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This week in Valdosta

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New in Valdosta

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Valdosta’s best businesses

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Most read in Valdosta

The five stories Valdosta readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

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   Valdosta restaurant owner describes ‘14 bottle bandit’ who broke in, helped himself to drinks

   The owners of Fortify Pizza and Burger Bar in Valdosta, Georgia, are calling the suspect the “14 bottle bandit” after he allegedly broke into the restaurant and spent four hours inside.

   Full story at wctv.tv ↗

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   Valdosta Daily Times

   All creditors of the estate of Steven Ray Couch, late of Lowndes County, are required to make immediate payment to all creditors of this estate.

   Full story at marketplace.valdostadailytimes.com ↗

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   There are 6 prime spots this fall to go apple picking in Georgia. Go here

   There are six prime spots for apple picking in Georgia this fall, according to Explore Georgia.

   Full story at savannahnow.com ↗

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   New VSU President looks to expand degree programs and career opportunities for students

   Dr. Don Green, the 11th President of Valdosta State University (VSU), has expressed his intention to expand degree programs and career opportunities for students.

   Full story at walb.com ↗

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   Police: Man broke into Georgia restaurant, found drinking from the bar

   Police in Valdosta, Georgia, have arrested 35-year-old David Ray Dipasquale for allegedly breaking into Fortify Pizza and Burger Bar, where he was found drinking alcohol and carrying a bottle from the bar.

   Full story at wjcl.com ↗

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