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Community Cancer Survivors Celebration from SGMC Health
Community Cancer Survivors Celebration Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (ET) Valdosta State University, University Center, Magnolia Room • Valdosta GA Get my tickets
Read MoreSGMC Health Names Thomas Director of Nursing
SGMC Health announces the promotion of Stefanie Thomas to Director of Nursing. In this role, she will oversee medical-surgical nursing units at SGMC Health Smith Northview as well as the Medical Oncology Medical-Surgical unit at SGMC Health Main. Thomas recently stepped into the role with extensive experience, a strong commitment to patient care, and a…
Read MoreSouthern Regional Technical College Celebrates Grand Opening of New Industrial Technology Building
Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) officially opened the doors of its new Industrial Technology Building on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by state and local leaders, students, faculty, and community members. The new facility marks a major milestone for the college and the region’s workforce development efforts. The ceremony, held at…
Read MoreFamily legacy inspires new ABAC elementary education scholarship
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s new bachelor’s degree in elementary education will have a special honor attached, coming from a familiar name with a long legacy of education. The Brundage Family Elementary Education Scholarship was established in March 2026. It honors Robert “Leigh” Brundage, ABAC President Tracy Brundage’s father and longtime educator. “Education has always been…
Read MoreLt. Governor Burt Jones Prioritizes Ending Veteran Homelessness
The Lt. Governor Burt Jones wrote a letter to President Donald Trump, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, and HUD Secretary Scott Turner in support of Mighty Hero Homes’ mission to end Veteran homelessness. The organization is seeking a special provision of 84 project-based HUD-VASH vouchers to unlock approximately $20 million in private and institutional funding…
Read MoreThe Power of Networking: How One Conversation Sparked a First-of-Its-Kind EMS Degree in South Georgia
What began as a casual conversation among colleagues has evolved into a landmark achievement for emergency medical services education in Georgia. The creation of a new Emergency Services concentration at South Georgia State College (SGSC) stands as a testament to the power of networking, collaboration, and forward-thinking leadership. In 2021, Jason Hurst joined 26 other professionals from…
Read MoreValdosta Fire Department to Host 2nd Annual Camp Blaze for Young Ladies
The Valdosta Fire Department is preparing to welcome young women from across the community for the 2nd Annual Camp Blaze, a three-day leadership and fire service experience designed for girls ages 13-18. Camp Blaze will take place June 2-4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Drop off will begin as early as 7:30…
Read MoreGovernor Kemp Announces Relief for Taxpayers Impacted by Wildfires
Governor Brian P. Kemp, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) today announced that certain return and payment deadlines for taxpayers have been extended for Georgians impacted by the Georgia Highway 82 Wildfire and the Pineland Road Wildfire in Clinch, Echols, and Brantley Counties. “We are leaving no stone unturned…
Read MoreGBI Investigates In-Custody Death in Coffee County
Coffee County, GA (May 8, 2026) – At the request of the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating the in-custody death of David Allen Lollie, Jr., age 43, of Douglas, Georgia. Preliminary information indicates that on May 8, 2026, at about 12:00 p.m., Lollie, an inmate at the Coffee County Jail, was assigned to…
Read MoreAs Georgians Head to the Polls for Second Week of Early Voting, Record Breaking Turnout Continues
As the second week of early voting for Georgia’s 2026 primary election begins, Georgia voters are turning out in record numbers across the state. Georgia saw record-breaking turnout and no lines during the first week of early voting this year, with over 214,000 Georgians casting ballots through the first 7 days compared to over 167,000…
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