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Annual WIC Farmers Markets Return
VALDOSTA –Warm weather means it’s time to enjoy delicious South Georgia fruits and vegetables. To ensure everyone has access to fresh and local produce, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is excited to offer their annual farmers markets in 2024.
Lakeland Police Department Reports ending May 20, 2024
May 15, 1917 hours. Lakeland Police Department was dispatched to West Thigpen in reference to damage to a vehicle. Offender’s name: not listed. Incident type: not listed. Officer: Dallas Harmon. Property type: not listed. May 17, 1009 hours. Lakeland City Police Units were dispatched to West Main Street in...
Blazers win third men’s tennis national championship
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fl. (WALB) - The Valdosta State Blazers men’s tennis program can once again call themselves national champions. Senior Christian Wedel rallied in the third and final set to seal the deal for the Blazers. Wedel won five of the last six points finishing his match 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. The Blazers jumped out to an early lead dominating doubles. Jan Skerbatis and junior Boruch Skierkier won 6-2 at the third position over Makary Adamek and Jacopo Denitto. Shortly after the duo of juniors Takeshi Taco and Xaveam Van Wijk defeated Ilian Borlee and Baptiste Mercier 6-2 for the team point. VSU also won the doubles point in the match on Feb. 16, 2024, as Flagler came back in singles winning four of the six matches for a 4-3 victory.
VPD Attempt Life-Saving Measure in Teen Homicide Investigation: HELP REQUESTED
LOWNDES COUNTY, Georgia – Valdosta Police Department (VPD) Officers responding to a call for help locate an unresponsive 15-year-old male lying alone in a parking lot on Saturday, May 18. The police were summoned close to midnight by a citizen calling E911 to report a shooting. The discovery was made at a Scott Park parking lot in the 1100 block of Old Statenville Road. Officers attempted life-saving measures until Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived. The juvenile was pronounced deceased on the scene.
Blazers Tennis bring home national championship
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Well they don’t call it Titletown for nothing. Another national title has made it’s way back to Valdosta as the Valdosta State men’s tennis team won their third national title in school history. “This is absolutely wonderful. We didn’t expect anybody to tell...
Valdosta natives recognized for academic achievements by GSW
VALDOSTA – Georgia Southwestern State University recognizes Valdosta natives for achieving academic excellence during the Spring 2024. Andrew Kirt, a resident of Valdosta, GA, made the Spring 2024 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University and was among 730 students recognized for scholastic achievement. To be eligible for...
VHS to host Class of 2024 graduation ceremony
VALDOSTA – Valdosta High School will host the Class of 2024 commencement ceremony on Cleveland Field in Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. Valdosta High School will host their commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024 on Friday, May 24, 2024 at 8:00 pm on Cleveland Field in historic Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. Graduating seniors have been given 20 tickets each for their friends and family. Everyone attending graduation must have a ticket to enter the stadium. There are no extra tickets available at VHS or at the Board of Education. Employees of Valdosta City Schools are welcome to attend and must present their VCS ID for entry.
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