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Georgia Country Rap Duo Performs April 20 at the Wild Adventures LIVE! Amphitheater
For Release: April 11, 2024
Valdosta, GA – The Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series presented by TKO Valdosta Nissan continues Saturday, April 20 with country rap duo The LACS taking the Wild Adventures LIVE! Amphitheater stage.
“Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen and serious medical event, the scheduled April 20 performance by country artist Colt Ford has been canceled. Our thoughts are with Colt Ford and his family and friends during this challenging time,” said Jon Vigue, Vice President and General Manager. “However, I am pleased to announce that The LACS will be filling in to perform on April 20. With their signature blend of country, Southern rock, and hip-hop, The LACS will deliver an amazing performance our guests won’t want to miss.”
Self-proclaimed “renegade redneck rap“ duo The LACS, comprised of Clay Sharpe and Brian King of Baxley, Georgia, create a hybrid genre of music drawing elements from outlaw country, southern rock and crunk hip-hop to bring an unmatched fusion to their stage performances.
The LACS boast more than a dozen records in their discography receiving millions of streams and have released several singles since their last studio album in 2021. Guests can sing along to favorites like “Dirt Road Dollars,” “Way of Life,” and “Outback” and look forward to brand new music from their upcoming album Country Lit. The LACS will take the Wild Adventures LIVE! Amphitheater stage at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 20.
General Admission to the concert is included free with a 2024 Season Pass, and Gold and Diamond Passholders can purchase Reserved Concert Seats at a discount. Guests who do not have a 2024 Season Pass can purchase General Admission to the concert for $10 and Reserved Concert Seats for as low as $15 as an additional cost to park admission.
Before The LACS concert, guests can enjoy live music from solo country singer/songwriter Casey Robinson from 4-7 p.m.at the Water’s Edge Stage.
“It’s tough to beat a scenic lake view, an ice cold beverage and a fresh-baked, hand-rolled pretzel while enjoying local music after a day of exploring, rides, and slides,” said Elke Schultz, marketing manager. “Guests can unwind at Water’s Edge before a night of ‘rhythm, rhyme and raucous good times’ with The LACS on the Wild Adventures LIVE! Amphitheater Stage.”
Families can enjoy every Wild Adventures LIVE! concert and unlimited visits to Wild Adventures Theme Park and Splash Island Water Park all season with a 2024 Season Pass on sale now at WildAventures.com.
Wild Adventures Theme Park is located at the halfway point between Atlanta, Ga. and Orlando, Fla. off Interstate 75 and is home to more than 40 family and thrill rides, hundreds of exotic animals, dozens of concerts and special events each year and Splash Island Waterpark, named as one of the “Top 30 Waterparks” in the country by U.S. News and World Report. Wild Adventures is ranked as the Fifth Most Affordable Theme Park in America in the Theme Park Price Index published by HomeToGo and the Top Theme Park Deal in Georgia by Yahoo! Finance. In July, Wild Adventures was ranked as “The #1 Theme Park in Georgia” by TripAdvisor.
Look how beautiful! On April 1st, the Worth County Department of Family and Children Services planted pinwheels by the fountain in Sylvester for the 22nd year! This was to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month. Thank you for all you do for our community!
Source: Worth County DFCS
Source: MJPL
The Worth County Elementary School faculty and staff made a donation to the Sylvester - Worth County Recreation Department recently. This donation was made from the proceeds of their Wednesday jean fundraiser. On behalf of the entire faculty and staff at WCES, they thank David Cooper, his staff at the recreation department, and all the volunteer coaches for the opportunities they provide to the students as well as all the kids in Worth County.
Source: WCSD
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Source: Phoebe
Four Sumter County High School students were recently recognized at the Sumter County Board of Commissioner meeting as “Youth Summit Leaders.” Left to right: Walter Knighton, Nakyra Merritt, Alasia Colwell, Faith Garry, Aydin Beamon, Marnie Dutcher. Congratulations to you all.
