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…
GBI investigates a suspected murder-suicide in Monticello
Release: GBI Investigating Murder-Suicide in Jasper & Putnam Counties Monticello, GA (April 26, 2021) – On Sunday, April 25, 2021, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the GBI regarding…
Valdosta State holds successful Fresh Check Day
Release: VSU Takes a Fresh Approach to Mental Health VALDOSTA — With suicide being the second leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 24, Valdosta State University recently partnered with the Jordan Porco…
Hero Mobile visits Valdosta Public Safety Departments
Release: Michelle Ladd is on the road to help veterans, one community at a time. It’s a mission she is passionate about as she takes her RV around the nation decked out in Red, White,…
Suicide prevention event to be held at LHS
VALDOSTA, Ga— On Wednesday, February 24, an event will be hosted by Park Avenue UMC at Lowndes High School to raise awareness on suicide. Alongside doctors sharing on suicide prevention, the event will have suicide…
Pickens welfare check leads to officer involved shooting
Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Pickens County FEBRUARY 09, 2021 Jasper, Georgia (February 9, 2021) – On Monday, February 8, 2021, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the…
GBI investigates suicide that follows car chase
Release: GBI Investigates Suicide in McRae-Helena SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 McRae-Helena, GA (September 14, 2020) – On Sunday, September 13, 2020, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Eastman Office was requested by Georgia State Patrol and Telfair County…
Suicide Hotline Getting Three-Digit Phone Number
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline intends to move its 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) number to a three digit, most likely 9-8-8, to become more "user-friendly and accessible." Federal Communications Commission's chairman, Ajit Pai, made the announcement to…
Two GA Vets Die by Suicide
ATLANTA, Ga. - Between 2008 and 2016, over 6,000 veterans have taken their own lives. Over the weekend, two veterans were added to that number. Neither of the victims’ names have been released for privacy…