New state college considers sports choices

The all-new Middle Georgia State College is considering its options for its new intercollegiate athletics when it opens in January 2013.  Macon.com has the details here.


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Valdosta 3rd poorest MSA in U.S., report says

Valdosta is the third poorest metropolitan area in America.  That's what a recently released report says.

247wallst.com reports that Valdosta ranked third behind two metro areas in Texas, with Brownsville coming in second, and McAllen topping the list.

Click here for more on this story, courtesy of the Valdosta Daily Times  


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School board candidate dumps lawsuit

A candidate for a seat on the Dougherty County Board of Education has withdrawn his lawsuit so he can focus on being a write-in candidate.  Click here for more details, courtesy of the Albany Herald.

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Sunbelt Expo is 35 years old

One of the nation's largest agricultural expos turns 35 this year. Click here to find out more about the history making moment for the Sunbelt Expo in Moultrie, courtesy of the Moultrie Observer.

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