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Veteran Business Partners Doug Puryear and Brian Smith, Known for Their Surcheros Locations, Are Set to Open a New Breakfast and Brunch Restaurant on Inner Perimeter Road in Spring 2027.

Over 90 Permits for Construction, Demolition, and Various Property Improvements Were Issued Across Valdosta and Lowndes County on October 17, Impacting Residential and Commercial Sites.

Numerous Properties Changed Hands Across Valdosta and Lowndes County on October 17, 2026, Including Several Multi-Million Dollar Transfers and Multiple Sales Facilitated by the Tax Commissioner.

Georgia’s Race for Lieutenant Governor Heats up with Sen. Josh Mclaurin and Sen. Greg Dolezal Exchanging Criticisms on Policy and Political Ties as Residents Cast Early Ballots.

Colquitt Regional Health System's New Medical Tower Will Increase Bed Capacity, Add Physicians, and Create Nearly 500 Jobs, with an Expected Completion in May 2028.

The Wired Up! Event Offers Hands-On Education, Career Exploration, Entertainment, and a Giant Musical Chairs Contest in Valdosta, Douglas, and Fitzgerald.

Fortify Pizza & Burger Bar in Valdosta Received a 100 on Its Food Service Inspection Wednesday, Oct. 7, While Eggs up Grill in Albany Scored an 83.

Local Educators and Agricultural Groups in a Nine-County Region, Including Brooks and Thomas Counties, Can Apply for up to $1,000 for Environmental and Agricultural Education Projects.

With Election Day Approaching, Freeman S. Rivers Sr. Calls on All Registered Voters to Cast Their Ballots, Highlighting the Potential for Change Through Collective Participation.

An Unvaccinated Macon County Resident Is Isolating at Home After a Measles Diagnosis, Prompting a Public Health Investigation as the State's Case Count for the Year Grows.

An At&t Connected Learning Center in Valdosta Provides High-Speed Internet, Computers, and STEM Programs to Address Digital Access Challenges for Over 1,000 Local Children.

Residents of Valdosta, Lowndes County, and South Georgia Can Cast Early Ballots for the Governor's and U.s. Senate Races, with Online Resources Available for Registration and Polling Place Information.

Forecasters Predict an Extended Period of Warm, Sunny Days Will Transition Into the Coolest Temperatures Experienced in the South Georgia Region Since May.

Seventy-Five Permits Were Issued for a Wide Range of Projects Across Valdosta and Lowndes County, Spanning New Construction, Renovations, and Essential Infrastructure Upgrades for Both Residential and Commercial Properties.

The New College Level Examination Program (Clep) Testing Option Provides a Potentially Faster and More Affordable Pathway to Earning College Credit for Local Students, Community Members, and Military Personnel.

Students From Valdosta and Ray City Recognized for Outstanding Achievement at National and University Levels for Summer 2026.

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts Has Received a Best of Georgia Award Nomination From the Georgia Business Journal, and Public Support Is Invited Through Online Voting.

Lowndes County and Valdosta Officials Marked National Manufacturing Week on October 1, Emphasizing the Industry's Local Economic Contributions During a Visit to the Ford Manufacturer.

Governor Brian Kemp Has Temporarily Halted the State's Motor Fuel Tax, Effective Tuesday Through Late October, in Response to Rising Gas Prices Impacting Valdosta and South Georgia Drivers.

Georgia's Medicaid Contractor, Amerigroup, Has Reduced Reimbursement Rates for Critical Applied Behavior Analysis (Aba) Therapy for Foster Children, Raising Concerns About Access to Care and Provider Sustainability Across the State.

The Local School Was Selected as One of 1,000 Nationwide to Receive Funds Aimed at Strengthening High School Football Programs Through the T-Mobile Friday Night 5g Lights Sweepstakes.

A Measure to Manually 'Shuffle' Ballots Before Scanning, Aimed at Enhancing Voter Secrecy, Did Not Find Support From the State Election Board, Drawing Concerns Over Implementation, Cost, and Potential Voter Distrust.

Up to 70% of Residents Face Difficulty Affording Necessities Like Food, Housing, Healthcare, or Childcare, According to New Data From the Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality.

The State Election Board Has Voted to Ask the U.s. Department of Justice and Homeland Security to Step in and Ensure Updates to Georgia's Voting Machines Before Early Voting for Midterms Begins on October 13.

A Federal Judge Blocked a Federal Attempt to Access Detailed Voter Information, While the State Election Board Declined a Proposed Emergency Rule to Alter Ballot Scanning Procedures Weeks Before Elections.