City school board votes to oust Rodemaker

VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Board of Education voted Tuesday night to not bring back Valdosta High School football coach Alan Rodemaker next year.

While the recommendation was made to keep the coach, it did not pass during the school board meeting. 

School board members who voted in favor of keeping Rodemaker were Kelly Wilson, Stacy Bush, Trey Sherwood and Tad Moseley. Those opposed were Warren Lee, Liz Shumphard, Tyra Howard, Debra Bell and Kelisa Brown. 

 

Desiree Carver is a reporter at the Valdosta Daily Times. She can be reached at (229) 244-3400 ext. 1215.

Local News

City Council approves CDBG application on behalf of Halcyon Home

Local News

Never Lost, Inc. to host CASA training

Local News

Archbold kicks off Heart Month with health talk

Education

Board of Edcuation honors Dr. Mary Scruggs’ retirement

Local News

South Georgia Ballet receives proclamation at City Council meeting

Local News

Thomas County Public Works Director appointed

Local News

Archbold Orthopedics introduces new Joint Replacement Option

Education

Thomasville National Bank supports Scott Elementary field trip incentive

Local News

Jackie Robinson’s story next up for TEF Family Series

Local News

Farm Bureau “Harvest for All” Campaign helps feed the hungry

Lifestyles

Color brings harmony to the landscape!

Local News

Reps. Taylor and Cannon give update on Kemp’s budget report

Local News

MimEcriUSA celebrates grand opening with $7 Million investment, creating 50 new jobs

Local News

First Commerce and Archbold Foundation partner to raise more than $27,000 through #FlamingoChallenge

Local News

Thomasville Chapter DAR presents American History Essay Contest Awards


Local News

Rev. Hedrington recognized at City Council meeting

Local News

Hadley, Pittman attend Lloyd J. Austin III farewell tribute

Local News

TCSO, Public Works team up to clear roadways

Local News

Modern vs. Contemporary furniture takes the stage at Center for the Arts

Local News

17th Century Colonial Dames hear program on Massachusetts Witch Trials

Lifestyles

Enrichment items complete the landscape!

Local News

Imagine Thomasville and Archbold Orthopedics celebrate grand opening and expanded healthcare services

Local News

Vita Fuse celebrates grand opening in Thomasville

News

Taylor and Cannon begin week one of Legislative Session 2025