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…
Officer Smells Marijuana, Leads to Arrest
[caption id="attachment_29344" align="alignnone" width="630"] WALB Photo[/caption] ALBANY -- An officer with an acute sense of smell led to an arrest on drug charges. An Albany Police Officer smelled what he thought was marijuana coming from…
Two Killed in Thomasville Accident
THOMASVILLE -- Two elderly victims were killed in an accident Sunday in Thomasville. Reports from the Georgia State Patrol note Everette Pollack, 81, and Jo Ann Tuvell, 84, were killed when the car they were…
Holiday Festivities Kick Off in Valdosta this Weekend
VALDOSTA -- The city of Valdosta has posted the holiday event schedule for this week and is inviting everyone to join in. On Friday, Valdosta's Christmas Tree Lighting will kick off the Holiday Season. Mayor John…
Establishing a Budget
Kent Patrick, Valdosta Today Financial Contributor Do you ever wonder where your money goes each month? Does it seem like you're never able to get ahead? If so, you may want to establish a budget…
VSU Choirs Present Holiday Concert in West Hall…
VALDOSTA — The Valdosta State University Women’s Choir, Men’s Choir, Chamber Singers, and Spotlighters will present their annual holiday candlelight concert in the West Hall Rotunda at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and 3 p.m.…
Fire Destroys “Smallest Church”
DARRIEN -- The historic church affectionately known as "The Smallest Church in America" suffered catastrophic damage in a fire late Friday night. The McIntosh County Fire Department received a 911 call around 1 a.m. Saturday…
High School Football Head Coach Salaries Stun many…
MOULTRIE — Many taxpayers are stunned to learn what some high school coaches are paid to win high school football games. The head coach of Colquitt County's football team, for example, is one of at…
Trump to hold Macon Campaign Event
MACON -- The Trump for President campaign has scheduled a rally for Macon on Monday. The Republican front-runner and billionaire businessman will host a rally in Macon at the Macon Centerplex Coliseum and Convention Center…