Source: SCSD
Did you know that with active supervision and some basic safety tips, every day at the playground can be a walk in the park. Playgrounds are so much fun and children love to play on them but as parents we don’t think about the dangers until something happens. Falls are the most common type of playground injury, accounting for more than 75 percent of all playground-related injuries. Lack of or improper supervision is associated with approximately 45 percent of playground-related injuries. Simple tips can prevent these injuries or less of them. Be sure to actively supervise your children on playgrounds. It won’t be hard – they’ll probably be calling for you to watch them climb, jump and swing. That is for sure. When I use to take Larry and his friends to the park in Sylvester I would hear many times “Watch me do this”. I loved those days! Another simple tip is take your kids to playgrounds with shock-absorbing surfaces such as rubber, synthetic turf, sand, pea gravel, wood chips or mulch. If your child falls, the landing will be more cushioned than on asphalt, concrete, grass or dirt. Always dress appropriately for the playground. Remove necklaces, purses, scarves or clothing with drawstrings that can get caught on equipment and pose a strangulation hazard. Even helmets can be dangerous on a playground, so save those for bikes. And one of the most important tips is to teach children that pushing, shoving or crowding while on the playground can be dangerous. These are simple tips and some that we mostly go by already but if we don’t we need to definitely start. Have fun at any playground but stay safe while playing. You can find more information like this at playgrundsafety.org. Stay safe and enjoy these Spring and Summer days at the park… A place where everyone has fun, children and adults!
Fifth grade students at Worth County Elementary School had the opportunity to participate in an essay contest sponsored by the American Legion Post 335. The title of the essay was "What America Means to Me". The essays are on display at the Margaret Jones Public Library. You can vote for your favorite essay until Saturday, April 20th. Please vote! Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Thank you to all who participated in this event!
Source: WCSD
Sumter County Middle School Agriculture students Aubri Edwards and Kaylynn Hardy have been learning how to prepare succulent arrangements in Mr. Brock's Agriculture class. "We learned that you need an odd number of plants in the pot, but not too many," says Hardy. "These plants need 3 things to thrive: sunshine, water, and soil."
Source: SCSD
Crisp County Farm Bureau Office Manager Macey Dennard, left, and Middle Georgia EMC representative Chipper Jones, right, recently presented a copy of the children’s ag book “My Grandpa, My Tree and Me” to Adrian Slocum, Manager for the Cordele – Crisp Carnegie Public Library. The donation was made on behalf of the Georgia Foundation for A
Crisp County Farm Bureau Office Manager Macey Dennard, left, and Middle Georgia EMC representative Chipper Jones, right, recently presented a copy of the children’s ag book “My Grandpa, My Tree and Me” to Adrian Slocum, Manager for the Cordele – Crisp Carnegie Public Library. The donation was made on behalf of the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and Georgia EMC. Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, Georgia EMC.
Source: Crisp County Farm Bureau
Can you believe they celebrate a day called "two different colored shoes” day?? How funny is that? It definitely brings back funny memories to me. When my mother was working at General Motors, there were some early mornings for her. She would have to get up early to get to work long before the sun came up. She would not want to turn
Can you believe they celebrate a day called "two different colored shoes” day?? How funny is that? It definitely brings back funny memories to me. When my mother was working at General Motors, there were some early mornings for her. She would have to get up early to get to work long before the sun came up. She would not want to turn on many lights because she didn’t want to wake my daddy up, so sometimes she would turn on a small light. Well that small light did not always lead her to the right colored shoes. She had a pair of shoes that she loved. She had a navy blue pair and a black pair. Well one morning, very early, she grabbed her shoes, put them on and headed to work. Those comfortable shoes always made mama have a great day until she looked down that particular day and had a navy blue one and a black one on. That was so funny to me and daddy but mama did not find it as funny as we did. Always check your shoes on those early mornings!
