Area News
Girls on the Run SG Hosts Fall 5K Celebration on Nov 15 , Presented by Lowndes County Employees with support from the City of Valdosta
VALDOSTA, GA — Girls on the Run South Georgia will host its Fall 2025 Girls on the Run 5K, presented by the Lowndes County Employees with support from the City of Valdosta, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Historic Lowndes County Courthouse (100 E. Central Ave, Valdosta). This event marks the culmination of a season…
Read MoreDino-Light to Shine at ABAC on October 30
Dinosaurs will light up the night when Lightwire Theater’s award-winning production Dino-Light takes the stage at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s Howard Auditorium for one unforgettable performance on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for this one-night-only spectacle that blends cutting-edge technology, larger-than-life puppetry, and dazzling choreography into a glow-in-the-dark adventure…
Read MoreStudents Named to Dean’s List at University of Maryland Global Campus
More than 11,500 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean’s List for the summer 2025 term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of…
Read More30 Arrested Following a RICO/Gang Investigation in Warner Robins
Warner Robins, GA (October 10, 2025) – The GBI has arrested 30 people following a joint drug investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Middle Georgia Gang Task Force (MGGTF), the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Perry, the Warner Robins Police Department (WRPD), the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, the Perry Police Department, United States Marshals Service,…
Read MoreLt. Governor Burt Jones Announces Mobile Office Hours Hosted in all 159 Counties
Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced that, for the third year in a row, field representatives Luke Hetland and TJ Hudson have hosted mobile office hours in all 159 counties across Georgia. The Statewide Field Representative Program was created and announced shortly after Lt. Governor Jones took office in 2023. The program and mobile office…
Read MoreCity of Valdosta Announces Leadership Transitions
The City of Valdosta announces that City Manager Richard Hardy and Assistant City Manager Catherine Ammons have tendered their resignations from their respective positions. Both leaders have served the City of Valdosta with professionalism, dedication, and a steadfast commitment to public service that has positively impacted the community and city operations. City Manager Richard Hardy,…
Read MoreSGMC Health Encourages Mammograms Through Pamper & Prevent Campaign
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, SGMC Health has launched its annual Pamper & Prevent campaign, encouraging women to prioritize their health by scheduling their annual mammogram. Through powerful patient stories, community outreach, and an exciting giveaway, SGMC Health aims to raise awareness about breast cancer prevention, screening, and treatment. Now in its fifth…
Read MoreGeorgia students continue to beat the nation on SAT
For the eighth year in a row, Georgia’s public-school students significantly outperformed their counterparts in the nation’s public schools on the SAT. Specifically, Georgia’s class of 2025 recorded a mean score of 1029, 33 points higher than the national average for public-school students of 996. Georgia’s public-school class of 2025 recorded a mean score of…
Read MoreSGMC Health Recognizes Smith with DAISY Award
SGMC Health honored Michael Smith, RN, as the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This international recognition celebrates nurses who exemplify compassionate care, clinical excellence, and an unwavering commitment to their patients and colleagues. Smith was nominated by the family of a patient who described him as a compassionate and steadfast presence…
Read MoreBrianna Stearman Graduates from Georgia State University in Summer 2025
Brianna Stearman of Adel (31620) graduated from Georgia State University at the end of the summer 2025 semester, earning a Master of Education degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Mathematics Education. More than 2,000 students graduated from Georgia State University during the summer 2025 semester, earning associate’s, bachelor’s, graduate and professional degrees as…
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