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Get Connected with Your Own Community!

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

Check out and follow GO LOCO @lowndescountyga on Instragram to stay in the know about everything that is happening in Lowndes County!

Lowndes County Chairman, Bill Slaughter Recently Participated in the Georgia Department of Transportation

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

Lowndes County Chairman, Bill Slaughter recently participated in the Georgia Department of Transportation's #AheadOfTheCurvePodcast podcast

Pine Grove Middle School's STEM Career Day

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

744 students - that's how many Team Lowndes had the opportunity to meet with today at Pine Grove Middle School's STEM Career Day.

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Utilities Department Took Part in Locate Training

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

On Wednesday, some employees from our Utilities Department took part in locate training.

Watershed Coalition is Suwannee Riverkeeper

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

Join Chairman Bill Slaughter & Valdosta, A City Without Limits Mayor Scott James Matheson for the 4th annual Mayor and Chairman’s Paddle with WWALS Watershed Coalition is Suwannee Riverkeeper.

Lowndes County Fire Rescue Graduated Recruit Class 22-03 and Gained 5 New Firefighters

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

Their 16-week, nearly 600-hour training regimen consisted of courses in basic and advanced firefighting, hazardous materials operations, and emergency medical training.

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Due to the Recent Rain in #Lowndescountga, Our Local Rivers Are Full‼️

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

Regardless of whether the parking areas at the boat ramps are usable and/or the river is accessible, the water flows are extremely high

Congratulations, Lt. Herb Bennett!

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

Lt. Bennett with the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office

Roads Are Wet

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

Lowndes County has received several inches of rain in the last few days

Severe Weather Preparedness Week Is This Week!

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

Disasters strike at any moment, so you and your family may not be together when it happens

Traffic Alert

By Press release submission | Feb 13, 2023

Closed Due to Water Over the Roadway.

Severe Weather Preparedness Week

By Press release submission | Feb 13, 2023

Lowndes County Emergency Management Encourages Lowndes County Residents to Prepare During Severe Weather Preparedness Week February 6-10.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

By Press release submission | Feb 13, 2023

In partnership with Georgia Power, the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners recently cut the ribbon on the electric vehicle charging stations located in the Lowndes County Judicial & Administrative Complex that are now available to the public.

Calling All Residents, Schools, and Businesses!

By Press release submission | Feb 13, 2023

Join Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and EMA Lowndes at 9 a.m. today as they are participating in the statewide PrepareAthon for the tornado safety drill.

Congratulations and Best Wishes Officer Nesmith!

By Press release submission | Feb 13, 2023

We appreciate your dedication and service to our community!

Expect Heavy Rainfall and the Potential for Strong to Severe Storms

By Press release submission | Feb 13, 2023

Expect heavy rainfall and the potential for strong to severe storms today, with localized flash flooding, damaging wind gusts, and a tornado or two as the main threats to the region today and into the weekend.

Lowndes County Bird Supper 2023

By Press release submission | Feb 13, 2023

The 2023 Lowndes County Bird Supper was a huge hit in Atlanta last night.

Active Shooter Training Which Included Lowndes County Fire Rescue and Lowndes County 911

By Press release submission | Feb 13, 2023

Over the weekend multiple public safety agencies from our area participated in active shooter training which included Lowndes County Fire Rescue and Lowndes County 911