Valdosta Source — Local News

The Dosta Playhouse Will Host “she Kills Monsters,” a Production Blending Fantasy Gaming with a Story of Discovery, Opening October 1.

Observed October 2-9, National Manufacturing Week Celebrates the More Than 5,000 Employees Who Power a Key Economic Sector That Continues to Expand Locally and Across Georgia.

Georgia Senate Resolution 576 Recognizes Councilman Harden's Critical Support for Residents After Hurricanes Idalia and Helene.

Two 5-1 Teams, Each with Winning Streaks, Are Set to Face Off at Goddard Field, with Their Contrasting Offensive Strategies Defining the Key Matchup.

Gaston Stack, a 25-Year Educator in Valdosta, Is Recognized by the Bill of Rights Institute for Her Dedication to Civic Learning.

The Valdosta High Football Team Has Established a New School Record for Consecutive Games Scoring Over 50 Points, Showcasing a High-Powered Offense and Formidable Defense as Region Play Approaches.

The Georgia Department of Public Health's South Health District Encourages Residents to Get Vaccinated Ahead of the 2026 Flu Season, Offering Traditional and High-Dose Options in Valdosta and Hahira.

A Statewide Ballot Question Seeks to Make All Probate Judge Races Nonpartisan, Impacting How Residents Navigate Wills, Estates, and Conservatorships.

The No. 6 Vikings Will Take on Their Second Florida Team of the Season at Martin Stadium This Friday, Also Observing Breast Cancer Awareness Night and Middle School Night.

The Achievement Marks Significant Growth in College-Level Coursework and State Honors for the Lowndes County School, According to Administrators.

State Authorities Have Launched an Inquiry Into the Lowndes County Sheriff's Department After an Officer Allegedly Shot and Killed 39-Year-Old Denesha Miller, a Mother of Five, on Tuesday Evening.

Community Partners in Education Recognizes Local Practice for Ten Years of Service and Leadership to Area Students and Schools.

The Kappa Psi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Is Collecting Donations Through December 31 for Its Operation Big Bookbag Initiative, Aiming to Help Students Refresh Their Academic Supplies for the New Year.

First Commerce Credit Union and the SGMC Foundation Have Launched the 2026 #flamingochallenge This October to Raise Funds for the Pearlman Cancer Center at SGMC Health.

Officers Found a 15-Year-Old Boy Sunday After a Social Media Video Showed Him with a Handgun, Leading to Misdemeanor Charges for the Juvenile.

Governor Brian Kemp Ordered a Third Fuel Tax Suspension This Year, Aiming to Ease the Financial Burden on Valdosta Residents, Commuters, and Local Businesses Facing Rising Gas and Diesel Costs Through October 29.

Republican Rick Jackson and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms Outline Competing Strategies to Support Farmers, with Campaigns Clashing Over Policy Specifics and Federal Ties.

Blazers Battled Back Twice, with Goals From Sarah Hudson and Bianca Martinez, but Ultimately Fell Short 3-2 in Jackson, Tennessee.

The Statewide On-Time Graduation Rate Continued Its Upward Trend for the Last School Year, According to the Georgia Department of Education.

The U.s. Supreme Court Has Upheld Mail-In Voting for Georgia's Upcoming Midterms, but State and Local Officials Emphasize Strict Deadlines and Procedures for Absentee Ballots.

Stanton Beverly and Bryce Carter Were Honored as the Valwood Valiants Marked Their Annual Festivities in Hahira.

Board Member Josh Waters Met with Five Crime Victims This Week, Incorporating Their Experiences Into the Parole Review Process for Offenders.

Detective Heather Turner of the Valdosta Police Department Received the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police Outstanding Police Officer of the Year Award for Her Exceptional Work in High-Stakes Cases and Unwavering Support for Those She Serves.

Governor Brian Kemp Issued an Executive Order Monday, Pausing Georgia’s Motor Fuel Tax Until October 29 Amidst Surging Gas Prices.

The Local In-Home Care Provider, Serving South Georgia Since 2005, Was Recognized by the Chamber of Commerce for Its Dedication to Seniors and Community Involvement.