ATLANTA – Georgia health officials confirm measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident with no known travel or exposure history. Release: ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated resident…
Suspect in Custody for Cordele Teen Murder
CORDELE -- Authorities say they have a person in custody, but will not give more details at this time, in connection to the death of a teenager Sunday. The victim, Carnell Saintville, 19, was brought in…
Warrants Issued in Leesburg Manhunt
LEESBURG -- Leesburg police are searching for Timothy Rowland, 31 of Oglethorpe, after officials say he stole a police car and abandoned it, before running into the woods. Rowland had his 10-year-old son in the…
Bainbridge Couple arrested on Meth Charges
BAINBRIDGE -- A husband and wife are busted for manufacturing methamphetamine after Decatur County Sheriff's deputies say they caught the couple in the act. Investigators say the married couple has been on their radar for three…
Police release Robbery Suspect Information
VALDOSTA -- Two teens have been charged in connection with the armed robbery and auto theft of a Valdosta resident earlier this week. [caption id="attachment_27199" align="alignleft" width="249"] White (Valdosta Police Photo)[/caption] A 16-year old juvenile has…
Timber Industry on the Rise
LIVE OAK -- The demand for pine, pulp and other timber products is on the rise and that is good sign for much of north Florida and for other timber-producing regions of the southeastern United…
Gayle says City/County to Consider Truck Bypass for…
VALDOSTA -- The City of Valdosta and Lowndes County are investing in a $100,000 study to determine if a truck bypass would be feasible to keep through trucks off of downtown streets. Gayle, interviewed by…
Wendy’s Robbed at Gunpoint
VALDOSTA -- An armed robbery took place at the North Ashley Wendy's in Valdosta Thursday night. The robbery took place around 9:20 pm Thursday at Wendy’s, 1609 N. Ashley Street, Valdosta. The business was still open and…
Tragedy and Responsibility in the Black Community
O. Wayne Ellerbee, Esq., Juvenile Court Judge (Ret.), Lowndes County, Georgia Valdosta Police Chief Brian Childress’ recent comments regarding juvenile crime are well taken. It is indeed a strike against our community that within one week…