VALDOSTA – A Valdosta warming and cooling shelter has been renamed in honor of longtime community advocate Jeanette Newbern Coody. Release: On Friday, August 14, 2026, the City of Valdosta officially celebrated the ribbon cutting…
Thomasville Warns Impaired Drivers
THOMASVILLE – The Thomasville Police Department, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, has a message for you: “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” Because the holiday travel period is such a dangerous…
Another Fatal Fire in Valdosta
VALDOSTA -- In as many days, there has been another fatal residential fire in Valdosta. Reports from the Valdosta Fire Department and WCTV state the fire occurred early Tuesday morning on Bemiss Road. The fire…
More Burglary Arrests Made
VALDOSTA -- Two suspects are in custody after an early-morning burglary in a Valdosta home. The Valdosta Police Department has arrested Demarcus Jackson, 18, and Elijah Davis, 18, on burglary charges. They are at the…
Sheppard wants Trial Venue Moved
VALDOSTA -- The trial related to VSU protestor Eric Sheppard bringing a gun onto the VSU campus will have a venue change request. WALB is reporting the lawyer representing Sheppard will file a motion…
Mall Disturbance Not a Shooting according to TPD
TALLAHASSEE -- The incident over the weekend at a Tallahassee mall has been confirmed to have not been a shooting. After a thorough investigation, authorities have stated no shots have been confirmed to have been…
Suspect Responsible for Multiple Burglaries Arrested and Charged
VALDOSTA -- Valdosta Police believe they may have captured the man responsible for several recent commercial burglaries in the area. There was an increase in the number of burglaries during the past summer, and VPD…
Deadly Fire claims Valdosta Life
VALDOSTA -- An early morning fire Monday claimed a life in Valdosta. Valdosta firefighters responded to a call related to a structure fire at 130 Perry Lane. Upon arrival, they found light smoke coming from…
Hit and Run Driver kills Pedestrian
LAKE CITY — A pedestrian hit by two vehicles died in an accident. The incident occurred last week in Lake City and is being investigated as a hit and run. Hernan Figuroa, 67, walked directly into…