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…
Correctional Officer attacks Inmate, Falsifies Report
LAKE CITY -- A Lake City correctional officer was arrested Tuesday after an internal investigation found that he attacked an inmate and falsified official records to justify his use of force, authorities said. Adrian Stephan…
Council Honored at Street Renaming Ceremony
VALDOSTA -- A longtime Valdosta educator was honored Saturday as Crowder Street was renamed for Ruth K. Council. An appreciative crowd gathered in front of Council's home for the ceremony. The event, led by Valdosta…
Lee County Man killed in Albany Accident
ALBANY - A weekend accident claimed the life of a man over the weekend. WALB is reporting Jimmy Wayne Thompson, 65, died yesterday in a single car accident on North Jefferson Street in Albany. About 12:15 Saturday, Dougherty…
Another Arrest in Convenience Store Robberies
ALBANY -- Albany Police announced the name of a second teen wanted in connection to armed robberies at convenience stores, according to reports from WALB. Ryshun Raybon Jackson, 16, is wanted for armed robbery and aggravated…
Report: Two found Dead from Gunshot Wounds in…
TIFTON -- Reports out of Tifton claim authorities have found the bodies of two victims in their home, dead from apparent gunshot wounds. WALB is reporting that family members claim that two people were found dead…
15-Year Old Arrested in Albany Convenience Store Robbery
ALBANY -- A teen has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of an Albany convenience store last weekend. WALB is reporting that Michael Alexander, 15, was arrested Thursday night for the armed robbery of…
VMS, VHS removed from State Focus School List
VALDOSTA – Valdosta Middle School and Valdosta High School have been officially removed from the Georgia Department of Education’s Focus School List. These two schools were focus schools because they are Title I schools that had…
Lowndes County Posts School Open House Schedule
VALDOSTA -- Lowndes County Schools announced their open house schedule for all county schools. Elementary Open House Tuesday, August 4 2:00-4:00 pm. Clyattville Elementary School Dewar Elementary School Hahira Elementary School Lake Park Elementary School…