A day-by-day listing of everything Valdosta Source published in October 2026, newest first. Every headline links to the full article.
October 22
- Whigham Nursing Home Cited for Repeated Severe Violations, Resident Death, and Sexual Abuse
- Nothing Bundt Cakes Opens Valdosta Location on Norman Drive
- Valdosta Wildcats' "Big Five" Offensive Line Earns State Recognition
- Undefeated Lowndes Vikings Face Road Challenge at Richmond Hill Friday Night
- South Georgialeads Opens Applications for 2027 Women's Leadership Program
- Valdosta-Area Residents Warned After Inmate Jury Duty Scam Sentences
- Lowndes County Data Center Vote Reflects National Shift as Tech Giants Promise More
- Valdosta Readies for Inaugural Lowndes Longest Table Community Event
- Valdosta Voters to Help Decide Key Georgia Utility Commission Races
- Georgia Voters to Consider Dedicated Funding for 911 System Upgrades
- Dangerous Weekend Winds and High Fire Risk Approach South Georgia
- Van Zandt County Deputy Killed, Canton Officer Injured During Warrant Service Shootout
October 21
- Wreaths Across America Exhibit to Honor Veterans, Educate Valdosta on Nov. 3
- Valdosta-Based Georgia Power Executive Joe Brownlee Promoted to Statewide Leadership Role
- 14 Arrested in Worth County ICE Road Checks; Sheriff Criticizes Social Media Warnings
- Officials Urge Driver Caution on Rural Roads as Harvest Season Continues
- Lowndes Deputy Injured in Valdosta Morning Crash on Gil Harbin Industrial Boulevard
- Lowndes County Resident Named Wiregrass Tech's 2027 EAGLE Student of the Year
- Generals Tackle Two Games in One Week Amid Playoff Push
- Children’s Imagination Station Launches Reduced-Price Access Program
- VSU Planetarium Offers Free Glimpse Into the Cosmos Friday, October 23
- Two Men Charged Following Deadly Mandan Crash That Killed Two Teens
- Quiet Pines Golf Course Hosts Special Olympics Georgia State Fall Games Golf Events
- Tiftarea Senior Claire Reeves Named Valdosta State Scholar Athlete of the Week
October 20
- Sunbelt Ag Expo Kicks Off in Moultrie, Names Top Farmer and Farm Dog
- Wiregrass College Recognizes Workforce Training Graduates From South Georgia Campuses
- Valdosta State University Establishes Georgia’s First King Sejong Institute
- Former Vidalia Police Sergeant Arrested by GBI for Alleged Misuse of License Plate Reader System
- Ray City Residents Arrested on Child Molestation, Cruelty Charges; Lowndes Sheriff Assisted
- VSU Bookstore Transforms to 'Spirit Shop,' Textbooks Now Online
- Local Restaurant Operators Bringing Vicious Biscuit to Valdosta
- Generals Face Playoff Push with Compressed Schedule After Hurricane Delay
- Lowndes High Off-Broadway Presents Tony-Winning 'Come From Away' Musical
- Georgia Banks Partner for 50th Annual Peanut Bank Week
- Elevated Fire Danger Persists Across South Georgia Amidst Dry, Sunny Weather
October 19
- Lowndes High Class of 2026 SAT Scores Outpace State, National Marks
- Valdosta Wildcats End Moultrie Losing Streak with High-Scoring Region Win
- Valdosta Prepares for Extensive Fall Celebrations Leading up to Halloween
- South Georgia Forecast: Chilly Starts Give Way to Warm, Sunny Afternoons Throughout the Week
- Valdosta High Student Joins State Advisory Council, Extends School's Legacy
- Federal Grant Brings $1.5 Million for Affordable Housing to Valdosta-Lowndes County
- Student Seriously Injured After Being Hit Near Lexington Bus Stop
- Valdosta Braces for Cold Mornings, Warming Afternoons This Week
October 18
- Albany Church Organizes Prayer Service at J. Lane Theater Following Shooting Incident
- Toddler Accesses Loaded Firearm at Virginia Daycare, State Report Alleges Negligence
- Valdosta Experiences Significant Drop in Temperatures, Ushering in Fall Weather
- Lowndes County Logs Dozens of Building Permits in Single Day
October 17
- Valdosta and Lowndes County Residents Urged to Step "Into the Arena" of Local Engagement
- Georgia Inmates Sentenced for Nationwide Jury Duty Scam
- Lowndes County Property Market Sees Active Day with Sales up to $1.1 Million
- Valdosta Man Faces Felony Charges in Juvenile Assault Case
