Friday, May 24 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:36:19 GMT
Summer at Wild Adventures in Valdosta kicks off this weekend. The park has a lot planned for the celebration, including free admission for military and first responders. Starting this weekend WildMore >>
The park has a lot planned for the celebration, including free admission for military and first responders.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:30:04 GMT
A Valdosta High School senior drove off from school today with a brand new car. An academic program, geared at keeping high schoolers on track, put the 18-year-old in the drawing. And Friday morning onlyMore >>
An academic program, geared at keeping high schoolers on track, put the 18-year-old in the drawing. And Friday morning only his key unlocked the car.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:13:22 GMT
New 3D technology is allowing south Georgia patients to take a glimpse into their own surgical future. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Courtney Houston of Thomasville recently purchased a Vectra 3D Imager. TheMore >>
Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Courtney Houston of Thomasville recently purchased a Vectra 3D Imager.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:06:03 GMT
A South Georgia grower can never really relax, because the next weather, disease, or pest issue is always right around the corner. This week the insect thrip has become quite active on South Georgia cottonMore >>
A South Georgia grower can never really relax, because the next weather, disease, or pest issue is always right around the corner. This week the insect thrip has become quite active on South Georgia cotton and peanuts.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:50:55 GMT
If you are in the market for a new home, Tifton has one you won't find anywhere else. After years of careful planning and construction, Tifton's Green House is now on the market. And ironically, theMore >>
If you are in the market for a new home, Tifton has one you won't find anywhere else. And ironically, the house of the future is nestled in between two homes in Tifton's historic district, and it's designed to fit right in.More >>
February 3, 2006
Valdosta - A new study by the Georgia Department of Human Resources shows that one in four third graders is obese.
The study found that 43 percent of third graders in Georgia are obese, with girls and African-American children having the highest risk of being overweight.
The Lowndes County Partnership for Health has formed a Childhood Obesity Task Force to help reduce the statistics in their area. "They're hoping to get together with youth organizations within the community to boost some different activities and get kids out of the house, away from the television and video games, and out being active," said Jennifer Steedley.
The task force is working with pediatricians and school nutritionists in Lowndes County to create healthier school menus and snack options for students.
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