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🌱 What we know after a deadly shooting at a Valdosta business

Valdosta, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know after a deadly shooting at a Valdosta business
  • How Odum Library quietly connects Valdosta to vital federal information
  • Watch who dominated Sunday at South Georgia Motorsports Park

Today's riddle: Why is the mushroom always invited to the party? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Two injured, one killed in shooting at Valdosta business, sheriff's office says (wctv.tv) — Authorities say three people were shot Sunday at a business on Madison Highway in Valdosta, with two hospitalized and one person dying from injuries. The suspected shooter is in custody, and deputies are urging residents to avoid the immediate area while stressing there is no ongoing threat to the public as the investigation continues.
   

2. VSU celebrates 70 years of preserving access, empowering inquiry, supporting democracy (valdostadailytimes.com) — Valdosta State University is marking 70 years of Odum Library serving as a Federal Depository Library, giving local students and residents free access to U.S. government documents. As the only FDLP library in south Georgia, Odum provides vital print and digital resources that support research, civic engagement, and informed decision-making for the Valdosta community.
   

3. NHRA Results: 2026 South Georgia Sunday Video Highlights (draglist.com) — Fans around Valdosta can relive Sunday’s NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park with a new package of winner highlight videos and interviews. The clips showcase top performances in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle, all tied together through the 2026 Valdosta Sunday media link for easy viewing.
   

4. Man charged with fraud for posing as St. Mary Parish Sheriff deputy (cenlanow.com) — A 22-year-old Valdosta resident was arrested after investigators linked him to alleged scam calls impersonating Louisiana law enforcement and demanding bond money. Lowndes County deputies took him into custody in Georgia before he was transported to St. Mary Parish, where he faces multiple fraud-related charges and has since been released on bond. Authorities urge residents to hang up on similar calls and contact verified law enforcement numbers.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Valdosta

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    Thursday May 7
  • Honors Night (9-11)
    Lowndes High School Valdosta, GA 31601
    6:00 pm
    • Friday May 8
  • CTAE Honors Program
    Lowndes High School Valdosta, GA 31601
    8:30 am
    • Monday May 11
  • Senior Sunset (Soccer Field)
    Lowndes High School Valdosta, GA 31601
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FOUND CAT ALERT!
    is this your pet? Pet was found on May 03, 2026 near Lake Park, GA For more details about this pet or to contact the finder, click here: https:/… (Nextdoor River Street)
  • Wasn't that rain wonderful.
    I wonder if we get more this weekend. That would be great. Have a good rest of your day everybody (Nextdoor Clyattville)
  • Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Valdosta. Apply here.
  • Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator 1 - Tie Marking 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: He is a fungi (Thank you Liz N. for sending it in!)
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