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…
Active vs. Passive Portfolio Management
Greg Bright, Valdosta Today Financial Contributor One of the longest-standing debates in investing is over the relative merits of active portfolio management versus passive management. With an actively managed portfolio, a manager tries to beat…
Cyclist Killed in Traffic Accident
VALDOSTA -- A person riding a bicycle late Tuesday was struck by a tractor-trailer truck, killing the cyclist. Aaron Todd Maze, 34, was pronounced dead at the scene. Valdosta Police Department Traffic Unit responded to…
DEFY Students Visit Municipal Court
VALDOSTA -- This week, the Valdosta Police Department, led by Officer Vernotis Williams, is conducting phase 1 of the Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) program for 2015. Phase 1 is a challenging and fun-filled week…
Local Citizens to be Honored at July 20…
VALDOSTA -- Valdosta Mayor John Gayle will announce the winners of the 7th Annual Valdosta People’s Choice Photo Contest at an Awards Reception at the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, on Monday, July…
Police Report Drug Bust
VALDOSTA -- Valdosta Police are pleased to report the seizure of thousands of dollars in illegal drugs. A Valdosta Police Department Narcotics Unit investigation led to the seizure of over 1,369.3 grams of marijuana with…
In Service to our Nation: Phillip Waltzer of…
MEDITERRANEAN SEA - On our planet, more than 70 percent of which is covered by water, being there means having the ability to act from the sea. The Navy is uniquely positioned to be there; the…
Man hit, killed by Train
TIFTON -- A Tifton man was killed when he was struck by a train Monday morning. WALB is reporting that authorities have confirmed the man was killed Monday morning after lying down on the tracks…
Valdosta Municipal Court Recognized for Mock Trial Program
VALDOSTA -- Valdosta Municipal Court Judge Vernita Lee Bender recently received a Special Recognition Award for the City of Valdosta’s Mock Trial Program, which seeks to educate area youth on the workings of local government. Judge…