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…
Felon convicted for violent crime spree across Georgia
Release: Violent felon convicted for crime spree that included a carjacking, attempted robbery, and firearm offenses Defendant faces sentence of at least 14 years in prison SAVANNAH, GA: A U.S. District Court jury found a…
GBI makes gang related arrests in Waycross
Release: GBI Investigates Gang Activity in Ware County On Friday, May 7, 2021, the GBI Region 4 Douglas Office initiated an investigation regarding gang related crimes occurring in the Garlington Heights and Ware Manor Apartments…
Operation Sandy Bottom leads to 48 arrests in…
Release: Investigation of drug trafficking conspiracy indicts 48 defendants, including three prison guards Operation targeted violent gang members in Coffee County area WAYCROSS, GA: Nearly 50 people have been indicted in a drug trafficking investigation…
(UPDATE) Officer involved shooting with minors under investigation
UPDATE: Additional information obtained in this investigation indicates that the first officer followed the vehicle for several minutes in an attempt to obtain the license plate information following a traffic violation (failure to stop at…
Waycross production plant acquired by Enviva
Release: BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Enviva Partners, LP (“Enviva” or the “Partnership”), a leading global energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of a world-class, industrial scale…
Ware State Prison disturbance under investigation
Release: Disturbance at Ware State Prison No Serious Injuries Reported FORSYTH, Ga. –The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is investigating a disturbance caused by inmates at Ware State Prison in Waycross, Ga., which occurred at…
Murder suspected in death of Waycross inmate
Release: Inmate Death Under Investigation FORSYTH, Ga. – Special Agents with the Georgia Department of Corrections’ (GDC) Office of Professional Standards are investigating the death of an inmate at Ware State Prison in Waycross, Georgia…
Southeastern Credit Union donates $25,000 to local food…
Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. (March 24, 2020) – Southeastern Credit Union is donating a total of $25,000 to local organizations that provide meals for those in need. The organizations include Lowndes Area Ministries for People (LAMP),…