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Hello Valdosta! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Azalea Festival Pet Contest, Empire NDC regional dance competition, and meet Mickey + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Valdosta protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Spotlight on river stewards: The Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber named WWALS Watershed Coalition Leading Business of the Week earlier this month, recognizing its work to protect the Suwannee River Basin through water testing, education, and advocacy — learn why they were honored.
Mentorship fuels student success: Lowndes High named senior Aarin Dave the 2026 STAR Student for 1510 SAT and strong academics. He chose instructor Gina Tindall as STAR Teacher after building apps together, including VR — read the full story.
Patient focused specialty care expands: SGMC Health has relocated SGMC Orthopedics to a new Valdosta location, boosting access to joint care and surgery for South Georgia. Doctors Rehan Dawood, Anthony D’Abarno and Kevin Keith lead — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Pie craving, solved: When a sweet tooth hits, Kim’s Kitchen turns out comforting Southern standbys like pecan, pumpkin, and sweet potato, plus plenty of take-and-bake goodness for dinner. Each slice delivers the smug satisfaction of “homemade” without a single mixing bowl to scrub.
Petal pick-me-up: Whether you need a quick “thinking of you” bouquet or something lush for the table, The Flower Gallery keeps Valdosta smelling like good decisions. Designers here riff on your vibe, from classic roses to playful seasonal mixes, so your message lands without the awkward text.
Jump, climb, repeat: Recoil Trampoline Park packs a ninja course, rock walls, a ropes course, laser tag, and a glow-up-worthy arcade… plenty of ways to drop the wiggles and stress. When the week feels extra, bring your crew and make gravity-defying memories that stick, then sleep like champs.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
💃 Empire NDC 2026 Regional Dance Competition @ Valdosta High School | Friday (3/13) at 3:00 PM – Empire NDC is bringing a regional dance competition to Valdosta, showcasing the next wave of tiny powerhouses, proud coaches, and parents clutching extra bobby pins. Expect crisp choreography, big talent, and enough sequins to light up Bemiss Road. Cheer loud, hydrate, repeat.
🐾 Azalea Festival Pet Contest @ Drexel Park | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Think your mutt is cuter than the azaleas? The Humane Society of Valdosta/Lowndes County is hosting the festival’s beloved Pet Contest on Saturday, inviting pups, cats, and questionable costumes to strut for bragging rights, treats, and hometown glory. Low-stakes, high-smiles, and plenty of tail wags.
🐮 MOOey MOOey @ Drexel Park | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 PM – Azaleas are blooming, so the Azalea Festival turns Drexel Park into a scene of art, food, live music, and 25,000 of our neighbors. Swing by MOOey MOOey for handcrafted, grass-fed tallow creams and balms, sample seasonal scents, and treat skin that remembers quality, not fads.
🚗 Azalea Festival Classic Car & Bike Show @ Drexel Park | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Sunday at the Azalea Festival means chrome, rumble, and plenty of ogling at the Classic Car & Bike Show. Wander to Brookwood and Williams to register for free, or just judge with your eyes while the pros hand out trophies, and tall tales.
🐾 Azalea Festival Pet Contest (Sunday) @ Drexel Park | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Got a pet who thinks they’re the main attraction? The Humane Society of Valdosta/Lowndes County is running the Azalea Festival pet contest both days, so bring your show-off Sunday for smiles, bragging rights, and an excuse to pretend drool is couture. Local pride, wagging tails.
🍽 JLL Dine to Donate Night @ JL Lomax Elementary School | Monday (3/16) at 3:00 PM – Nothing beats dinner that funds local kids. Tell them you’re with J.L. Lomax, flash the flyer, enjoy your meal, then slip your receipt into the black mailbox by the door, and you did a good deed between appetizers and dessert. Easy, tasty, guilt-free virtue.
💰 Golden Coin Hunt @ Adventure Town | Tuesday (3/17) at 12:00 PM – Got kids with wiggles to spare? Take them to Valdosta Mall for a golden coin hunt included with regular playtime, complete with small prizes, squeals, and your nostalgic mall walk. Socks are required for adults and kids, so channel your inner bowling alley chic.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Valdosta report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 89°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 2%
Areas of fog between 8am and 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 91%
Showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly cloudy. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: Rain showers likely before 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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