- Brooks County, Berrien Face Off in Crucial Week 9 Regional Football Matchup
- Harvest Festival Kicks Off Five Days of Fun in Quitman Next Week
- TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier Featured on Wiregrass Tech's the Wirecast Podcast
- Lieutenant Governor Candidates Spar on Public Safety, Healthcare as Early Voting Continues
- Healthcare Expansion in Moultrie to Benefit South Georgia, Including Valdosta Residents
- Georgia Social Media Age Restrictions Cleared for Enforcement
- Fall Weather Arrives: Strong Cold Front Brings Gusty Winds and Cooler Temperatures to South Georgia This Weekend
October 16
- Turner Center Readies for 9th Annual Artoberfest This Saturday
- Wiregrass Tech Brings Free Techxpo and Community Fun to South Georgia Campuses
- Fall Weather Arrives This Weekend After Warm Friday in South Georgia
- Meigs City Manager, Attorney Resign Amid Hostile Work Environment Claims
- Lowndes County Data Center Moratorium Ends, Debate Over Regulations and Communication Intensifies
October 15
October 14
- VSU Blazers Men's Golf Tees Off in Florida Championship
- Valdosta Sorority Chapter Leads Successful March for Babies Event
- Middle South Georgia District Opens Education Grant Applications for Area Schools and Organizations
- Valdosta and South Georgia Brace for Weekend Temperature Plunge After Warm Week
- Moultrie Guild Provides Diabetes Support Boxes to Colquitt County Schools
- Freeman S. Rivers Sr. Urges Community to Participate in Mid-Term Elections
- Student Injured After Sedan Passes Stopped School Bus on NE Allworth Road
October 13
- Coffee County Firefighter Arrested on Child Sexual Battery Allegations
- Macon County Measles Case Confirmed, Georgia Total Reaches 22
- Seven Years On: Albany Family Seeks Answers for Missing Curtis 'Blue' Roberts
- New Technology Hub Opens for Valdosta Youth at Boys & Girls Clubs
- Valdosta Welcomes Nothing Bundt Cakes, Community Celebrations Planned
- Four Teens Arrested on Bemiss Road; One Charged with Handgun Possession
- Early Voting Open for Georgia's Midterm Elections: Key Dates and Voter Resources
- Georgia Christian Eighth Graders Connect with Civil War History at Andersonville
- Valdosta, South Georgia Prepare for Sunny, Warm Week Ahead
- Naylor Residents Plead Guilty to Meth Distribution in Valdosta, Face Life Prison Terms
- Local Governments Face Scrutiny Over License Plate Reader Contracts, Approvals Often Missing or Delayed
October 12
- Valdosta Man Charged After Dollar General Shooting; Shooter Faces No Charges
- Valdosta Navigates Cumulative Delays as Road Projects and Hurricane Impacts Persist
- Valdosta to Experience Near-Record Midweek Heat Before Weekend Cool-Down
- Toddler Son of Firefighter Dies After Parking Lot Accident in Gainesville
- Valdosta Anticipates Significant Weekend Chill Following Warm Work Week
- Riverview Police Chief Faces Extensive Allegations, Fired Investigating Detective
October 11
- Choosing a Financial Planner: Expert Offers Key Considerations for Valdosta Residents
- Valdosta's Place in Football History Spotlights Regional High School Seasons
- Valdosta Football Maintains Elite Status; Berkeley High Navigates Season Ups and Downs
- Enid Varsity Football Posts 2-1 Run Amidst 2026 Season Games
- Taylor High School Football Faces Consecutive Losses Following Four-Game Winning Streak
- Portland High School Football Closes Season with Strong Recent Record
- Valdosta, Ray City Churches Announce Fall Community Events
- Woods, Weidinger Lead Lowndes to Dominant Region 1-7a Opening Win
- Lowndes County Sees Extensive Building and Renovation Activity on October 10
- Power Outages Reported Across South Georgia and Big Bend Following Hurricane Isaias
October 10
October 9
October 8
- Kemp Suspends Dyed Diesel Penalties, Extends Gas Tax Break
- Dasher Generals Eye Second Consecutive Win Against Fullington Academy
- Blazers Soccer Holds No. 15 Lee University to Scoreless Draw
- U.s. Small Business Administrator Tours Valdosta's Blue Ops, Highlights Strategic Military Role
