Area Sports
VLPRA Football & Cheer Registration Now Open!
Get ready for another exciting season with VLPRA Youth Football & Cheerleading! Registration is now open for boys and girls across Lowndes County and Valdosta… but don’t wait, the registration deadline is June 23. VLPRA’s Football & Cheerleading Program is school-based, meaning participants are assigned to teams based on the middle school they will attend. Children…
Read MorePick Up Trash and Be BearWise
Whether you are spending the day on the trail or camping overnight, remember to pick up all trash and be BearWise, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “Taking a few simple steps to be BearWise can help make outdoor adventures safer and more enjoyable for everyone, while also helping keep…
Read MoreGeorgia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Donates $10,000 to Support Outdoors Beyond Barriers
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (DNR) is proud to announce a $10,000 donation from the Georgia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus to support the Georgia DNR Outdoors Beyond Barriers (OBB) program. “We’re grateful for the support of the Georgia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and their commitment to DNR’s mission and Georgia’s outdoor traditions,” stated…
Read MoreAzalea Festival 5K Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Azalea 5K. We appreciate the great turnout and the energy you brought to the event. We are aware of a course issue that impacted a small group of runners, resulting in a shortened route. Unfortunately one of the law enforcement officers who were contracted to mark…
Read MoreTalk Turkey to Me: Georgia Turkey Hunting Season
It’s almost turkey time – and not the kind that leaves you stuffed after family gatherings. The statewide Georgia turkey hunting season opens on private land on Sat., March 28, 2026. On public lands, including Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and National Forest land, the season opens Sat., April 4, 2026. Turkey season ends statewide (on…
Read MoreNew state record Longnose Gar caught on Lake Blackshear
Announcing a new freshwater fish state record is a great way to kick off the beginning of March! Georgia has a new state record longnose gar, caught by angler Silas Turner of Hawkinsville, Ga. His catch, caught on March 5, 2026 on Lake Blackshear near Cordele, weighed 31 lb, 14 oz, and replaces the 2022…
Read MoreSign Up Now for 20th Youth Birding Competition
The start of registration for Georgia’s Youth Birding Competition points to the soon-coming fun and excitement of this popular birdathon, now in its 20th year. Held by the state Department of Natural Resources and partners during the peak of spring bird migration, the 2026 Youth Birding Competition is set for April 10-18, with an awards…
Read MoreVLPRA issues Winter Soccer Alert
VLPRA is moving to two soccer seasons, as opposed to three, in 2026. We are not offering winter soccer this year. Our next season will be summer, with registration beginning in April. We will also offer fall soccer, with registration opening in July. The soccer complex is in high demand and is utilized by community…
Read MoreMessage From the Director of NOAA
I think it goes without saying that 2025 was a year of unprecedented change. NOAA Fisheries is now a much leaner agency than it was a year ago, and the Southeast Fisheries Science Center has its smallest workforce in 50 years. In response, we have spent considerable effort retooling our enterprise, implementing new technologies to…
Read MoreFlorida Black Bear Hunt May Slow Expansion Into South Georgia, Officials Say *
By Carol A. Gasser Moore / *La traducción al español sigue a la noticia en ingles TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida wildlife officials say the state’s 2025 regulated black bear hunt was successful and could have regional effects, including a potential slowdown in bear expansion into South Georgia, where sightings have increased in recent years. …
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