Black Friday news and notes: Wal-Mart to open Thanksgiving morning Nov 13, 2009
Lives in a home (on the lake) that is paid for, drives a Lincoln Town car and a Maxima, has 2 grown children that both live in very nice homes, one graduated from UGA and the other from Valdosta State. So go on to Target to shop. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
The Georgia High School Football Dailys Weekend Predictions: Whos winning and losing in Playoffs First Round Nov 13, 2009
Valdosta (at Newnan): The Wildcats next loss will be the final game at Valdosta for coach Rick Tomberlin, who was told after the teams 57-15 loss to rival Lowndes that he wont be returning in 2010. Valdosta hasnt lost in the first round of the postseason since 1976, and it plays in the states strongest region ... Class AAAAA Winner Loser Camden Co. Newton Colquitt Co. Westlake Grayson Marietta Lassiter North Forsyth Lowndes East Coweta M.L. King Jenkins McEachern Brookwood Newnan... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Get Schooled Nov 12, 2009
I am sitting in Valdosta City as we speak, and I can tell you that even in this small community ( and still under a court order desegregation decree) the issues are exactly the same as in Gwinnett and it is because mobilizing the vote to remove school board members in poorer zoning area s (if the zones are not already politically fixed anyway) is very, very difficult. School board members no longer hold superintendents accountable for the struggling students and communities, so the power shift... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Michael Copeland collects new offer Nov 11, 2009
com-SouthDate: Nov 11, 2009 Michael Copeland, two-star linebacker from Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Ga. still has a Sun Belt Conference school at the top of his wish list. (CanesTime.com)
GDOT Passing on New Interstate Nov 11, 2009
The study included corridors from Columbus to Albany to Valdosta, Columbus to Albany to Tifton and Cordele to Albany to Tallahassee, Florida. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
College news » Nov 11, 2009
Find game stories, notes and news from Georgia Southern, West Georgia, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Albany State, Valdosta State and their opponents. Photo by Johnny Crawford, jcrawford@ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia High School Football Daily Spotlight: Class AAAAA Playoff Preview Nov 10, 2009
Favorite: Lowndes Best draw: Stephenson Worst draw: Camden County Sleeper: Colquitt County Best first-round matchup: Valdosta at Newnan ... Valdosta (7-3) at Newnan (10-0) - Valdosta and Newnan have played each other once in the 1951 Class AA championship game ... - Valdosta has won its opening postseason game 28 straight times. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
GHSA re-draws brackets Nov 10, 2009
11:43 a.m. Monday, November 9, 2009. GHSA redraws football brackets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
State college football roundup Nov 8, 2009
Valdosta State 70, Edward Waters 6: Valdosta State set a school record for points in a single game to beat winless Edward Waters in Valdosta. The Blazers spotted Edward Waters (0-10) a 6-0 lead before scoring the next 70 to improve to 6-4 overall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Romes just special Nov 8, 2009
By South Recruiting ManagerDate: Nov 6, 2009 VALDOSTA, Ga. Jay Rome gets it. (CUTigers.com)
Tennessee Techs Georgia connection Nov 7, 2009
Full list of the Tennessee Tech players from Georgia: Blake Adams (Atlanta), Jordan Adams (Union Grove), Carter Crutchfield (Dalton), Travis Dungee (Powder Springs), Andrew Higgins (Duluth), Jerry King (Stone Mountain), Tre Lamb (Calhoun), Barry Lenon (Suwanee), Jake McIntosh (Dalton), Corbin Miles (Tyrone), Dedrick Miley (Valdosta), Kelechi Ordu (Stone Mountain), Kelvin Quarles (Atlanta), Kevin Roberts (Union Grove) and Scott Schweitzer (Alpharetta). Tennessee Tech is in Division I-AA (now... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Big hits, big plays everywhere Nov 7, 2009
Lowndes vs Warner Robins Valdosta vs Houston County Colquitt vs Northside Camden vs Hinesville s Finest ... Lowndes vs Warner Robins Lowndes County Valdosta vs Houston County Valdosta Colquitt vs Northside. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Amputee manages the 'unthinkable' Nov 7, 2009
One year after the crash, Rigsby enrolled at Valdosta State University and later transferred to UGA where he got a marketing degree in 1993. Afterward, finding jobs hard to come by, Rigsby went through a third of his $330,000 insurance settlement during a period he refers to as "the Drug Years.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Jury convicts man in Jaguars player shooting Nov 7, 2009
Collier transferred to Division II Valdosta State in Georgia and won a national championship. The Jaguars invited him to camp and he beat out several veterans to earn a spot on the 53-man roster. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
RivalsHigh Analysis: Georgia on my mind Nov 7, 2009
And it's doing all this despite the fact Valdosta - the nation's all-time winningest team - is having a down year. What's left for these schools. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Why Paul Johnson is right Nov 6, 2009
