Lowndes County Fire Rescue and Animal Services are using National Pet Fire Safety Day to remind pet owners that emergency plans should include their animals.
The Episcopal Church of Saint John & Saint Mark will host its annual back-to-school teacher breakfast for all faculty and staff at Radium Springs Elementary.
The Dougherty County Health Department will host a back-to-school vaccine clinic Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the health department on South Slappey Boulevard.
The Georgia Department of Driver Services is urging residents to add an emergency contact to their driver’s license record, saying the update takes two minutes and costs nothing.
Inside the Americus city limits sits one of South Georgia’s longest-running gathering spots, where locals connect over food, music and southern hospitality.
Sumter County native and author Marcus A. Johnson joined Dialogue on Sunday, June 28, to discuss his tribute to the Valdosta State football team and his grandmother’s legacy.
Albany’s historic Ritz Cultural Center is one step closer to restoration, with federal authorization secured and final design plans submitted to commissioners.
Residents in Douglas are being asked not to be alarmed if they hear gunshots on Thursday, June 25, as a movie production will include simulated gunfire and police activity.
The webinar will focus on video games and children, highlighting potential online risks, warning signs and red flags parents should be aware of while monitoring their child’s gaming activity.
The Watermelon Festival is one of South Georgia’s most beloved summer traditions, and this year’s celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever!
The City of Valdosta Neighborhood Development team will host the annual Back to School Community Block Party on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Unity Park, located at 301 E. Central Avenue.
Mellow Mushroom Albany is partnering with DKMS to host the “Drive for Jennifer” stem cell donor registration event on Sunday, June 14, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
County officials say the meeting is open to the public, and community members are encouraged to attend and learn more about the proposal and other matters that may come before the board.
Officials acknowledge the change may create some inconvenience for families but say the transition is necessary to ensure lessons continue as scheduled and that all participants are properly enrolled.
The three-year contract is now in its second year. Commissioners approve renewing it for just over $8.4 million more than last year, because of a deferred payment from year one.
