By Ashley Jones, Arts & Entertainment Editor  Zaxby’s restaurant plans anniversary celebration of grand opening in Valdosta. On March 27, the Zaxby’s store located on North Ashley Street will celebrate the first anniversary of its grand opening.  The Valdosta restaurant will open the celebration with a ribbon-cutting ceremony taking place at 9:45 a.m.  Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, Zaxby’s will offer the first 100 guests Deck of Dealz (a year full of free food), free Birthday Cake milkshakes for everyone, swag, coupons, and other fun activities.  In addition, anyone from ...

By: Aiyana Hunter, Staff Writer For decades, football has been Valdosta’s lifeblood. There has been, for many, no greater time for the community to come together than to indulge in the competitive spirit sport brings.  There is one defining (high school) game that has etched itself into the hearts of many years after year—Winnersville, the culmination of a rivalry between Lowndes and Valdosta. It’s an event ...

          By Anna Ramsey, Staff Editor Pack your party hats and kazoos, Blazers; you have a 200th birthday party to attend.  Lowndes County’s Board of Commissioners is inviting the entire community to the historic Lowndes County Park from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, for a bicentennial celebration. That’s a lot of birthday candles.   Burgers and ...