VALDOSTA – A Valdosta warming and cooling shelter has been renamed in honor of longtime community advocate Jeanette Newbern Coody. Release: On Friday, August 14, 2026, the City of Valdosta officially celebrated the ribbon cutting…
Georgia wildfire: hot, dry conditions vexing to firefighters
ST. GEORGE, Ga. (WCTV) - Officials say a huge wildfire threatening homes near the Georgia-Florida state line is expected to keep growing after recently escaping the boundaries of the vast Okefenokee Swamp. The fire has…
Morning News Briefs for 5-10-17
Lowndes County officials are urging citizens not to burn without a permit. Burning with permits is allowed on the first and third Saturday’s of the month and officials say that it is also important to…
From host to boss: Valdosta Olive Garden manager…
VALDOSTA - Nine years ago, David Bish began his career with Olive Garden as a host at a restaurant in central Florida. He continues to welcome guests and families today, but now he’s in Valdosta…
Valdosta teen arrested for allegedly stealing gun from…
VALDOSTA - On May 8, 2017 at approximately 3:28 p.m., a homeowner reported a theft of property from his vehicle. The homeowner reported that his vehicle, while parked in front of his residence, was entered…
Morning News Briefs for 5-9-17
Albany high school teacher Manxavier Greene says that the cocaine found in her vehicle was planted there by a disgruntled ex-boyfriend. An anonymous caller alerted the authorities to the drugs in her car but Green…
In Other News: Coffee Bagels Are Now on…
Einstein Bros. Bagels just created a COFFEE BAGEL and rolled it out to all of their stores around the country. It's called the Espresso Buzz Bagel and it's made out of an espresso and coffee-cherry…
6 Common Retirement Questions for Educators: Part 2
2. HOW WILL I PAY FOR HEALTH CARE IN RETIREMENT? Health care expenses are a major concern for today’s retirees, and those who aren’t planning ahead may find themselves in trouble down the road. With…
Wild Adventures to Host Qualifier for Nathan’s Famous…
VALDOSTA – Wild Adventures Theme Park is set to host the Georgia qualifier for Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday, May 13. The male and female winners at Wild Adventures will earn a seat…