Spring has sprung! Birds are chirping and flowers are blooming. The warmer weather welcomes fun in the sun. The seasonal shift also is a great time to shed light on skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common cancer impacting Georgians. In most cases, skin cancer is caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays, an invisible type of radiation that com
Spring has sprung! Birds are chirping and flowers are blooming. The warmer weather welcomes fun in the sun. The seasonal shift also is a great time to shed light on skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common cancer impacting Georgians. In most cases, skin cancer is caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays, an invisible type of radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, and sun lamps. Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are the most commonly diagnosed skin cancers. Melanoma is the third most common, and deadliest, form of skin cancer. Anyone can develop skin cancer! People with lighter skin face a higher risk of developing skin cancer; however people with darker skin tones may often be diagnosed with skin cancer at a later stage, making it more difficult to treat. In fact, legendary reggae musician Bob Marley died at 36 years old from melanoma that had started under one of his toenails. The following tips may help to reduce your chances of developing skin cancer:
1. Wear sunscreen. It is important that sunscreen be worn year round. Be sure to select sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher and both UVA and UVB protection.
2. Cover up. Wear clothing that covers your arms and legs, sunglasses, and wide brimmed hats.
3. Avoid tanning. Stay away from tanning salons! Tanning bed use can lead to skin cancer.
4. Stay in the shade. This is extremely important during midday hours.
There are currently no routine preventive screenings available to check for skin cancer. Follow the tips shared above to reduce your risk. Also, regularly observe your body – all over - for changes! Remember: If you notice any changes to your skin, see a dermatologist (doctor who specializes in skin diseases). When caught early, skin cancer is treatable.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Guess what day is celebrated in April? Oh yeah it’s New Kids on the Block! I used to LOVE New Kids on the Block. I had a room full of their stuff. I could sing every song without skipping a beat but couldn’t remember spelling words. My daddy and mama would always say that didn’t make a lick of sense to them. How funny was that? I c
Guess what day is celebrated in April? Oh yeah it’s New Kids on the Block! I used to LOVE New Kids on the Block. I had a room full of their stuff. I could sing every song without skipping a beat but couldn’t remember spelling words. My daddy and mama would always say that didn’t make a lick of sense to them. How funny was that? I can remember having a birthday cake that was New Kids on the Block too. I thought I was something! I went to one of their concerts and then I had tickets to go to another and they cancelled. I was heartbroken! I cried! Now to see them as they have gotten older, I just laugh but they are still handsome! I still love them. They are great to listen to and see where they have come since their career days of the young group known as The New Kids on the Block!
National Bike Day is celebrated in April and I couldn’t help but get tickled about this day to celebrate! I love to ride bikes...well I love the thought of riding bikes. I have such bad equilibrium problems that I can not stay on the bicycle. I start going and I guess I get dizzy and bam over I go. It’s actually a funny sight to see the
National Bike Day is celebrated in April and I couldn’t help but get tickled about this day to celebrate! I love to ride bikes...well I love the thought of riding bikes. I have such bad equilibrium problems that I can not stay on the bicycle. I start going and I guess I get dizzy and bam over I go. It’s actually a funny sight to see they tell me. I don’t even try anymore. At the age of almost 47, I am afraid if I try and fall as I usually do, I might break something and I can not afford to break anything, not even a pinky finger! But during April, all you bike riders get out and enjoy your day on your bicycle.
Isn’t it funny how a word or phrase, a holiday or a day to celebrate can remind you of a simple memory? I was reading just the other day about April being the month to celebrate different hats and I saw where they mentioned a straw hat. It took me back to Gordy. My daddy loved to do yard work and always wore a ball cap but as he got a l
Isn’t it funny how a word or phrase, a holiday or a day to celebrate can remind you of a simple memory? I was reading just the other day about April being the month to celebrate different hats and I saw where they mentioned a straw hat. It took me back to Gordy. My daddy loved to do yard work and always wore a ball cap but as he got a little older, he bought him a straw hat. He was the cutest thing ever with his straw hat on. He would wear it when he was picking up pecans out at our home in Gordy. He loved picking up pecans but wanted to make sure he kept the sun off his head and neck. When Larry was about three months old, he loved to hold that straw hat and my daddy thought he was so sweet wanting to hold the hat that was about the size of him. After daddy passed away, we now have the straw hat that hangs on an old straight back chair of my grandmother’s. Both hold such great memories. We love to look at that hat everyday. Who knew a simple hat would bring so much joy.