7:58 pm November 5, 2009, by Doug Roberson. First, before we get going I should point out that Coach Johnson, nor his assistants, players, etc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
SCOREBOARD: Weekend schedule and results Nov 6, 2009
Lowndes, Valdosta, Ga. (8-1)Friday: vs. Warner Robins. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lightsey is Southeasts farmer of year Nov 5, 2009
and the overall winner of the award in 2000; and Jim Bone, manager of field development for DuPont Crop Protection from Valdosta, Ga. Judging the farmers for this award is fun, but never easy, said Deal, the senior member of this year s judging team. (Lake Wales News, FL)
State colleges roundup Nov 4, 2009
Valdosta State (5-4, 5-3 Gulf South) ... West Georgia nearly doubled its sack total for the season with three against Valdosta State. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Grant creates shared library for Georgia's colleges Nov 4, 2009
The participating colleges include: Tech, University of Georgia, Georgia State University, the Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, Valdosta State University, Albany State University, College of Coastal Georgia and North Georgia College and State University. More on ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Hard times for substitute teachers Nov 4, 2009
In Valdosta city schools, officials decided they could avoid the three-day, unpaid teacher furloughs ordered by the governor this year if they reduced their spending for substitutes, said Jennifer J. Steedley, the school system s director of public relations. Teachers in the system who don t feel well are being encouraged to come in unless they have a fever, Steedley said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Checking out college is virtually free Nov 3, 2009
He stopped by tables with Georgia, Auburn and Valdosta State representatives. "I think these are a lot better," he said of classic fairs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Monday Morning Golf Report Nov 3, 2009
was the final Deacon in action this week at the first stage in Valdosta, Ga. A 76 in the third round hurt his chances and despite a solid 73 in tough conditions on Friday, he too came up a few shots short. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Is gifted program tainted by bias? Nov 1, 2009
This state-funded program takes place annually in Valdosta State University for six weeks during the summer. Yet, this process to select the "best and brightest" of Georgia may be inherently biased. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Allcorn Advances to Q-School Second Stage Nov 1, 2009
who played at the Kinderlou Forest Golf Club in Valdosta, Ga. did not qualify for the second stage, finishing tied for 49th at 6-over (72-73-75-74=294). (Baylorbears.com)
Georgia vs. Florida: the annual dance in Jacksonville Oct 31, 2009
University of Georgia Bulldog fans Danielle Johnson, left, and husband Jeremy of Valdosta dance Friday at the Jacksonville Landing in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia takes on No. 1 Florida Saturday at 3:30. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Touchdown Club honors SW DeKalb duo Oct 31, 2009
The guest speaker will be Valdosta State head coach David Dean. The program, sponsored by the Army, can be seen live on www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Talk Week 10 football NOW! Oct 31, 2009
Many NS-WR games have been televised in the past and actually I was wondering WHY the Lowndes-Valdosta game was even televised. Just because Valdosta won a heep of championships 20 years ago ... LOL I mean I do have to give props to Valdosta for being a great team of the past but just remember Lowndes the television station wasn t there because of you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia High School Football Daily Spotlight: Week Tens 10 Best Matchups Oct 30, 2009
If WR loses to either, and Valdosta wins out over Houston County and Tift, Valdosta is 4th seed, not WR, because Valdosta won their head to head matchup. WR must beat BOTH Lowndes AND Northside if Valdosta wins out ... I think the liklihood of WR beating Northside and Lowndes is a lot less than Valdosta beating HoCo and Tift I think it will be another PLAYOFFLESS season for the Demons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Good times in the Dogs-Gators series Oct 30, 2009
10:33 am October 29, 2009, by Bill King. A few more of my favorite Georgia-Florida games over the years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Athens branches dodge Regions Bank cutbacks Oct 29, 2009
Regions Bank also will close branches in Augusta, Bainbridge, Calhoun, Columbus, Cornelia, Dillard, Evans, Gainesville, Hiram, Rome, Rutledge, Savannah, Thomson and Valdosta. The company expects to realize net cost savings of $21 million annually through all 121 branch closings, which are expected to occur Jan. 29. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Valdosta hopes to end search soon Oct 28, 2009
That appears to be the biggest question during the search for a new head football coach at Valdosta (Georgia) High - the winningest high school program in the country ... Jacobson has some relationship with the Valdosta program as he twice coached against the Wildcats while at Sandy (Utah) Jordan. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Around the state Oct 28, 2009
