Rebecca News

The City of Valdosta announced a new Main Street manager today. Rebecca Shirley will join the city as its new Main Street manager, effective Nov.

What would you do with $325 million? "I'm really practical. I would give a million to each of my siblings." - Jenny Cole, owner of Uncommon Grounds "I'd buy a house, and a car, and invest ... I'd also go everywhere I always wanted to go." - Deidra Weeks, city hall receptionist "Probably give it to charity.

Gladys E. Bowers, 86, died June 17 at her residence. Mrs. Bowers was born in Boston, Mass., and lived in Massachusetts most of her life.

The Herald-Leader is a weekly community newspaper located in Fitzgerald , Georgia.

Garden Club members visiting the home of Lynn and Mark Wilson included, front row from left, Claudia Collier, Barbara Rawlings, Beth Spivey, Francis Bryant, Margie Wallace; back row, Rebecca Benton, Dale Rickman, Beverly Waters and Julia Boykin.

Goldwing Express, comprised of Stephen, Paul, Bob and Shawn Baldridge, is among the bands performing at the Mossy Oak Bluegrass Festival this week.

Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcus D. McDonald has re-enlisted in the U.S. Air Force for an additional four years.

The Department of Homeland Security's decision to build a $700 million research laboratory in Kansas rather than Athens or three other contenders was flawed and biased, according to U.S. Rep.