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💨 The Gist: Valdosta faces a morning of recovery following a severe overnight storm, prompting school closures and a citywide effort to restore disrupted services.

Valdosta Grapples with Aftermath of Severe Overnight Storm

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2024March 27, 2024

🤝 The Gist: Valdosta city officials and community leaders gathered last week to celebrate and support the establishment of Second Harvest of South Georgia's new headquarters, marking a significant stride in the battle against community hunger.

Second Harvest Opens New Headquarters in Valdosta

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

Lighted Candles in Close-up Photography

Valdosta’s New Initiative Empowers Teens to Combat Youth Violence

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024

📍 The Gist: "Austin's Law," Senate Bill 465, emerges as a critical legislative response in Georgia, aiming to mitigate drug-related fatalities. The bill is poignantly named in memory of Austin Walters, a native of Albany who later became a beloved figure in Valdosta.

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Georgia’s Fight Against Fentanyl: Austin’s Law Could Mark a New Chapter

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024

waters, nature, tree

Drowning in Valdosta: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 19, 2024February 19, 2024

🛒 The Gist: The Valdosta Fire Department has announced the "Shop with a Firefighter" event slated for December 6, aiming to spread holiday cheer among children affected by house fires.

Valdosta Firefighters To Host ‘Shop With a Firefighter’ Event for Local Youth

by Thom ChandlerNovember 6, 2023November 6, 2023

ATLANTA – Walmart will build a food processing facility in Valdosta, a $350 million investment expected to create almost 400 jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday. The Valdosta dairy plant will provide milk to more than 750 Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs in South Georgia. “We’re excited that Walmart will soon tap into Georgia’s No.-1

Walmart Will Build a Dairy Plant in Valdosta

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2023October 11, 2023

The Gist: In an effort to honor and remember veterans, the city of Valdosta will be hosting the Fall Veterans Day Headstone Cleaning event at Sunset Hill Cemetery.

Valdosta Honors Military Service with Veterans Day Headstone Cleaning Event

by Thom ChandlerOctober 3, 2023December 20, 2023

VALDOSTA — In Georgia’s hurricane zone, the long Labor Day weekend has been no walk in the park for Disaster Relief crews who are volunteering their time to help storm victims.

Labor Day Weekend No Picnic for Hurricane Relief Workers

by Roger AlfordSeptember 4, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Hurricane Idalia slammed into Valdosta, which was designated as a "Tree City, USA," this morning and is trailing a path of destruction as it moves northward. Thousands of Georgia Power crews are stationed and ready to tackle the outages.

More than 130,000 Georgia residents are without power after Hurricane Idalia hit Georgia

by Thom ChandlerAugust 30, 2023August 30, 2023

A 21-year-old Valdosta missing persons case has taken on new life as the search for answers in the disappearance of a mother and son becomes the focal point for the FBI and local agencies. The mystery surrounding Paula Wade and her son Brandon continues to captivate the community, drawing attention to the case's details that remain hidden in shadows.

The Case That Haunts Valdosta: New Push to Uncover the Truth Behind Paula and Brandon Wade’s Disappearance

by Thom ChandlerAugust 25, 2023October 10, 2023

Massillon ended the game on a 28-3 run after trailing 14-0

High School Football: Massillon opens up season with win over Valdosta

by Ryan Isley, SBLive SportsAugust 19, 2023August 19, 2023