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Valdosta, Georgia Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Valdosta! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Planning your night at VSU’s Pops in the Park?
- How Lowndes High’s Class of 2026 beat SAT averages
- Why Valdosta police cleared the Dollar General shooting bystander.
Also on today's calendar: K-POP WARRIORS - VALDOSTA, GA and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cheese that isn't yours? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 90 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 88, low: 62.
- Thursday: Warm with brilliant sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. VSU's Pops in the Park returns October 20 with live music and scholarships (valdostatoday.com) — Valdosta residents can enjoy VSU’s Pops in the Park on Tuesday, Oct. 20, featuring live performances by university music groups and a guest soloist at the Fine Arts Building Amphitheatre. Tickets support music scholarships, with flexible pricing, free admission for children, and options to bring chairs, picnics, or reserve tables for groups and sponsors. 
2. Lowndes High School celebrates strong SAT scores for Class of 2026 (valdostatoday.com) — Lowndes High School students in Valdosta posted an average SAT score of 1082 for the Class of 2026, beating both Georgia and national averages. Local juniors outperformed state and national peers in reading, writing, and math, reflecting strong preparation, student effort, and support from teachers and families across Lowndes County Schools.
3. No charges for man who shot attacker inside Valdosta Dollar General (wctv.tv) — A man who intervened in a violent assault at the Bemiss Road Dollar General in Valdosta will not face charges, according to city police. Investigators say he shot the alleged attacker after witnessing a woman being beaten and then being attacked himself. The suspect, now jailed in Lowndes County on multiple assault-related charges, and the victim both received hospital treatment following the Oct. 1 incident.
4. Greater Valdosta United Way launches 2027 United for ALICE Campaign with $1.5 million goal (valdostadailytimes.com) — Greater Valdosta United Way has kicked off its 2027 United for ALICE Campaign with a $1.5 million goal, already 25% funded, to support struggling working families in Valdosta and 16 surrounding South Georgia counties. The campaign will fund youth opportunities, financial assistance, health and mental health access, and community resiliency programs, and residents are urged to give, volunteer, and advocate to help reach the goal.
5. Football Recap: 15th Straight Home Win for Lowndes (maxpreps.com) — Lowndes extended its home winning streak to 16 games with a dominant 50-13 victory over Camden County, powered by a huge rushing night from Mason Woods. The result keeps the Vikings unbeaten and sets up more regional interest in local football. Camden now turns its attention to a road game at Valdosta on Tuesday night, giving Wildcats fans a big home matchup to watch.
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★ Featured events ★
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Harry Potter Movies Trivia at Fortify Pizza and Burger Bar →
Fortify Pizza & Burger Bar, 206 North Patterson Street, Valdosta
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
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VMS Basketball vs Pelham
Valdosta Middle School, 110 Burton St #1783, Valdosta
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K-POP WARRIORS - VALDOSTA, GA →
Rainwater Conference Center, 1 Meeting Place, Valdosta
5:00 pm -
Fitness Reconditioning Program →
Moody AFB Fitness Center, 4851 Burrel St, Bldg 404, Valdosta
7:30 am -
Family Fit Camp →
Moody AFB Fitness Center, 4851 Burrel St, Bldg 404, Valdosta
9:00 am -
VMS Basketball vs Scintilla
Valdosta Middle School, 110 Burton St #1783, Valdosta
4:30 pm -
Powder Puff (Martin Stadium)
Lowndes High School Valdosta, GA 31601
4:30 pm -
12-gauge / GA-12 Meet & Greet →
GA-12 Club House, 2417 South Patterson St., Valdosta
6:00 pm -
VHS Wildcats @ Colquitt Co.
Colquitt County High School, 105 Darbyshire Rd, Norman Park
7:30 pm -
SDI Nitrox Course →
Southern Ocean Sports, 1607 N. Ashely Street, Valdosta
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SDI Advanced Course →
Southern Ocean Sports, 1607 N. Ashely Street, Valdosta
8:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Monday October 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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CrossFit with Chrisha →
Freedom I Fitness Center, 4851 Burrel St, Moody Air Force Base
11:00 am
Tuesday October 13
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