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Happy weekend, Valdosta!
In today’s happening-today edition: Azalea Festival, Elvis, and new places to retire in Georgia + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
New places to retire: A February 21, 2026 article named Valdosta among 10 overlooked Georgia cities for affordable retirement, praising low costs, affordable housing, and a relaxed pace that helps savings last longer — see the full Georgia list.
Prestigious accolade for digital learning: Valdosta State University was named to Newsweek’s 2026 list of America’s Top Online Colleges, highlighting VSU’s commitment to innovation, accessibility, and academic excellence for students here and beyond — read the full story.
Exploring a bygone forest industry: Historic Photo of the Week features 1948 photo of Fats Baker at Greenwood Turpentine Camp near Stockton, 16,000 acres for Southern Resin and Chemical, and Lowndes County Museum is free — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Two-minute inspiration stop: When the week needs a nudge, Civil Rights Mural (Christ the King Episcopal Church)offers a burst of color and local history in a single downtown glance. Pause for a quiet moment, snap a quick photo, or spark a conversation that lingers long after you’ve walked away.
Stitch more, stress less: Pinwheels Sewing Center offers welcoming classes, quality fabrics and notions, and BERNINA and Janome machines, plus long‑arm quilting and reliable service. Dust off that stalled project or finally make the Pinterest inspiration real with help from a crew who knows stitching, troubleshooting, and cheerleading.
Taproom you’ll love: Whether you’re into bright lagers, roasty stouts, or small-batch experiments, Georgia Beer Company keeps taps fresh. The laid-back beer garden and bring-your-own-food vibe make an easy weeknight hang, and you might just crown a new “house” beer while you’re at it.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🙏 Free Christian Counseling @ Pillar Reformed Church (Hahira) | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Could use a reset, or just someone who actually listens? Free Christian counseling offers morning one-hour slots for everything from marriage and grief to anxiety, addiction, and more, and it costs zero dollars. Grab a spot via the form at https://forms.gle/jCHbNFdsQKR827Q56, or email [email protected].
🥚 Sugared Egg Culinary Class – Youth @ Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Sugared egg magic is happening, with kids turning hollow sugar shells into tiny spring scenes you’ll actually want to keep, or gift for Easter. Ages 8-12, all supplies included, taught by Katharine Courson, and yes, members save. Register at https://turnercenter.org/sugared-egg-class-youth-booking-form.
🎉 113th Founders Day Celebration @ Turner Center for the Arts | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – 113 years strong, and the Valdosta Deltas know how to do a proper Founders Day. Think elegant dinner, formal attire, and the kind of fellowship that reminds you why you stayed in this town, and hurry, because tickets disappear faster than good parking on Patterson.
🎤 Elvis @ Valdosta Performing Arts Center | Saturday (3/7) at 6:30 PM – Whether you still spin Elvis on vinyl or sing along in the car, the King hits the PAC for a fundraiser supporting ACTO caregivers with Austin Irby, hometown ventriloquist Cole Tucker, and plenty of nostalgia. Advance tickets 25, door 30, details on ACTO Valdosta Facebook.
💃 Latin Dance Night Social @ Whiskey River Bar & Grill | Sunday (3/8) at 7:00 PM – Whiskey River is trading two-step for two hips as Valdosta goes full salsa, bachata, and merengue. Grab the beginner lesson for five bucks, then stick around for a free social, no partner needed. Wear comfy shoes, bring your best smile, and call it cardio.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Valdosta report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 86°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 6%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South southwest wind around 0 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 86°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 21%
Patchy fog before 10am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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