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Fort Valley State University Choir wins inaugural HBCU Choir of the Year award

The Fort Valley State University Choir has made history after being named as the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Choir of the Year award recipient at the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards.

Byron, Peach County residents discuss comprehensive services, infrastructure

The Peach County Board of Commissioners, along with the City of Byron and Middle Georgia Regional Commission (MGRC), are looking to gather feedback from residents about future developments within the county.

Peach Commissioners approve 180 ft telecommunications tower, discuss TSPLOST

The Peach County Board of Commissioners has approved a conditional use request for a proposed 180-foot telecommunications facility proposed to be located near 10660 Miami Valley Road.

Warner Robins plant nursery gets second chance in Fort Valley after college closure

A plant nursery slated to close after Georgia Military College closed its Warner Robins campus in July 2026 has been given a second chance in Fort Valley thanks to a local business. 

Fort Valley City Council votes to lower the millage rate, approves new auditing firm

The Fort Valley City Council has voted to lower the millage rate from 15 mills down to 11.806 mils after the council had revived over $600,000 in funds from the FLOST.

Fort Valley man’s murder charges dropped from 2025 fatal shooting due to insufficient evidence

Murder charges against a Fort Valley man have been dropped after prosecutors cited insufficient evidence to tie him to a fatal shooting from August 2025.

Peach, Crawford residents push back against proposed data center ordinance

The Byron city council held a public forum to present its updated proposed data center ordinance Monday evening, which many residents believe did not include strict enough requirements and regulations.

Shootout on Murray Road leaves one injured, according to FVPD

The Fort Valley Police Department is investigating a reported shootout that left one person injured.

Fort Valley city council censures mayor amid allegations of misrepresentation, false statements

The Fort Valley City Council has formally censured Mayor Shakeena Reeves and imposed strict restrictions on Reeves’ authority following allegations of misrepresentation and false statements.

Peach County, Fort Valley gather feedback on future growth in land development meeting

The Middle Georgia Regional Commission (MGRC), Peach County Board of Commissioners, and the City of Fort Valley held a land-development meeting at the Peach County Courthouse to gather feedback from Fort Valley residents on future developments in the city and county.

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