Thousands of Georgians will soon be spending money from the state’s new subsidy for private K-12 education, as the first quarterly payouts appear in “promise scholarship” accounts.

Legislation introduced in the General Assembly in previous years called for building six destination casino resorts around the state, which would generate an economic impact of $2 billion a year.

TIFTON — Valdosta-based waxing salon The Wax Bar has opened their doors to a new location in Tifton. The waxing service celebrated the opening of its new branch in Tifton July 24, partnering with the ...

Tyler Ajiero scores for Valdosta State against Point. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Gulf South Conference coaches picked four Valdosta State Blazers to the preseason all-conference team. The league announced the ...

South GeorgiaLEADS, the largest regional leadership development program in the state of Georgia, is proud to announce the 2025-26 class of its eight-month leadership initiative. Representing 18 ...

A two-year-old Georgia law requiring teachers to use the “science of reading” in their lessons has led to literacy gains in the state’s lowest performing schools, the Georgia Department of Education ...

THOMASVILLE — On the evening of July 10, the National Technical Honor Society at Southern Regional Technical College inducted 13 new members into the organization. The formal ceremony was held at SRTC ...

The first day of school is Aug. 1. Full information for back to school is on every Tift school website, including school supply lists. Orientation days for kindergarten and high school freshmen have ...

Nursing students graduating with an associate's degree from Georgia technical colleges will be allowed to transfer directly into participating four-year public colleges and universities under an ...

136th church anniversary “Shining The Light” celebration, 11:15 a.m., July 27, Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church of LaConte in Sparks. A candlelight memorial will take place during service.

The Braves lost their first seven games and finished the first half 18-30 after moving one game above .500 on May 18. With a team this deep and talented, even with the injury bug taking a bite of the ...

CHULA — Football is fast approaching at Tiftarea Academy. “It’s here before you know it,” said head coach Erik Soliday. And, as July ends, the Panthers will be one step closer to getting the season ...