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A huge truck load of peanut butter is headed to Oklahoma tornado victims. Friday afternoon, 31,680 jars of it were loaded onto a truck at Lineage Logistics in Albany. The 22 pallets of peanut butterMore >>
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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.
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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
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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 >>
VALDOSTA, GA (WALB) -
Valdosta State University will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Thursday night.
VSU's Office of Social Equity will hold a celebration at 7 p.m. in the University Center Magnolia Room.
It will include poetry readings, dancing, and a keynote speech by South Carolina Representative, Bakari Sellers.
He's the son of civil rights leader Cleveland Sellers.
"There are so many people right here in this community that carry on the work of Dr. King. It's a wonderful way for everyone to get together and collaborate, commiserate, and re-charge," said Dr. Maggie Viverette, Dir. of Office of Social Equity.
There will also be an MLK march and candlelight vigil on campus next Wednesday starting at 5:30 p.m.
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