LATEST BUZZ FROM VALDOSTA
National Stage, Local Pride: Valdosta City Schools Communications Team Wins 11 National Awards
July 22, 2026 - The Valdosta City Schools Communications Department is bringing some major hardware—and a wealth of fresh ideas—back home to South Georgia. Director of Public Relations Jennifer Steedley and Communications Specialist Candacey Griffin recently represented the district at the 2026 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) National Seminar in New Orleans, Louisiana. The four-day conference combined cutting-edge professional development with a national celebration of excellence.
Wildcat Fans, Unite! Valdosta City Schools Drops Key Football Season Ticket Update
July 20, 2026 : Friday night lights are just around the corner, and the hype is building! The chase is officially on as the Valdosta Wildcats hit the gridiron at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium, continuing their legendary "Road to 1000." Valdosta City Schools has released a crucial timeline update for fans looking to secure their seats for what promises to be an action-packed season. Whether your tickets are arriving in the mail or you still need to buy yours, here is everything you need to know.
Huge Boom in Downtown Valdosta: Massive 180,000+ Sq. Ft. Development Projects to Be Unveiled
July 22, 2026 : Historic Downtown Valdosta is experiencing an incredible surge of momentum, and city leaders are ready to pull back the curtain on exactly what is coming next! The City of Valdosta, alongside the Central Valdosta Development Authority and Valdosta Main Street, has invited the media and community partners to a special event on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Officials will be gathering to announce major details regarding more than 180,000 square feet of active and upcoming downtown projects.
Behind the Scenes of Safety: Lowndes County Honors Probation Team During Supervision Week
July 21, 2026 : Our community is safer and stronger thanks to dedicated professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes. This week, the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners is officially recognizing the hardworking team at Lowndes County Probation in honor of Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week, running from July 19–25, 2026. This annual observance shines a spotlight on the community supervision professionals who help steer individuals toward more productive, responsible, and stable lives.
Inspiring the Next Generation: Wiregrass Wraps Up Action-Packed Medical Careers Summer Camp
July 21, 2026 :The future of healthcare is looking bright in South Georgia! Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently concluded another highly successful Medical Careers Summer Camp, giving local students aged 11 to 16 an exciting, up-close look at the world of medicine. The four-day interactive camp took place from July 13–16 on the Valdosta Campus. Designed to spark curiosity at an early age, the camp gave participants the chance to tour state-of-the-art training labs, interact with faculty and working healthcare professionals, and get real, hands-on experience with advanced medical equipment and technology.
Moving Valdosta Forward: Darquita Williams Officially Appointed as New Finance Director
The City of Valdosta has officially announced the appointment of Darquita Williams as the new Finance Director, celebrating her standout leadership, deep financial expertise, and strong track record in public service. Williams is no stranger to the city’s financial landscape. Having recently served as the Interim Finance Director, she has already led major initiatives that successfully leveled up financial operations, tightened internal controls, pushed for higher transparency, and built a collaborative workplace culture.