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Alive City Church Will Gather at 313 Pine Ave. on October 18, One Week After Gunfire During Albany State University’s Homecoming Weekend Injured One Person.
Burton Fletcher Encourages Local Citizens to Embrace Active Participation and Courage in Community Life Over Sideline Criticism.
The Event Presented by a Community A-Fair Will Bring Carnival Rides, Games, and Food to 1600 S. Court Street From October 21-25.
The Community Festival Will Offer Free Admission to Campus Facilities, Artist Vendors, Live Music, and Family Activities on October 24.
The Kappa Psi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Partnering with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Raised Over $1,300 for Families and Babies in Need During Its Inaugural Campus Event.
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Prepares for Its 58th Anniversary Celebration, and St. Anthony of Padua in Ray City Gears up for Its Annual Christmas Festival.
Valdosta's Historic Crescent Invites the Public to a Unique Autumnal Display Evoking the Early 1900s.
The 'Polar Express' Themed Parade Will Feature Adjusted Entry Fees, Incentives for Previous Participants, and a Call for Classic Cars.
The Annual Halloween Attraction at Grassy Pond Recreation Area Promises More Scares and New Features for October 30-31, Marking the Park's Full Return to Operations.
Bishop Henry R. Williams, Senior Pastor of Word of Oasis Church, Explores How Past Experiences Affect Identity and Relationships in His New Book, 'Mishandled.'
Former Longtime Resident Christine S. Davis Shares "the Frog and the Dog," a Rhyming Tale Born From a Real-Life Encounter Between Two Unlikely Playmates.
The $10,000 Grant Supports Local Hunger Relief Efforts as Part of the Company's "Fly Beyond" Program.
The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts Will Host Three Musical Tribute Shows at the Valdosta High Performing Arts Center in Early 2027.
The Valdosta-Based Shelter on Gil Harbin Boulevard Provides a Comprehensive Look at Adoption Fees, Operating Hours, and Included Veterinary Care for Dogs and Cats.
The Dosta Playhouse Will Host “she Kills Monsters,” a Production Blending Fantasy Gaming with a Story of Discovery, Opening October 1.
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.
The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts on N. Patterson Street Will Host a Free Public Reception to Introduce Works by Alex Berdysheff, Flavia Lovatelli, and John E. Bayides.
Residents Can Visit the Lowndes County Animal Shelter on Gil Harbin Boulevard to Adopt Dogs and Cats, Which Come Prepared with Extensive Health and Identification Services.
The Event, Featuring Nationally Recognized Speaker Beverly E. Smith, Will Celebrate High School, Collegiate, and Community Women Leaders on November 7 at Valdosta State University.
The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts Is Conducting a Community and Patron Survey to Inform Its 2027–2032 Strategic Plan and Guide Programming Decisions.
The New Medrover Will Bring Health Screenings and Education Directly to Residents Across Southwest Georgia, Addressing Critical Access Barriers.
Lowndes County Resident Aaron Bell Helped Lead a Man to Christianity During a Georgia Baptist-Supported Trip, with the New Convert Now Sharing His Faith in Norway.
The Recent Re:vision Valdosta Event at the Women’s Building Fostered Discussions Among Residents and Young Professionals About Local Growth and Improvement.
The Heirs' Property Law Clinic at Georgia State University Will Offer Free Legal Services to Families Navigating Complex Land Ownership Issues, Aiming to Secure Generational Wealth and Prevent Involuntary Displacement Across the Region.
