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Lowndes County Fire Rescue urges safe grilling and fireworks practices ahead of July 4th
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (424+ words) Published 8: 50 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 VALDOSTA " As America approaches July 4th, Lowndes County Fire Rescue warned that this holiday can pose significant risks. In a typical year, more fires occur on July 4th than on any other day in the U. S. , according to a…...
Pets of the Week July 2
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (117+ words) Valdosta Daily Times Pets of the Week July 2 Published 7: 39 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 The Pets of the Week are available at Lowndes County Animal Shelter, 337 Gil Harbin Blvd. in Valdosta, noon-4 p. m. Tuesday-Friday and noon-3 p. m. Monday and Saturday. Call (229) 671-2760 for details. Adoption…...
VSU program retains top national ranking in affordability survey
19+ hour, 54+ min ago (69+ words) Valdosta Daily Times VSU program retains top national ranking in affordability survey Published 2: 40 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Five-year-old girl bitten by rabid fox returns home SGMC Health now offering treatment for renal pelvis cancer Georgia Power just lowered its fuel rate....
Cats come up empty at GBCA Live Southeast Regional Camp
20+ hour, 56+ min ago (302+ words) Published 1: 13 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 EMERSON, Ga. " The Valdosta High boys basketball team competed, but went winless at the GBCA Live Southeast Regional Camp over the weekend. The Wildcats" best result of the weekend came in a 63-60 loss to Lovett last…...
Historic photo of the Week June 30
2+ day, 17+ min ago (108+ words) Valdosta Daily Times Published 10: 18 am Tuesday, June 30, 2026 On July 8, 1976, the Valdosta-Lowndes County Centennials Celebration Committee, Inc. buried a time capsule at the Historic Lowndes County Courthouse to honor Lowndes County's Sesquicentennial and the U. S. A.'s Bicentennial. The committee selected historical items…...
'Where the Locals Go' now available
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (122+ words) Where the Locals Go" now available Valdosta Daily Times Where the Locals Go" now available Published 7: 57 am Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Each year, four newspapers combine forces for a brochure about great things to do in South Georgia. Click the image above…...
Wild Adventures joins World's Largest Swim Lesson
3+ day, 18+ min ago (241+ words) Published 10: 17 am Monday, June 29, 2026 VALDOSTA " Wild Adventures Theme Park joined aquatic facilities around the globe June 25 in the World's Largest Swimming Lesson, a worldwide event aimed at teaching vital water safety skills to children and families." Presented locally by Blue…...
South Georgia LEADS opens applications for 2026-2027 Regional Leadership Initiative
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (244+ words) Published 11: 22 am Monday, June 29, 2026 VALDOSTA " South Georgia LEADS is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 class of its Regional Leadership Initiative (RLI), a premier leadership development program dedicated to cultivating informed, connected, and engaged leaders across South Georgia. Since its inception,…...
Valdosta police challenge firefighters to rib-eating contest
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (64+ words) Valdosta Daily Times Valdosta police challenge firefighters to rib-eating contest Published 10: 41 am Monday, June 29, 2026 South Georgia LEADS opens applications for 2026-2027 Regional Leadership Initiative One Blood declares emergency blood shortage of critical blood types Online job fair connects military skills with…...
Wiregrass Culinary Arts team wins People's Choice Award at Valdosta Food & Wine Classic
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (185+ words) Published 11: 58 am Friday, June 26, 2026 VALDOSTA " Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently announced that its Culinary Arts students and faculty received the People's Choice Award at the 9th Annual Valdosta Food & Wine Classic, held on April 23. The award recognized the Wiregrass team's outstanding…...