Valdosta State (4-4, 4-3 Gulf South) ... Valdosta State gave up a school record 62 points in last Thursday s loss to No. 1 North Alabama ... Next game: vs. Valdosta State (4-4, 4-3), 7 p.m. Thursday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Charges in decade-old rape Oct 28, 2009
Heath, who was 26 at the time of the rape, is in Valdosta State Prison on unrelated charges, police said. Det. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Magill: Former Bulldog a smart assistant Oct 28, 2009
He was defensive coordinator in 2000-01 at Valdosta State and graduate assistant under Bobby Bowden at Florida State in 2002-03. He was defensive backs coach under Nick Saban at LSU in 2004 before he returned to Georgia as running backs coach under Mark Richt in 2005. (Athens Banner-Herald)
DeLand manufacturer seeks bankruptcy protection Oct 28, 2009
8 million; Postle Distributors SE, Valdosta, Ga. $937,584; Guangcheng Aluminum Industries, Burlingame, Calif. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
PAB Bankshares, Inc. Delays Announcement of Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results Oct 28, 2009
26 billion bank holding company headquartered in Valdosta, Georgia, and its sole operating subsidiary is The Park Avenue Bank. Founded in 1956, the Bank operates through 18 branch offices and two loan production offices in 13 counties in Georgia and Florida. (Primezone Releases)
Great UGA wins Oct 27, 2009
Looks like Buck in valdosta has started hitting the sauce early. We're the Dawgs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Valdosta close on search Oct 27, 2009
Rivals High - Valdosta hopes to end search soon ... Valdosta hopes to end search soon ... That appears to be the biggest question during the search for a new head football coach at Valdosta (Georgia) High - the winningest high school program in the country. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
AAAAA playoff draw: Brutal for some Oct 26, 2009
Newton at Camden County* East Coweta at Lowndes Brookwood at McEachern* Walton at Peachtree Ridge Valdosta at Newnan* Bradwell Institute at M.L. King Harrison at Grayson* Collins Hill at Roswell Kell at North Gwinnett* Dacula at Woodstock Pebblebrook at Northside* Union Grove at Windsor Forest North Forsyth at Lassiter* Etowah at South Gwinnett Beach at Stephenson* Colquitt County at Westlake *Regoin champion ... Warner Robins (Colquitt Co), Tift (Valdosta), Luella (Newton), Savannah Johnson... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Three Former Bears Advance to Second Round of PGA Q-School Oct 25, 2009
Alcorn will play in Valdosta, Ga. at the Kinderlou Forest Golf Club, while Allcorn will look to qualify for the second stage at Lantana Golf Club in Lantana, Texas. (Baylorbears.com)
Super 25 scores Oct 24, 2009
Lowndes, Valdosta, Ga. (7-1)Friday: Defeated Houston County (Warner Robins), 35-0. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ex-Valdosta coach O'Brien beloved in Woodstock Oct 24, 2009
O'Brien beloved in Woodstock after Valdosta let him go ... Mike O Brien knew wasn t in Valdosta any more when he lost a game and didn t come home to find a for sale sign in his yard, he once said ... Jokes aside, O Brien insists he takes no satisfaction in Valdosta s latest turmoil, the ousting of Rick Tomberlin, Valdosta s third coach in seven seasons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Week 9: Wild and wet Oct 24, 2009
Valdosta 24, Coffee 7 (Tomberlin begins his lame-duck run at the state playoffs, as all of his bosses hope like hell that Valdosta loses so they can save face) ... Valdosta over Coffee Lowndes over Houston Colquitt over Warner Robins Northside over Tifton the north ga teams better be ready come playoff time I gotta feeling south ga is gonna play some ball ... I will be in Valdosta this weekend as my daughter has a gymnastics competition at Lowndes County High School. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Weekend Predictions: Falcons, Jackets and Phillips (oh my) Oct 23, 2009
Forget these games JS check out North Alabama at Valdosta State on FxSS great game & those guys are knocking the crap out of one another. Dart-throwing Chimp. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
JC Shurburtt » Oct 22, 2009
Wide receiver (Valdosta, Ga. Valdosta) says he has an offer from East Carolina. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
JAG arsonist gets 7 years Oct 22, 2009
Her attorney, B. Miles Hannan of Valdosta, has said Pierce was upset because her fellow employees would not support her in an investigation into the theft of office supplies. U.S. Attorney Maxwell Wood has said Pierce broke a window and entered the legal office building, piled papers on desks, poured gasoline and set the fire with a butane lighter. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fulton judge killed in Ala. plane crash Oct 21, 2009
Conklin, who completed her freshman year at Valdosta State University, is planning to transfer to the University of West Georgia, Linda Rumohr said. Marcus K. Garner contributed to this report. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Siblings crowned at game Oct 21, 2009
