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Schools tackle programs to boost CRCT scores
As summer draws to a close the local school systems are reviewing the summer Criterion Referenced Competency Test results and getting ready to implement new programs to boost future scores.
Tax assessor candidate for Post 2, Allan Dear, and tax assessor candidate for Post 1, David DeMersseman, sit and watch as the results are projected on the wall of the Lowndes County Board of Elections lobby ...
As it did for TitleTown, Valdosta-Lowndes County continues putting rivalries aside to welcome the Drum Corps International and Teal Sound Drum & Bugle Corps Sounds of the South Friday.
Alexis Everett and her horse, Flame, recently attended the 2008 State Horse School in Perry at the Georgia National Fairgrounds.
Lowndes celebrates with CHIP Grant recipients
Lowndes County celebrated the pride and joy associated with home ownership in the presence of Mr.
Clinch, Lowndes copper thefts not connected
The search continues for the copper thieves that struck Lowndes County last week after two suspects caught in Clinch County have been completely ruled out as suspects in the Lowndes County thefts.
County reviews proposed updates to Land Development Code
The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners reviewed proposed updates to the Unified Land Development Code during the work session Monday morning.
Hotel hopeful for October opening
The Hilton Garden Inn on Gornto Road will have 164 rooms on seven floors, one of the tallest buildings in Valdosta.
4th Festivities for Lowndes County
Valdosta has many ways to celebrate the fourth. The Spirit of America celebration is underway now on Norman Drive.
Power is out in large portions of southern Lowndes County. A caller to the Times said the power went out in the Lake Park area at roughly 5:30 p.m. The Lowndes County 911 Center said the power company is ...
Democratic barbecue features Senate candidates
The Lowndes County Democratic Party will hold its annual barbecue at 6 p.m., Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 306 N. St.
Program to help South GA quit smoking
Valdosta will host a pilot program to stamp out smoking around the state. It's called the Nicotine Replacement Therapy program.
Tax digests show trend toward minimal growth for Tift County
Tift County has continued a five-year trend of minimal growth, according to the 2008 tax digest.
Valdosta-Lowndes County Airport Authority executive director Dr. Patti J. Clark points out cheapflights.com, a Web site that some use to book their air travel, to Airport Authority chairman Joe Prater Thursday ...
Chief judge announces retirement
The chief judge of the Southern Judicial Circuit announced Monday he will not seek re-election this year.
County reaches solid waste decision
After several weeks of compiling citizen suggestions of the Lowndes County Solid Waste Management Plan and careful consideration by staff on various proposals, Lowndes County will initiate a process beginning ...
Banquet held Tuesday at Mathis City Auditorium Malynda Fulton VALDOSTA - The 16th Annual Juneteenth Celebration kicked off Tuesday with an evening of song, dance and praise during the Juneteenth banquet at ...
Market Close: Munis Finish Unch
The municipal market was unchanged today, with the Treasury market. "The market is a little queasy, like it may have had a bad taco this weekend, even though Treasuries are holding in," a trader in Chicago ...
South Georgia counties report 6 Equine Encephalitis cases
The Georgia Division of Public Health has confirmed six positive cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in horses in five south Georgia counties.
Authorities have remained hard at work in the past few days with the recent armed robberies of a Hardee's restaurant and Shell Travel Plaza, one of which has led to the arrest of Valdosta man.