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University System of Ga. chancellor announces retirement
After 36 years in public service, University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley announced plans Tuesday to retire on July 1.
SRTC Foundation awards $50K in scholarships
For the 20021 spring semester, the Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) Foundation has awarded scholarships to 53 students totaling $50,000.
Eggs Up Grill cracks its 500,000th egg
Eggs Up Grill cracked its 500,000th egg on Friday.
Hahira students meet U.S. Space Force commander
The fifth graders met Lt. Gen. David Thompson, the vice commander of the newly created United States Space Force.
Valdosta police captain retires after 42 years
The Valdosta Police Department (VPD) is recognizing one of its own, Captain Donald Baldwin.
South Ga. school receives donation of equipment worth thousands
A generous donation is helping save a South Georgia school thousands of dollars.
Phoebe names latest DAISY Award recipient
The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skills and compassionate care given by nurses every day.
APD’s ‘Operation Blue Santa’ kicks off second day
The annual program began this year at the Walmart in East Albany.
Colquitt Co. Sheriff’s Office gives out donations made to ‘Jingle Ball’ drive
Law enforcement officers, along with student athletes, were out in the community delivering balls to children for Christmas.
Pine Grove Middle School gives back this holiday season
Administrators, teachers, staff, students and parents of Pine Grove Middle School came together to provide Christmas to 11 families in need.
Thomas Co. NAACP, Black Voters Matter host toy drive
The NAACP and Black Voters Matter partnered to host a toy drive today in Thomasville.
Department of Community Supervision collects over $1,200 in donation drive
They collected over $1,200 in toiletries and cleaning supplies to donate to the Hahira Boys Ranch.
Beverage company donates 180K meals to Feeding the Valley
Molson Coors Beverage Company donated a total of 180,000 meals to Feeding the Valley Food Bank.
‘He’s always just been that father figure for me’: Hudgins retires from DOCO Commission after 28 years
Commissioner Lamar Hudgins represented district one.
Georgia Cotton Commission donates socks to area shelters
Cotton farmers donated some home-grown gifts to South Georgia shelters this week.
Hospice of South Ga. awarded $20K grant
The Price-Campbell Foundation provides grants to programs that make a positive difference in the community.
DCSS teacher honored for acts of kindness
On Tuesday, the school district and Sonny’s Barbecue gave Elizabeth Faircloth their “Random Acts of BBQ” award.
SRTC students honored with drive-thru pinning ceremony
Nine students were recognized at the drive-in pinning ceremony and received pins to mark the completion of their program requirements.
SGTC sees large turnout for ‘Light Up Your Future’ drive-thru event
Over 300 cars and nearly 1,200 people took part in the event.
Ocilla church donates to Tift Regional Foundation for breast cancer procedures
The funds will be used to assist area breast cancer patients with mammograms, biopsies and medication that are not covered by health insurance or other programs.
