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SGMC Health Welcomes Pediatric Hospitalist Dr. Jennifer Carbone
SGMC Health is pleased to welcome Pediatrician Jennifer Carbone, MD, to the health system. Dr. Carbone is a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics and brings a wealth of experience and expertise in pediatric care, specializing in providing compassionate and comprehensive healthcare to children in the hospital setting.
Thomasville community rallies behind resident with late-stage cancer
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - Neighbors in Thomas County are coming together for one of their own who’s fighting late-stage lung cancer. 60-year-old Susan Holland is known in Thomasville for her karaoke business and for her huge heart. The community of Thomasville is coming together to support a person who...
Shady Grove Baptist Church to host Mother’s Day program
HAHIRA – Shady Grove Baptist Church will host a special Mother’s Day program featuring special guest speaker Dr. Beverley Richardson-Blake. Shady Grove Baptist Church will be hosting a special Mother’s Day program located at 489 Shady Grove Road, Hahira, GA 31632 on Sunday May 12th at 10 a.m. The special guest speaker will be Dr. Beverley Richardson-Blake of Valdosta, GA. Her topic will be Women of God making a Difference in a Troubled World. Everyone is welcome.
VSU honors retired faculty, staff
VALDOSTA – Valdosta State University honors faculty and staff members at its annual Retiree Recognition Ceremony and Celebration. Valdosta State University recently hosted its annual Retiree Recognition Ceremony and Celebration in honor of the 37 talented and hard-working faculty and staff members who have already retired or will retire by the end of the 2023-2024 academic year.
City of Valdosta Drinking Water Quality and Monitoring
On April 11th, 2024, South Georgia and North Florida experienced an extreme weather event, which included excessive rain and flooding throughout the region. The city of Valdosta, along with other entities, reported several Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs). Following this event, the city has received inquiries regarding concerns about water safety and quality for drinking purposes. We want to assure the public that their health and safety remain our number one priority.
Valdosta man arrested on 9 warrants, other charges after brief police pursuit
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A Valdosta man is now in jail after being arrested and charged in connection to a police chase and warrants from earlier in 2024. Around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, a detective saw Jerod Edwards, 29, a suspect wanted on nine warrants connected to a domestic violence incident, driving on the 2400 block of North Ashley Street, according to a police release.
VPD hold Open Testing hiring event in May
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Police Department invites anyone looking for a career in Law Enforcement to the Open Testing hiring event. We invite you to our Open Testing hiring event on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9AM, at the Valdosta Police Dept. (500 N Toombs St.). This test is the initial stage of the hiring process, and it could lead to a fantastic career in Law Enforcement at one of the finest Law Enforcement Agencies in the nation.
Colquitt County High School student accepted into Destination Dawgs program
MOULTRIE, Ga. – One spectacular student of Colquitt County High School has been accepted into the Destination Dawgs program. Yana Wilson has been accepted into a unique program at the University of Georgia, designed to empower students with intellectual disabilities by equipping them with skills for self-determination, independence, and career advancement.
City of Valdosta to host events for Georgia Cities Week
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The city of Valdosta has announced its participation in “Georgia Cities Week,” which lasts from April 21-27. The goal of the celebration is to recognize and honor the “invaluable contributions of cities across the state,” the city said in a release. The...
All Roads Lead to Detroit: Lowndes alum, Michael Barrett, shares journey from Titletown to a national championship
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WCTV) - Valdosta native, Michael Barrett is the definition of a champion. He took the University of Michigan’s icon saying, “Those who stay will be champions,” for the 2023 season when he helped the Wolverines to an undefeated 15-0 season that was capped off with their first national championship since 1997.
Valdosta standout and former FSU tight end holds third annual youth football camp
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - ”Jaheim Bell has had dreams of playing in the NFL since he was a child. After a successful collegiate career he’s days away from hopefully hearing his name called in the 2024 NFL Draft. Before he turns his focus to the Draft it was important for him to come home and give back to the community that poured so much into him in his third annual youth football camp.
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