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…
Scott hosts Veterans Town Hall
TIFTON – U.S. Congressman Austin Scott held a Veterans Town Hall for Eighth Congressional District veterans and their families on Wednesday. Over 200 people attended the event. “As Members of Congress, one of our greatest…
Traffic Reduced on Gornto Road for Force Main…
VALDOSTA -- As a result of continued force main construction in the city this week, the City of Valdosta is encouraging motorists who travel Gornto Road to seek a temporary alternate route. Installation of the force…
Parkview Update: Hazed Player sues Hotel
Atlanta Journal Constitution ATLANTA -- Attorneys for one of the alleged victims in a reported hazing incident involving Parkview High School baseball players have filed a lawsuit against the South Carolina hotel where the team…
Colquitt County Football Coach charged with DUI
MOULTRIE -- Legal problems continue for the Colquitt County High School football program. After arrests related to players charged with a murder in Norman Park, now a coach has been arrested on DUI charges. Steven…
U of Alabama Study: Southern Diet leads to…
Forbes Magazine A new study finds that people who eat a traditionally Southern diet, high in fried and fatty foods, are at higher risk for heart disease. Although this may sound like it falls under…
Moody A-10’s headed to Europe for Training
VALDOSTA -- Airmen, aircraft and support equipment from Moody AFB will be heading to Europe to take part in joint NATO exercises. This Fall, 12 of the A-10 Thunderbolt II's from the 23rd Wing at…
Chick-fil-A set to open NYC Restaurant
ATLANTA -- Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced today the grand opening date and local franchise owner of its first freestanding restaurant in New York City. The restaurant, located at the corner of West 37th Street and…
Failure to leave store leads to Tasing of…
VALDOSTA -- Despite a Lowndes County Deputy's best efforts to defuse a strange situation, force was eventually used to restrain a suspect under the influence of Meth and Molly. Saturday night, around 3:30 AM, an…