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News · Lowndes County · Valdosta · Georgia

Lowndes DUI Court Named Georgia Model Court

Police, fire and courts

Lowndes County’s DUI Accountability Court has received recognition as a Georgia model court.

Lowndes County Georgia DeskNov 9, 2026

News · Lowndes County · Georgia

Georgia Sets Midterm Record for Early In-Person Voting

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Georgia has set a midterm record for early in-person voting as Lowndes County residents head to polling places.

Lowndes County Georgia DeskNov 2, 2026

News · Lowndes County · Georgia

Georgia sets midterm early-voting record

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Georgia has set a midterm record for early in-person voting as Lowndes County residents go to the polls.

Lowndes County Georgia DeskOct 31, 2026

News · Lowndes County · Georgia

GSP: Man gave false name, fled Lowndes traffic stop

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Georgia State Patrol reported that a man gave troopers a false name and fled during a traffic stop in Lowndes County.

Lowndes County Georgia DeskOct 26, 2026

News · Lowndes County · Valdosta · Georgia

No charges after shooting at Valdosta Dollar General

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A man who shot an attacker inside a Valdosta Dollar General will not face charges in the incident.

Lowndes County Georgia DeskOct 14, 2026

News · Lowndes County · Valdosta · Georgia

Lowndes High Teacher Named Georgia STEM Teacher of the Year

Schools

A teacher at Lowndes High has received the Georgia STEM Teacher of the Year honor.

Lowndes County Georgia DeskOct 5, 2026

News · Lowndes County · Valdosta · Georgia

Wife speaks after husband is taken by ICE in Valdosta

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A Valdosta wife has spoken publicly after her husband was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Lowndes County Georgia DeskSep 20, 2026

News · Lowndes County · Valdosta · Georgia

Wife speaks after husband is taken by ICE in Valdosta

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A Valdosta woman says her husband was taken into ICE custody, describing the family’s experience as a painful departure from their hopes for a better life.

Lowndes County Georgia DeskSep 18, 2026

News · Lowndes County · Valdosta · Georgia

Mother, 9-Year-Old Son Charged After Valdosta Shooting

Police, fire and courts

A Georgia mother and her 9-year-old son face charges after a 10-year-old was shot in the face at a Valdosta apartment complex.

Lowndes County Georgia DeskSep 16, 2026