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Hi Valdosta, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: ABBA tribute night, Jeff Foxworthy’s heart-and-humor benefit, and a JROTC team bound for nationals + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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📰 In the news
Leading in school safety: Lowndes County Schools has earned the 2025-2026 Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness, with every campus recognized by GaDOE and GEMA/HS. Only eight districts statewide achieved this across all schools — learn what the seal means.
Advancing local medical education: SGMC Health has welcomed four new family medicine residents to Valdosta after transferring from another Georgia program. They will finish training here, strengthening primary care for patients across South Georgia — meet the new resident physicians.
Academic excellence on display: Four Valdosta High JROTC cadets earned a trip to the national Leadership and Academic Bowl in Washington, D.C., rising from over 5,000 teams and will compete among the nation’s best — meet the four cadets.
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
Local stage magic: Craving a midweek plan that isn’t more scrolling? Theatre Guild Valdosta lights up downtown with classic comedies, kids’ productions, and proud all-volunteer spirit. Expect lively stages, local heart, and dramatic monologues handled by the performers, so you can sit back and enjoy the show.
Chili-slaw dog craving: Valdosta’s Franks A Lot serves snappy dogs loaded with secret-recipe chili and South Georgia slaw, plus fresh-squeezed limeade and sweet tea over crunchy ice. When lunch must be quick, tasty, and cheerful, it’s an easy yes.
Add to your TBR: Nightstand feeling stale? Snake Nation Press stocks an online shop with poetry, fiction, and crisp issues of Snake Nation Review, ideal for a midweek lift. Browse from your couch and back local lit without the fuss.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Valdosta for grown ups
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎤 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.
🎯 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.
🔫 Valdosta Gun Show @ Lowndes County Civic Center | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Weekend plans call for the Valdosta Gun Show at Lowndes County Fairgrounds, where camo counts as business casual. Browse firearms, knives, and hunting gear, swap stories with folks who know their calibers, and maybe find that piece your granddad swore he lost.
💃 Latin Dance Night Social with Intro Lesson @ Whiskey River Bar & Grill | Sunday (3/15) at 7:00 PM – Whether your bachata lives on YouTube or your hips still remember, Whiskey River hosts a Latin dance night with a beginner lesson, then a social to salsa, bachata, and merengue. No partner needed, the lesson’s five bucks, the social’s free, and grins are genuine.
☘ Shamrock Your Body @ Crunch Fitness | Monday (3/16) at 6:45 PM – Roll out your mat at Crunch Valdosta for a St. Paddy’s pop-up that earns its green. ShamROCK Yoga Body Sculpt mixes strength, stretch, and balance for that satisfying burn, like Pilates met a leprechaun. Spots go fast, so reserve in the app, then gloat later.
⚓ Anchored in Hope: A Night of Heart & Humor @ Fox Hill (Hahira) | Tuesday (3/17) at 5:30 PM – Jeff Foxworthy headlines A Night of Heart & Humor, benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center with funds for forensic interviews, family advocacy, and trauma-focused therapy. Give your usual date night some purpose. Come for the jokes, stay for the impact, and leave a better neighbor.
🍷 Sip Into History @ Bird Annex | Thursday (3/19) at 4:00 PM – Swap your refill for Sip Into History at the Bird Annex by the Carnegie Library, where local Coke superfan James Walker shares the fizzy backstory of Lowndes County’s Coca-Cola ties. Expect vintage ads, rare collectibles, and hometown lore worth toasting, so bring a friend.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Valdosta report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 75°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 87%
Patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 8am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 9am, then patchy fog and showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 5%
Sunny, with a high near 74. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
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