Jessica will graduate in the spring of 2010, hopes to attend either the University of Georgia or Valdosta State, and said she may seek a career in pharmacy. Brianna, who has two years of high school remaining after this year, said she just hopes she can match her sister's record of being on the homecoming court four consecutive years. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mistakes on special teams hurt UCA Oct 21, 2009
Ross, who is still listed on the roster as a wide receiver, threw for 155 yards and ran for 151 in a 23-17 loss to Valdosta State. Harding finished with 367 yards of offense. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Former Noles pledge Ed Christian selects Auburn Oct 19, 2009
Four-star offensive tackle Ed Christian of Lowndes (Valdosta, Ga. who recently decommitted from Florida State, has made a pledge to play for Auburn. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
48th Families Celebrate Fall and Each Other Oct 19, 2009
Sarah Buwa and her 14-month-old son, Thomas, traveled from Valdosta to Macon to spend time with other families they have something in common with. "This is our first deployment, so we're all kinda new to the process," said Buwa, whose husband is serving in Afghanistan. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Trio of Wetumpka grads making impact for No. 2 Lions Oct 17, 2009
The Lions, who have a two-game lead in the Gulf South Conference over Ouachita Baptist (3-2), Valdosta State (3-2) and Henderson State (3-2) ... Following Thursdays match-up with the Statesmen, UNA will travel to Valdosta State (Oct 22) and then to Arkansas-Monticello (Oct. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Discuss Week 8 Oct 17, 2009
Fitzgerald will valdosta Early county bobcats this friday, they will not know what hit, after the hurricane is over then they will be able to access the damage ... Here s a good game Harrisson vs. valdosta who can do worse ... PEACHTREE RIDGE ALREADY GOT VALDOSTA D BY LOWNDES. what a hypocrite. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Preps scores Oct 17, 2009
Lowndes, Valdosta, Ga. (6-1)Next: Oct. 23 at Houston County (Warner Robins). (USA Today -- Sports)
Midseason Report: Freshman All American Oct 17, 2009
CB , PARTICULARS: 5-9/175 HIGH SCHOOL: Valdosta (Ga. Lowndes BUZZ: One of the few bright spots for a shaky Seminoles defense, Reid has two interceptions, including one he returned for a touchdown against BYU. He's also a top punt and kick returner. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
State college notebook Oct 17, 2009
Valdosta State WR Cedric Jones, who holds the Gulf South record for career catches, might find it tough to reach the Division II record of 323, set by Clarence Coleman of Ferris State. Jones, a senior, has 265 career receptions, 58 behind Coleman. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
OT high on Auburn Oct 16, 2009
Lowndes four-star OT Ed Christian, a 6-foot-5, 280-pounder out of Valdosta, Ga. took an unofficial visit to Auburn and watched as the Tigers beat Ball State 54-30. (Auburn Sports -- Rivals.com)
Scouts Weigh in on the Top 25 Oct 16, 2009
ATH, 5-8/168, Valdosta, Ga ... Greg Reid, CB, 5-9/168, Valdosta, GA (Uncommitted) 21. (UStateAgs.com)
High schools: Valdosta (Ga.) High fires coach Oct 15, 2009
Rivals High - Valdosta (Ga ... With six national championships in its storied history, Valdosta (Ga ... Valdosta City Schools Superintendent Bill Cason fired Coach Rick Tomberlin in the middle of the season - just four days after a crushing 57-15 loss to cross-town rival Lowndes. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
New Clark Atlanta coach has tough opener Oct 15, 2009
Valdosta State (3-3, 3-2 Gulf South) ... GMC, which was No. 14 last week and fell out of the rankings in this week s NJCAA poll, will host the Valdosta State junior varsity at 6 p.m. Thursday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Arkansas State coach upset after ugly loss Oct 15, 2009
Harding will have its work cut out for it at home against Valdosta State, but Arkansas Tech has a good chance to pick up a win against West Georgia, which has lost 20 consecutive games ... Valdosta St. 41, Harding 9. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Black Leaders Call for Valdosta Schools Chief to Resign Oct 14, 2009
(AP) -- Black leaders upset over Valdosta schools not airing a live speech by President Barack Obama are calling for the white school district superintendent to resign. During a Monday night school board forum, NAACP and Southern Christian Leadership Conference members lined up to ask Valdosta City Schools Superintendent Bill Cason to step down, saying his decision to not show the Sept. 8 speech to school children live was racially motivated ... The speech was shown in most Valdosta schools in... (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Theme parks roll out the boo! for kids Oct 13, 2009
Wild Adventures: Valdosta, Ga. When: Weekends only, October 3-31. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Tests ahead for unbeaten teams Oct 12, 2009
In other news, Id like to her peoples take on Lowndes-Valdosta ... Valdosta had some injury issues ... Because its Valdosta, I quickly went to some of the message boards to hear the backlash after the game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
