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Valdosta tree damage during storm caused by 75mph winds
VALDOSTA – The National Weather Service has reviewed and determined the tree damage around Valdosta was caused by high winds. According to the US National Weather Service Tallahassee Florida Facebook page, it has been determined the extensive damage was caused by winds estimated around 75 mph. For more information...
Hurricane-force winds to blame for damage in Lowndes County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Tallahassee National Weather Service office has determined that straight-line winds up to 75 mph are to blame for the damage across Valdosta and surrounding Lowndes County. Meteorologists from the NWS found extensive damage across Valdosta due to a severe thunderstorm that moved across the city...
City of Valdosta warning of tree and debris removal scams
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The city of Valdosta is warning residents of a scam where tree and debris removal is being offered for unreasonably high prices. This comes after severe weather hit the area on Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning. The city said certified tree surgeons will have documentation...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Rain, damage and closures
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Severe weather has resulted in damage, power outages and closure reports throughout Southwest Georgia. A few roads were washed out and several trees were reported downed. Ping-pong-sized hail was reported in parts of the county. Cook County. In the morning, the overall county saw ping-pong-sized hail...
Valdosta Regional Forestry invites landowners to legislative session
VALDOSTA – Valdosta Regional Forestry invites landowners to the 2024 Georgia Legislative Session at Wiregrass. Valdosta Regional Forestry Group invites landowners to join the Georgia Forestry Association at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College on April 2, 2024 to discuss the 2024 Georgia Legislative Session and hear from other interesting speakers.
Queen Anne Cottage, Valdosta
This house has been repainted since I made this photograph, and I think some restoration work has been done. There are several Victorian residences in this neighborhood and at least a few of them are based on Barber pattern book designs. I’m not familiar enough with those works to know if this is a Barber, but I wouldn’t be surprised. The octagonal turret really adds to the character of this fine home.
State Rep. Dexter Sharper to host Influential Women of Georgia Day
ATLANTA – State Rep. Dexter Sharper together with other GA Representatives will host the Influential Women of Georgia Day at State Capitol. State Representatives Dexter Sharper (D-Valdosta), Mesha Mainor (R-Atlanta) and Billy Mitchell (D-Stone Mountain) will host the Influential Women of Georgia Day on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Georgia State Capitol.
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