of the Department of Revenue (DOR), following the confirmation of current commissioner Frank O’Connell by the Georgia House and Senate Judiciary Committees as the state’s first Tax Court Chief Judge. Governor Kemp officially appointed O’Connell as DOR Commissioner in February…
Read MoreGeorgia DPS Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Welcomes Nine New Officers
The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement division of the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) celebrated the graduation of its 14th Commercial Vehicle Officer (CVO) School on Friday, Dec. 12, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. The ceremony marked the culmination of 19 weeks of rigorous training for nine new officers. Remarks were given…
Read MoreValdosta Fire Department Hosts Annual Shop with a Firefighter Event
The Valdosta Fire Department successfully spread holiday cheer to local families through its annual Shop with a Firefighter initiative Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Walmart on Norman Drive. The event paired local children with Valdosta firefighters for a special holiday shopping experience focused on encouragement, connection and community support. With assistance from community partners and donors,…
Read MoreVSU Celebrates 2025 Blazer Creed Award Winners
Valdosta State University recently recognized an elite group of faculty, staff, and students for their steadfast commitment to uphold The Blazer Creed in everything they do, both on campus and in the community. As The Blazer Creed states, VSU is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect, in which open dialogue, vigorous debate,…
Read MoreSGMC Health Honors HRO Champions with Safe Care Award
SGMC Health recognized its High Reliability Organization (HRO) Champions with the Safe Care Award, celebrating their unwavering commitment to patient safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The health system’s HRO Champions are a cross-section of the organization who serve as dedicated advocates for safety and reliability. They lead by example, promoting high reliability practices and guiding HRO influencers…
Read MoreSRTC Surgical Technology Graduates Honored in Pinning Ceremony
Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recognized three graduating Surgical Technology students at a pinning ceremony in Tifton, honoring their achievements. The graduating Surgical Technology Tifton cohort includes Jordan Drake of Ray City. Each of the graduating students completed multiple semesters of rigorous prerequisite and occupational coursework, including a series of clinical rotations at local medical…
Read MoreUniversity of Georgia celebrates Class of 2025
The University of Georgia will honor over 3,200 candidates for graduation in the Class of 2025 during its upcoming Commencement ceremonies. The fall undergraduate ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, followed by the fall graduate ceremony at 2:30 p.m. on the same day. Leslie Chauncey of Hahira (31635) Loy Lane of…
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