National Safety Pin Day is being celebrated this week and it got me thinking about what all safety pins are used for. I remember both of my grandmothers’ using them to pin quilts together when they put them in the frame to quilt. They both had containers full of the big safety pins. Recently I gave one of the safety pins to my mother s
National Safety Pin Day is being celebrated this week and it got me thinking about what all safety pins are used for. I remember both of my grandmothers’ using them to pin quilts together when they put them in the frame to quilt. They both had containers full of the big safety pins. Recently I gave one of the safety pins to my mother so that she could help pin a dress up on me and she stuck me with it. She thought it was funny. I saw no humor in it whatsoever. That little safety pin was powerful. I have also seen safety pins used in crafts where they decorate them with beads. Safety pins can definitely be used for most anything. What do you use yours for?
With gardening day being in the month of April, I wanted to reminisce. If you can’t tell by now, I love to do that. It is good for the soul to reminisce. When I was a little girl, my grandmother Dupree loved to take care of her flower garden. Her flower garden was all over the place. She had flowers in pots on the porch facing the roa
With gardening day being in the month of April, I wanted to reminisce. If you can’t tell by now, I love to do that. It is good for the soul to reminisce. When I was a little girl, my grandmother Dupree loved to take care of her flower garden. Her flower garden was all over the place. She had flowers in pots on the porch facing the road. Normally you would call that the front porch because it faced the road however the way their house was set up, it was called the back porch. I loved that back porch and the walkway in front of it. We would get out there in the Summer and water all of those plants if it wasn’t planning to rain. Now grandmother did check the weather to see what the forecast was going to be. After we watered all the flowers on the back porch, in front of the porch and on the sides of the walk way, we would then water all her rose bushes which were absolutely beautiful and water all the miscellaneous plants she had. She had a green thumb for sure. She had a little green house in her yard that had so many different plants in it that we kept watered as well. She was so creative with flowers. She used to fix many bouquets for the church. She put hard work into everything she did. Now my mother may have a touch, a very small touch of my grandmother's green thumb but my sister has many touches of her green thumb. I on the other hand can kill an artificial plant so I just don’t even try anymore. Gardening is therapy to some people. It makes you feel a breath of fresh air. I love flowers and plants, I just can’t seem to keep them alive. As my mother is aging, she loves to have more and more flowers in her yard and on her porch. What is your favorite plant? Do you enjoy gardening? Now is the time to get started and get that yard looking beautiful.
There is not a day that goes by that a volunteer is not needed and there is not a day that goes by that we say thank you enough to our volunteers. Sylvester and Worth County have many great activities and events that occur in this great town but it could not happen without many volunteers and endless hours. If you ever wander how you ca
There is not a day that goes by that a volunteer is not needed and there is not a day that goes by that we say thank you enough to our volunteers. Sylvester and Worth County have many great activities and events that occur in this great town but it could not happen without many volunteers and endless hours. If you ever wander how you can give back by giving your time, always contact your local Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce. They will always have list of events and contact names and numbers of places that you can help. Contact your local schools and see what way they may need help as well. It is not always giving your money that is needed. Your time is a great thing needed. I personally volunteer for several organizations and we could always use your help. If you are interested in volunteering but do not know where to start, please email me at lmanley1210@gmail.com and I can help you get started. For everyone in Sylvester, Worth County and surrounding counties that volunteer...THANK YOU from The Martin News. We truly could not make it with out you!
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