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Valdosta, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Valdosta! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How efficient is Lowndes County Schools with your tax dollars?
  • How Valdosta’s first fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon is changing care
  • Why Valdosta’s gas is cheapest in Georgia despite soaring prices

Also on today's calendar: Copy of Training Workshop: Primary Prevention for Community Professionals and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 70.
  • Thursday: A thick cloud cover, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lowndes County Schools Earns 4.5-Star Financial Efficiency Rating (valdostatoday.com) — Lowndes County Schools, based in the Valdosta area, has earned a 4.5-star Financial Efficiency Rating, ranking sixth in Georgia for using tax dollars effectively to support student achievement. District leaders say the recognition reflects strong stewardship, disciplined budgeting, and a focus on investing wisely in students, staff, and schools.
   

2. Dr. Raszewski celebrates his one-year anniversary in Valdosta (valdostadailytimes.com) — Valdosta residents now have a fellowship-trained foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon marking his first year of practice in town, expanding access to specialized care close to home. Dr. Jesse Raszewski, a U.S. Army Reserve major, emphasizes empathy, communication, and advanced surgical options for local patients dealing with injuries, arthritis, and complex lower-extremity problems.
   

3. Georgia gas prices hit $4.09 a gallon (thegeorgiasun.com) — Valdosta currently has the cheapest gas in Georgia at $4.01 a gallon, giving local drivers a slight break as statewide prices climb to $4.09. The report compares prices across major cities, explains how high crude oil costs are driving the spike, and shares AAA tips for stretching your fuel budget through smarter driving and shopping around.
   

4. VSU Student Helps Preserve Brooks County History Through Archives Project (valdostatoday.com) — A Valdosta State University grant-backed project is helping preserve South Georgia’s history, with Valdosta senior Kyle Sandoval working in the Archives and Special Collections. Through a five-year digitization and preservation partnership, VSU is safeguarding materials from small museums like the Quitman Brooks County Museum, while giving local students hands-on experience that could shape future teaching and research careers.
   

5. Valdosta State research predicts 2033 as a turning point for AI in biomedical science (valdostadailytimes.com) — Valdosta readers may be interested that a Valdosta State University biology professor’s new study predicts 2033 as a key tipping point for AI growth in biomedical research. The work, based on PubMed publication trends, also supports VSU’s push to expand data science and AI education so local students are better prepared for rapidly changing scientific careers.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Every day, here on nextdoor, i see neighbors asking for work, offering their hands, and struggling to make tomorrow a little easier than today.
    Some are born with plenty; others must fight for every dollar they earn. But beneath all those differences, we are all the same—people trying to live… (Nextdoor Moody)
  • It's a strange thing when a stranger decides your character before they've ever looked you in the eyes.
    No conversation, no history, no reason — just a quiet little warning thrown into the wind like they know something the rest of the world doesn't. I… (Nextdoor Moody)
  • Culver's posted a job opening for Part Time Team Member in Valdosta. Apply here.
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Valdosta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Valdosta here.

Ok Valdosta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I’ll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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