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Last call for tickets! Reserve Your Table Today for MLK Dinner
ALBANY, Ga. - Last call for tickets! Reserve Your Table Today. We are honored to welcome Terreta Rodgers, Head of Community Affairs for Amazon’s Georgia Region, as this year’s keynote speaker. Terreta is a respected leader in corporate and…
MLK Day Litter Pick Up
ALBANY, Ga. - Honoring Dr. King through service. Join us this MLK Day for a community litter pick-up and help keep our neighborhood clean. 2235 Martin Luther King Dr.,, GA (229) 302-3098 Copyright 2026 South Georgia News. All rights…
Annual MLK Community Clean Up
ALBANY, Ga. - Join City and County officials for the Annual MLK Day Community Clean Up at Dougherty Comprehensive High School, located at 1800 Pearce Ave., Albany, GA 31705. The event is on January 19th at noon, in the…
Phoebe Health System to host Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
ALBANY, Ga. - You’re invited to join us for our Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 19 at 10 a.m. at Phoebe HealthWorks located at 311 West Third Avenue in Albany. This special event will feature an…
Wild Adventures Guests Donate More Than $12,000 in Toys for Toys for Tots
VALDOSTA, Ga. – Wild Adventures Theme Park closed its 2025 season by collecting more than $12,000 worth of children’s toys for Toys for Tots, marking one of the largest donation totals the park has raised for the annual holiday drive. The toys were donated during Wild Adventures Christmas Wild…
Third Annual Forgotten Coast K9 Chili Cook-Off & Beerfest to benefit Veterans and First Responders in Valdosta
VALDOSTA, Ga. - Chili lovers and craft beer fans are invited to Georgia Beer Company this Saturday, January 17 for the Third Annual Forgotten Coast K9…
Award-winning ventriloquist Darci Lynne brings one-night comedy and puppetry show to Tift Theatre
TIFTON, Ga. - Award-winning ventriloquist Darci Lynne is bringing her all-new live show to Tifton for one-night-only on Saturday, January 17, at the Tift Theatre.…
Sherwood Missions offers Life Skills Classes at Hope Center in January
ALBANY, Ga. - If learning a new skill is part of your goals for the new year, Sherwood Missions' Hope Center is offering a series of Life…
Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Star Business of the Week: WSWG CBS, WSST-TV & WFXL FOX
ALBANY, Ga. - The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes WSWG CBS, WSST-TV, and WFXL FOX as this week’s Star Business of the Week. This local media group plays a vital role in keeping the Albany community informed by sharing…
DPH Confirms Measles Case in Georgia
ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in a baby too young to receive routine measles vaccination. The baby, who acquired the virus while traveling internationally, lives in the Coastal Health District. DPH is working…
Let Southwell help you meet your weight loss goals for the new year
Tifton, Ga. (1/12/26) - Southwell offers medical weight loss programs in Tifton and Sylvester and bariatric weight loss surgery in Tifton. Medical Weight Loss at Allure Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Derron Spikes, MD 907 E. 18th Street, Suite 340, Tifton 229-391-3600…
City of Albany to Extend Operation Safe Place Dates
ALBANY, Ga. - Beginning Sunday, January 11, 2026, the City of Albany will activate Operation Safe Place to provide people with a warm place to stay overnight. According to the current forecast, freezing temperatures are now expected overnight throughout the…
Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with JetStream Media to host Small Business Marketing Lunch and Learn
SYLVESTER, Ga. - Small business owners and entrepreneurs in Worth County are invited to start the new year with practical marketing insight during a free Small…
Let’s Paint It! Pet Portrait Paint & Sip at Armandos Taco & Grill in Moultrie
MOULTRIE, Ga. - Pet lovers in Moultrie have a chance to turn their furry best friend into a one-of-a-kind work of art during…
Pet of the Week: "Murphy"
AMERICUS, Ga. - It's time to meet our Pet of the Week! Say hello to "Murphy!" "Murphy" is a mixed-breed dog just over nine months old. He's been waiting patiently for a family to…
Are You Ready to Witness the Thunder? Monster X Tour rides into Albany Civic Center this Saturday
ALBANY, GA – ARE YOU READY TO WITNESS THE THUNDER? Monster X Tour invades the Albany Civic Center on Saturday, January 10th, 2026 for TWO mind-blowing shows! Saturday,…
Colquitt County NAACP to host 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Parade set for Monday, January 19th in downtown Moultrie
MOULTRIE, Ga. - Plans are already underway for a longtime community tradition in Colquitt County, the 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday…
Kraken Pro-Wrestling to host first event of 2026 at Chino & Letty’s Place in Tifton this Sunday
TIFTON, Ga. - Kraken Pro-Wrestling is kicking off the new year with high-energy action in Tifton, bringing its first event of 2026 to Chino & Letty’s…
Kaleidoscope Children’s Museum at The Arts Center of Moultrie hosts Second Saturday event
MOULTRIE, Ga. - Looking for a fun and creative way to spend your weekend with the kids? The Kaleidoscope Children’s Museum at The Arts Center…
Male suffers fatal injuries following assault on Pinson Road
ALBANY, Ga. - On January 4, 2026, a male was brought into Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital's Emergency Center with head injuries. He then succumbed to his injuries a short time later. He was identified as Ricky Bernard Williams (24) of…
Local business leaders invest in community through $5,000 donation to Moultrie Police Department Foundation
MOULTRIE, GA — The Moultrie Police Department Foundation is proud to announce a generous $5,000 donation from local business leaders Suken Patel and his business partner, Ramesh Patel. Their contribution reflects a continued commitment to public safety and the…
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Kicks Off National Cookie Season Welcoming Exploremores™ to the Cookie Lineup and Adobe as National Sponsor
ALBANY, GA (January 8, 2026)— This week, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia kicks off the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie™ season as Girl Scouts explore more possibilities through the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. “The Girl Scout Cookie…
The Coin Man brings collectors to Tifton and Sylvester for pair of two Coin Shows on Saturday, January 10 & 24
TIFTON, Ga. - Collectors, investors, and anyone curious about rare coins will have two chances this month to explore unique finds when The Coin Man hosts a pair of January 2026 Coin…
Bandwagon Brewing Company Farmers Market every second & fourth Saturday in downtown Moultrie
MOULTRIE, Ga. - If you’re looking for a way to shop local and spend time with the community, head to downtown Moultrie for the Bandwagon Farmers Market on Saturday,…
Steeda Valdosta’s 2026 Breakfast & Burnouts event this Saturday
VALDOSTA, Ga. - Car enthusiasts across South Georgia are invited to rev up the new year at Steeda Valdosta’s 2026 Breakfast & Burnouts, happening Saturday, January 10, starting at 8…
