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It’s Friday, Valdosta! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Rabies risk warning, Wild Adventures 30th anniversary season, and ABBA tribute band + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Seasonal wildlife precautions: With warmer weather, the South Health District warns Valdosta residents about increased rabies risk from raccoons, foxes, and bats. Report unusual behavior and keep pets’ vaccinations current — learn rabies symptoms and tips.
Handcrafted treasures await: Spring Made in Lowndes Market will be Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Lowndes County Courthouse lawn in Downtown Valdosta, featuring local artists and makers — get all the details.
Revamped experiences await guests: Wild Adventures will launch its 30th anniversary season in Valdosta on March 14 with new rides, animal encounters, fresh food, and the Alapaha Trail reopening after more than a decade — see what’s new this season.
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.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
A quick creative detour: Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts keeps things fresh with exhibits rotating every 6-8 weeks, plus approachable classes and easygoing music nights. Browse the small shop for local finds, then slip in, wander a bit, and leave feeling surprisingly inspired and, yes, productive.
Backyard upgrade idea: If you’ve been side-eyeing that tired porch, Southern Stone Age turns Valdosta backyards into hangout-worthy decks and patios with sturdy builds and clean, stone-forward details. Think spring evenings and low-key cookouts as you finally reclaim that sunny spot you keep ignoring.
Seafood night, solved: When the coast feels far but cravings hit, Southern Shores Seafood delivers stuffed flounder, deviled crab, and a low country boil that eats like the weekend. Slide it into your week, add hushpuppies, and call it self-care.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎤 ABBA Tribute Band @ The Patterson | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – An ABBA tribute band is taking the stage with glittery costumes, tight harmonies, and every hit you belt in the car. Expect Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance on Me. Bring your best sway, order something bubbly, and call it quality time.
🏃 Azalea 5K @ Valdosta Early College Academy | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Shake off the winter cobwebs with the VLPRA Azalea 5K, a hometown trot through blooming color and familiar faces. Run it hard, jog it with a friend, or power-walk for the T-shirt and bragging rights. Finish strong, then claim coffee, biscuits, and smug serenity.
🎯 Bullseye Archery Range Tournament and Fun Shoot @ Bullseye Archery Range (Hahira) | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Sharpen those arrows, Bullseye Archery Range is hosting a tournament and fun shoot under ASA rules. Go big in the competition round with a 50/50 payback, or keep it chill with the $25 recreational and youth rounds. Bring a rangefinder, pride, and maybe some Advil.
💉 Azalea Festival Blood Drive @ Drexel Park | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – If your azaleas are thriving but your good deed quota is wilting, swing by the LifeSouth blood drive at the festival and roll up a sleeve. It runs both days, helps neighbors here at home, and you still get to stroll, sip, and smell the blooms.
🏍 Hell On Wheels @ The Patterson Valdosta | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 PM – This female-led country tribute tears through Miranda, Carrie, Gretchen, and Dolly, with sing-along nods to Toby, Big & Rich, and Brooks & Dunn. Break out the boots you promised your knees you’d retired. Glitter, grit, attitude, and vocals big enough to rattle your bourbon.
🐮 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.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Valdosta report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 75°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 0 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 7%
Sunny, with a high near 82. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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