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 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.
The partnership ensures that future Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia’s Teen winners will be awarded full, four-year tuition scholarships to attend Albany State.
WALB previously reported that the Lee County Board of Commissioners issued a letter to residents, claiming a mathematical error in the 2025 millage rate calculation went undetected.
One incumbent school board member was unseated while another will head to a June runoff election, an incumbent county commissioner was defeated, and the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) was voted down.
Social media posts are sparking concern and questions across Atkinson County after discussion surrounding the possible closure of Willacoochee Elementary School.
Allyson Speight has served 27 years with the Coffee County School System. She currently serves as the district’s director of assessment and accountability.
A Douglas fire truck ended up in an unexpected situation during a career day event at Satilla Elementary School, turning the moment into an impromptu lesson in teamwork and emergency response for students.
A group of South Georgia parents have not sat down since their school district voted to close one of Georgia’s only 10 early college academies. A parent-led survey found three major concerns with Valdosta Early College Academy closing.
Valdosta State University officials reviewed post-ceremony celebrations, following a viral video from undergraduate commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13.
On National Teacher’s Day, part of Teacher Appreciation Week, Griffin said she hopes people take time to recognize educators for their patience, dedication and the lasting impact they have on the next generation.
Community Action of Georgia is trying to raise 25-thousand dollars by June 8, when their “Together We Learn” summer enrichment program is set to open its doors.
Spring Creek Charter Academy (SCCA) broke ground on a permanent facility Monday, April 27, after operating out of modular buildings for the last seven years.
The City Commission voted to move forward with the Albany Summer Collective 2026, partnering with United Way of Southwest Georgia to expand enrollment at existing non-profit summer programs.
The survey awarded ABAC an “A” rating and a number one ranking for best Georgia dorms for 2026. The organization considered student feedback, safety information, affordability and the overall on-campus living experience.
The event brought together teams from Dougherty, Tift, Grady and Calhoun County, giving students a chance to compete in challenges ranging from coding to spelling and hands-on engineering activities.
A Georgia Southern aerospace expert explains why NASA’s successful Artemis II splashdown is a major step toward building a sustainable return to the moon and eventually pushing on to Mars.