- Valdosta Student Honored by National Scholars Society; Local Residents Earn Academic Distinctions
- Valwood Honors Former Football Star Justin Hobdy, Announces New No. 10 Recipient
- Valdosta Main Street Unveils 2026 Christmas Parade Details, Registration Now Open
- Lowndes County School Board Earns Highest State Governance Award
October 7
- VSU Blazers Leave GSC for Peach Belt, Football Faces Independent Path
- Undefeated Lowndes Vikings Kick Off Region Play Against Camden County Wildcats
- Lowndes County Fire Rescue Urges Valdosta Residents to Charge Devices Safely
- Valdosta's Turner Center Nominated for Statewide Arts Award, Community Asked to Vote
- Valwood School Names Chelsy Beninate as Next Head of School
October 6
- Southwest Georgia District: an Agricultural Hub's Enduring Political Complexity
- Valdosta-Lowndes Celebrates Manufacturing with Steeda Tour
- Lake Park's Grassy Pond Prepares for Enhanced Haunted Trail Return
- Valdosta Marks 1938 Silver Anniversary of Georgia State Womans College
- Georgia Class of 2026 SAT Scores Rise Amid Increased Participation
- Valdosta-Connected ACE Helps Graduate First Veteran, Military Spouse Business Accelerator Class
- Valdosta Pastor Releases New Book on Healing From Past Wounds
- Georgia Fuel Tax Suspension Offers Temporary Relief at the Pump
- Valdosta Author Christine S. Davis Publishes Children's Book Inspired by Backyard Friendship
- Red Cross Urges Valdosta Residents to Prioritize Home Fire Safety During Prevention Week
- Fin & Feathers Valdosta Marks Transformative Relaunch in Valdosta Mall
- Foster Children's Autism Therapy Payments Cut by 30% Statewide
- Louisiana Arrest Made in Valdosta Child Abuse Investigation
- Bystander Shoots Man During Violent Dollar General Assault; Attacker Charged, Shooter Uncharged
October 5
- Dasher's Georgia Christian School Awarded $5,000 for Football Program
- Lowndes Superintendent Sandra Wilcher Selected for State Executive Leadership Program
- Wawa Foundation Awards Grant to Valdosta-Based Second Harvest of South Georgia
- Valdosta's Lowndes Vikings Shutout Winter Haven 44-0, Stay Undefeated
- No. 18 Blazers Shut Out Erskine 56-0, Return to Win Column
- Valwood Valiants Shut Out Brookwood 52-0 in Hahira Downpour
October 4
October 3
- Cook's Pest Control Named Among Time's Top Private Companies
- No. 18 Blazers Return Home Today After Tough Loss at UNC Pembroke
- Extended Wild Oyster Harvest Closure Due to Warm Georgia Coastal Waters
- Ballot Shuffling Proposal Fails at State Election Board Amid Feasibility and Cost Concerns
- Most Georgians Report Struggling with Basic Living Costs, Study Finds
- Georgia Election Board Requests Federal Intervention for Voting System Updates
- Georgia Voter Privacy Upheld in Federal Court, State Board Rejects Emergency Ballot Rule
October 2
- Cordele Father and Son Sentenced in Federal Prison Drug Conspiracy
- Pine Grove Middle School Teacher Kiefhaber Earns Georgia's Accomplished Teacher Designation
- Fairway Tavern Recognized as Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber's Leading Business of the Week
- Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber President Christie Moore Stepping Down Oct. 30
- New Books Offer Local Insights Into Ancient Rome's Power Shift and Greek Translation
October 1
- Lowndes County Animal Shelter Details Pet Adoption Services
- Georgia Regents Appoint Former Southern Company Leader Thomas Fanning as Next Chancellor
- Man Charged with Aggravated Battery, Kidnapping Following Valdosta Incident
- Valdosta Theatre Guild Stages Dungeons & Dragons Dramedy This Week
- Lowndes County Marks National Manufacturing Week Amid Job Growth and Investment
- Valdosta Councilman Nicholas Harden Honored for Leadership in Hurricane Relief Efforts
- Valwood to Host No. 8 Brookwood Friday in Battle of 5-1 Powerhouses
- Lowndes High Teacher Alishia Gaston Stack Named National Civics Award Finalist
- Valdosta Wildcats Blaze to 5-0 Start, Setting New School Scoring Records
- Flu Vaccinations Available Now at Local Health Departments
- Georgia Voters to Decide on Nonpartisan Probate Judge Elections This November