The Goldleaf

Read this story about Misty and Tripp Lasseter. My heart is full thinking about what they’re going through. Please share this as much as possible.
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Cancer Strikes Twice: #miracleformisty, #superprayersfortripp | Valdosta Today Two members of one family in Cook County, Georgia are fighting for their lives. Please contribute to the fundraisers placed in their name.

Frank and I broke Marilyn’s heart and Sammy Jr, danced with me while they squabbled.

My editorial about stealing Frank Sinatra from Marilyn Monroe in Vegas.

Sammy Davis, Jr., and I danced the night away while my friend Trey hung out at the bar with Dean Martin and Joey Bishop.

It was one magical night at the Greek Isles in Vegas.

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Gotta hand it to you, Charles Shiver, this one is a prize winner, keeper, cake-topper.

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Raiders of the Lost Vault: Treasures Found in GA Bank | Valdosta Today The Bank of Sparks building, erected in 1909 by E.J. Fuller, recently revealed a treasure trove for its new owners.

THE GOLDLEAF is a new arts and entertainment publication serving Valdosta and surrounding areas. Distributed weekly to Lowndes, Berrien and Cook Counties, we speak to the mindset of today's Southerner and her guests.

We would like to know what is going on and encourage businesses and organizations to submit their events no later than 4pm Sundays to be included on our Happenings page.

Please send to [email protected], ATTN: Happenings.

We look forward to hearing from you.

After our two-week break, we are excited about being back this coming week. We are always looking for exciting new stories and characters to profile - and talent. Don't hesitate to keep us abreast of what's going on and please submit.

Thank you,

Robin Postell
Editor
The Goldleaf

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This week's cover featured the 23rd Annual Outback Riders Toy Run, which brought thousands of beautiful bikes to Valdosta to contribute to children with emptier stockings than others.

The turnout was phenomenal, with the entire parking lot of Five Points covered in growling metal.

Twas a few days before Christmas and all the bikes were trimmed up in red bows and jingle bells.

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My editorial this week is about growing up loving Christmas, knowing my sister Tami opened her gifts on the sly with razor blades, and being visited by Santa personally....

Ah, The Magic of Christmas.

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JEWELS OF THE SOUTH, reflecting on Christmases past, and the tinsel we love so much.

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Ann Harris has kept her chin up and her heart open during these trying days while her husband of 61 years has been recovering from a fall at SGMC. They celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary the day after Christmas.

We love you Bob and Ann!

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Robert Spearman's column this week is a reminder that we should never take for granted the moments we have with our family.

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