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…
Arrest made in both Phone Shack Burglaries
VALDOSTA -- An arrest has been made in the burglary of the Phone Shack on Ashley Street. Valdosta Police report that on Monday, officers responded to the Phone Shack, located at 707 N. Ashley Street,…
Wiregrass’ Students Pass National Certification for Pharmacy Techs
VALDOSTA -- Have you ever considered how much training the person at your local drug store counting your medication pills and filling your prescriptions goes through? Seven graduates in the Pharmacy Technology Diploma program at Wiregrass…
Crews Recognized as a Georgia All-Star Professional
VALDOSTA -- Sgt. Chris Crews, a detective in the Investigative Bureau of the Valdosta Police Department, was named as a Georgia All-Star Fire Professional in an Insurance Market Intelligence publication for his criminal investigative work on…
Makeshift Player Memorial removed by Owner in Quitman
QUITMAN -- A memorial erected to remember the three high school football players killed in a car accident in 2013 has been removed by the property owner. In its place, a No Trespassing sign. The…
Prince Automotive Cuts Ribbon on new Facility
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber Ambassadors were thrilled to celebrate the new facility at Prince Automotive Tuesday, with a ribbon cutting. The impressive 34,000 sq. ft. building, located at 4550 North Valdosta Road will open…
Brown arrested on Possession Charges
VALDOSTA -- Lowndes County deputies have arrested a suspect related to a drug distribution investigation. Wednesday, after receiving tips from the community, detectives from the Special Operations Division of the Sheriff’s Office conducted an undercover operation…
Staton Addresses Lowndes GOP regarding State of VSU
VALDOSTA -- Speaking to an overflow crowd at the Lowndes GOP monthly meeting Tuesday night, Valdosta State University Interim President Cecil Staton described an institution that is “structurally sound” but carrying the baggage of “negative perception…
Georgia-South Carolina Port Expansion Project nearing Milestone
SAVANNAH -- Years of planning to build a joint $4.5 billion Georgia-South Carolina container ship terminal on the Savannah River are nearing a milestone. Consultants told the South Carolina Ports Authority board on Wednesday that…