Leadership Lowndes

05/31/2026

Come enjoy a great meal at Big Nick's this Tuesday and support Family Connection!

Leadership Lowndes Community Service Group 4 is proud to partner with Family Connection this year to help make a difference for local children and families.

Join us at Big Nick's from 6:00-9:00 p.m., and a portion of the evening's sales will be donated to Family Connection to support their important work in our community.

05/26/2026

May Program Day: Quality of Life!

The Leadership Lowndes Class of 2026 recently spent the day exploring the many places, experiences, and opportunities that help make Valdosta-Lowndes County such a great place to live, work, and play during their annual Quality of Life Day!

From local attractions and entertainment venues to arts, recreation, history, and community spaces, class members experienced firsthand the variety of opportunities that contribute to the culture and vibrancy of our community. The day included visits and presentations from organizations and businesses across the area, highlighting everything from family fun and tourism to sports, the arts, and local history.

Thank you to all of our hosts, speakers, and community partners for helping showcase the many things that make Valdosta-Lowndes County a wonderful place to call home!

05/15/2026

Way to go Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and Tabora Temple, USAF®,
Director of Military and Veterans Services!

Tabora is a graduate of the LL Class of 2023 and a current Board Member. Congratulations on this prestigious distinction!

Valdosta, GA (May 12, 2026) — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announced today that it has earned the 2026–2027 Military Friendly® School desi...

05/14/2026

From reminiscing on old memories to making new connections, the Leadership Lowndes on the Lawn alumni event was a success!

We loved seeing alumni from nearly every Leadership Lowndes class gathered together at the beautiful Valdosta State University Alumni House for an evening of fellowship, networking, and plenty of laughs.

And while we heard lots of “BEST CLASS EVER!” echoing across the lawn all evening long… we’ll let that debate continue a little longer. 😉

05/05/2026

Alumni event: THIS THURSDAY!

Calling all LL Alumni! Join us for Leadership Lowndes on the Lawn!
An alumni social bringing LL classes together for a night of great food, drinks, and even better company 💙 Come reconnect, reengage, and maybe even settle the score on who really is the BEST CLASS EVER 😉

🌿 Leadership Lowndes on the Lawn
📍 VSU Alumni House
📅 May 7 | 6–9 PM
🎟️ $35 ticket includes:
🦐 Low Country Boil
🍻 Open bar (beer, wine + LL Blueberry Lemonade Punch!)

Open to LL alumni in good standing + a guest, so grab your classmates and come ready to represent!
REGISTER HERE: https://leadership-lowndes.square.site/product/leadership-lowndes-on-the-lawn/43JFAJCUA43MKK2UTQFQT5SX?cs=true&cst=custom&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0dz3q42u&fbclid=IwY2xjawRnPVlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlYmZiVGFJSEh5NG9OZlRkc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHocKqAaoRcgdIhm8UYhqISkLSpfDZWftt2lLqBXkzaebmOuDuvlcL6mP0RXk_aem_ePmHhBuSocsYx1yWrNvyRA

04/30/2026

Leadership Lowndes Youth Update!

As part of our commitment to keeping the program fresh, relevant, and impactful, we’re making a few updates to the structure and timeline. Applications will now open at the beginning of the school year, with programming kicking off shortly after.

These changes are designed to better fit students’ schedules and create an even more engaging and accessible experience.

We can’t wait to kick things off next school year and see the next group of student leaders step up!

04/27/2026

Congratulations, Jacob!

Jacob was in the Leadership Lowndes Class of 2024 and is a current board member. We know he will do great things in this new role!

VALDOSTA — Ameris Bank appoints Jacob Bell as Market President to lead growth, service and community partnerships in Valdosta.

04/27/2026

Congratulations, Jason!

Jason was in the Class of 2022 and served on our board. We can’t wait to see what he does in this role!

🎉𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐂𝐀 👏

The 𝐖𝐈𝐍 (𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤) 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 has named Jason Van Nus as its inaugural CEO, effective July 1, 2026.

Van Nus brings a strong track record in education and workforce development, including leading work-based learning and youth apprenticeship programs at Lowndes High School. His experience connecting students with real-world career opportunities—and his recognition as a state and regional Teacher of the Year—reflect his commitment to preparing the next generation for success.

“WIN has the opportunity to become one of the most important workforce drivers in our region. We are not just introducing a new school model; we are introducing a better way to connect education and the workforce.” — Jason Van Nus.

We’re excited to see his leadership shape the future of workforce development across our region. 💼🎓

👉 💻Read more: https://onevaldostalowndes.com/win-regional-cca-appoints-jason-van-nus-as-first-ceo/

WIN College & Career Academy
Georgia College & Career Academies

04/24/2026

We are so grateful for the impact Leadership Lowndes has on the Miracle League of Valdosta 💙

From alumni serving on our board and on the field, to current board members and class participants actively volunteering—Leadership Lowndes is woven into everything we do. We are honored to have been selected as a partner group in the past and to continue growing alongside such an incredible organization.

A special thank you to the current class members who were able to come out Thursday—we appreciate you showing up, supporting our athletes, and bringing such great energy!

We love supporting Leadership Lowndes and their mission of developing strong, passionate leaders in our community!

04/24/2026

Thank you, Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority, for hosting Leadership Lowndes Alumni today for a valuable Economic Development Update. Opportunities like this keep our alumni informed, involved, and invested in the continued growth of our community.

We’re grateful to partner with organizations like VLDA who share that commitment—and to all of our alumni who took the time to be there.