Fort Valley News

In Fort Valley, voters are choosing the city's next mayor. Incumbent John Stumbo is seeking a fourth term in office while Randy King wants a shot at the city's top spot.

Central Georgia voters today will elect mayors, city council members, a state representative and decide on sales-tax questions.

Peach County's board of elections did not act on challenges by two Fort Valley utility commission candidates against more than 50 voters.

AT&T* today announced the availability of its 3G mobile broadband network in more cities across Georgia including Augusta, North Augusta and Aiken , Statesboro, Macon, Warner Robins, Perry, Fort Valley and Valdosta.

If you think you'll have trouble paying home heating bills this winter, you can ask for help starting Monday.

For the first time in nearly 16 years, Warner Robins will have a new leader. In Tuesday's election, City Councilman Clifford Holmes Jr., along with political newcomers Chuck Shaheen and Chuck Chalk, now aim to build on the successes of Mayor Donald Walker, who died Sept.

In an emergency, every second counts, and for some in Peach County, emergency crews could soon be on the scene minutes quicker.

Lane Southern Orchards in Fort Valley is in the midst of holding a corn maze through the month of October.

FORT VALLEY A candidate for mayor in Fort Valley has claimed the local cable company is unfairly allowing his opponent, Mayor John Stumbo, to campaign on air.

A man walked away from the accident after his tractor was hit by a train going about 50 mph.

A noisy bar has Fort Valley looking to tighten its noise regulations. Fort Valley police chief John Anderson says a bar called "The Swamp" has received many complaints from people living across the street since it opened two months ago.

This weekend brides-to-be gathered Fort Valley to do some one-stop shopping. The Fort Valley Arts Alliance sponsored a bridal show at the Austin Theater.

Even with the news that Fort Valley officials fought hard to keep its budget nearly level this year, Mayor John Stumbo said the city still is facing years of financial struggle.

The city's budget for the 2009 fiscal year was just slightly more than the city's revenues, officials said at Thursday's Fort Valley City Council meeting.

The Cooperative Developmental Energy Program at Fort Valley State University, which prepares students for careers in energy fields, recently received a $564,000 grant from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Orders will be taken through Friday. Chicken, squash, broccoli and sweet potato casseroles for $12. Call Linda, 953-4046. Pick up will be Nov.

The Peach County Regional Medical Center, a small, Cold War-era hospital in Fort Valley, Ga., 40 miles from the nearest trauma center in Macon, is in critical condition.

The Peach County Regional Medical Center, a small, Cold War-era hospital in Fort Valley, Ga., 40 miles from the nearest trauma center in Macon, is in critical condition.

The Office of Career and Alumni Services at Fort Valley State University will host Graduate/Professional School Day on Wednesday at the C.W. Pettigrew Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Representatives from Albany State, Clark Atlanta, Emory, Florida A&M, Fort Valley State, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Kennesaw State, Life, Mercer and Valdosta State ...

Visitors to Pineola Farms in Fort Valley can take a step back in time Saturday during Fall Farm Day.