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VSU’s Academic Affairs VP graduates Executive Leadership Institute
VALDOSTA – VSU’s interim provost and Academic Affairs vice president completes the USG Executive Leadership Institute. Valdosta State University’s Dr. Sheri Noviello, interim provost and vice president of the Division of Academic Affairs, is the latest Blazer to graduate from the University System of Georgia’s Executive Leadership Institute.
Community invited to VFD 9/11 5k memorial run
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta community is invited to the 4th annual Valdosta Fire Department 9/11 5k memorial run to honor the heroes. The community is invited to join the 4th annual Valdosta Fire Department 9/11 5k Memorial Run on Saturday, September 7th starting at 8 am. The memorial run will honor the heroes of September 11th, 2001!
Valdosta man arrested for child falling out of moving vehicle
VALDOSTA – The VPD have arrested a 19-year-old Valdosta man after a child fell out of a moving vehicle. Arrested: Frank Feacher, African American male 19 years of age, Valdosta resident. On Monday, July 15, 2024, at approximately 5:00 pm, E911 received an emergency call about a 2-year-old child...
Panama City officials discuss the Panama City Mall
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP)—Some people in Panama City have questioned whether the Panama City Mall will ever reopen after being destroyed by Hurricane Michael in 2018. Before Hurricane Michael, the Panama City Mall was lively and a main hub for social hangouts throughout the day. “When I was in...
Zaxby’s faces lawsuit for allegedly refusing to accommodate pregnant teen
St. Clair Restaurant Management allegedly failed to accommodate and fired a 17-year-old worker at a Zaxby’s restaurant in Lynn Haven, Florida, because she was pregnant and asked for a “modest” accommodation, according to a July 7 lawsuit (Moody v. St. Clair Restaurant Management d/b/a Zaxby’s). Per...
Port Charlotte woman facing backlash after Trump Facebook post goes viral
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office told Fox 4 that it is aware of the posts, and has received hundreds of calls and messages regarding Peterson. CCSO said it’s intelligence unit is monitoring it.
State lawmakers demand answers from Florida Department of Health after massive data breach
State lawmakers are calling for a thorough investigation into the Florida Department of Health hack after 9 Investigates confirmed Tuesday more than 40,000 files were stolen and leaked on the dark web.
Are shark attacks in Florida occurring more frequently than usual?
Shark attacks have been making waves across the country all summer long, especially in Florida. The state has already reported several bites this year, sparking the question: Are shark attacks occurring at a higher-than-normal rate?
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Construction underway on Georgia's largest Buc-ee's, opening slated for summer 2025
The wait won't be much longer on Georgia getting a new Buc-ee's. Construction has started on the Brunswick location on Georgia 99 at the I-95 exit. It's being built by J. Raymond Construction out of Florida. Media coordinator Crissy Gonzales said via email that the Buc-ee's has a tentative opening date of June 2, 2025. However, that date is subject to change.
SEC Commissioner Takes Blatant Shot at Florida State Seminoles with Message About Georgia Bulldogs
With SEC Media Days in full swing, conference commissioner Greg Sankey has been at the forefront of many questions. Given that the SEC is part of conference realignment, adding Texas and Oklahoma from the Big 12, moving from 14 to 16 teams in the 2024 season, there's been a lot to talk about. ...
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