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Jackson reveals affordability plan while defending business dealings with state

Facing renewed pressure over his business dealings as he runs for Georgia governor, Republican Rick Jackson pledged to end his healthcare contracting with the state by Dec. 31 if he wins the election against Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.

ABAC First Tuesday Concert Series opens Sept. 1 with music faculty performance

The 2026-27 First Tuesday Concert Series at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will open Sept. 1 with a performance by ABAC’s music faculty.

Former Georgia correctional officer cadet sentenced for meth smuggling

A former Georgia correctional officer cadet who attempted to bring more than a half kilogram of unadulterated methamphetamine into Dooly State Prison for an inmate was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison for his crime, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office on Thursday.

Education Briefs Aug. 20

SGSC announces Academic Honors List A total of 385 South Georgia State College students have earned a spot on the Summer 2026 Academic Recognition Lists, according to a recent announcement […]

ABAC builds on enrollment momentum with continued growth

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is beginning the 2026-27 academic year with continued enrollment momentum.

Georgia farmers recognized for 2025 peanut yields

Fifteen farm families were recently announced by the University of Georgia Peanut Team for their high yielding peanuts in 2025. The high yields ranged from 4,156 to 6,794 pounds per acre.

Christian artist Crowder to perform Sunday

Contemporary Christian recording artist Crowder will perform Sunday at the John Hunt Auditorium at the UGA Tifton Campus.

Both candidates for state school superintendent say they will push for change

Georgia's longtime Republican state school superintendent is touting his experience to fend off his Democratic challenger, who calls herself a change agent.

South GeorgiaLEADS welcomes 2026–2027 regional leadership class

VALDOSTA – South GeorgiaLEADS (SGL) has selected its 2026–2027 Regional Leadership Initiative class, bringing together professionals from across South Georgia for an eight-month experience focused on regional understanding, collaboration, and […]

A Focus on More than Fitness: Axon Performance opens its doors

Recently opened fitness center Axon Performance aims to bring a new approach to fitness, health, and wellness.

Wiregrass degree helps propel Montgomery Dykes toward 4-year college

Montgomery Dykes’ educational journey demonstrates how students can move seamlessly from high school dual enrollment to technical education, employment and a four-year university.

ThunderCon returns to ABAC Sept. 19 with voice actors, cosplay, wrestling and more

ThunderCon at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will return Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Gressette Gymnasium.

RANDY MILLER: Don’t strip Georgia farmers of the tools keeping us in business

When Hurricane Helene tore through south Georgia in 2024, it took down 400 acres of 40-year-old pine timber on our family's farm in Nicholls.