VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Winn-Dixie closing stores in Tallahassee, South Georgia
By: Fletcher Keel | WCTV Eyewitness News TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -- Winn-Dixie's parent company, Southeastern Grocers, has announced they will be closing 94 Winn-Dixie and Harveys grocery stores, including several in our area. 10 local…
Mercedes Opens New North American HQ in Atlanta
Chip Harp | Feature Writer SANDY SPRINGS - Another example of Georgia's place as the "best state to do business" in the country opened its doors during a ceremony in metro Atlanta. Mercedes-Benz, the country's…
GDC Promotes New Statewide Mental Health Director
Georgia Department of Corrections Press Release: FORSYTH, Ga. – Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Gregory C. Dozier announced the promotion of Dr. Javel Jackson, to statewide Mental Health Director, effective March 16, 2018. As…
Defendant Indicted in Brooklyn Federal Court for Transnational…
Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of New York: Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, an indictment was unsealed charging Joshua Philips, also known as “Erick Ayo Kalu,” “Anthony Abongile Baker” and…
Chatham Area Transit Contractor Convicted of Twenty-Five Counts…
Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern District of Georgia: SAVANNAH, GA: On February 28, 2018, Anthony Florence, a contractor for the Chatham Area Transit Authority (“CAT”), was convicted by a federal jury on twenty-two counts of…
AlphaBay spokesperson Ronald L. Wheeler III a/k/a “Trappy”…
Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of Georgia Press Release: ATLANTA - Ronald L. Wheeler, III, a/k/a Trappy, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit access device fraud for working as a public…
Career Opportunities Staff Participate in Advanced Training
Four members of the Valdosta State University Office of Career Opportunities team recently completed the eight-week intensive Facilitating Career Development Training program offered by the National Career Development Association. They are, from left to right, Sandra…
Man posing as cop wanted for sexual assault…
By: Associated Press ATLANTA, GA (AP) -- Atlanta police say a woman reported she was sexually assaulted by a man posing as a law enforcement officer. Police spokesman Carlos Campos says in an email that…