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Colt Ford Concert Canceled; Wild Adventures Welcomes The LACS

April 15, 2024

  VALDOSTA, Ga. – The Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series presented by TKO Valdosta Nissan continues Saturday, April 20 with country rap duo The LACS taking the Wild Adventures LIVE! Amphitheater stage. “Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen and serious medical event, the scheduled April 20 performance by country artist Colt Ford has been canceled. Our thoughts…

JuvenileJustice

GA Department of Juvenile Justice announces new Deputy Superintendent of School System

April 15, 2024

    (Decatur, GA) – The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is pleased to announce that Dr. Letunya Walker has been named Deputy Superintendent of the DJJ School System. Dr. Walker will lead the school system under the direction of DJJ Commissioner Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb. “Dr. Walker brings a wealth of knowledge and many years of…

GBI

Update: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Quitman, GA

April 15, 2024

    UPDATE– April 15, 2024  The man injured in this incident has been identified as Brian Williams, age 18, of Quitman, GA. ORIGINAL RELEASE: Quitman, GA (April 13, 2024) – At the request of Quitman Police Chief Roy Hart, the GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in the 400 block of North Quincy Street in…

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Boating Caution: Slow Down, Watch for Manatees, Sea Turtles

April 5, 2024

Thursday, April 4, 2024 – 10:30 With sea turtle and manatee sightings on the rise on Georgia’s coast, boaters should be on the lookout for these big and rare animals. Boat strikes are a leading cause of sea turtle strandings and manatee injuries and deaths. Manatees and all sea turtle species found in Georgia are…

Leave Wildlife Where They Are Found

April 2, 2024

Social Circle, Ga. Tuesday, April 2, 2024 – 11:13 Before you pick up or attempt to assist any wildlife, no matter its age or condition, remember that it is best to leave young birds, bunnies, or fawns where they are found, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (DNR WRD). “While…

Gee Haw Whoa Back Rodeo set for April 5-6

April 2, 2024

  TIFTON—Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will present its annual “Gee Haw Whoa Back” rodeo as a part of Homecoming Week 2024 from April 5-6. “We always look forward to the rodeo,” said Randi Hickman, Development Officer for ABAC. “We always have great competitors from across the southeast at this event. You’ll see some great professional…

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