VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Fire Department is inviting the public to get creative and participate in the Sparky Pumpkin Painting Contest. Release: This October, the Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) is calling on YOU to get…
Valdosta > Man Charged With Possession of Marijuana…
VALDOSTA -- Lowndes County Sheriff's Office received complaints about suspicious activity at a local resident's home. On Wednesday, around 4:15 p.m. detectives went to 4709 Timber Drive in Lake Park to speak to Denarelle Benton. Upon…
Ocilla > Police Offer $500 Reward For Armed…
OCILLA -- An armed robbery took place Wednesday night at the Ocilla Liquor Store. Three people were inside of the store during the robbery, but no one was injured. The store is located next to…
Valdosta > Criminal Arrested After Falling Through A…
VALDOSTA -- On Wednesday morning, Valdosta Police were searching for 24-year-old Michael T. Robinson when he fell from his hiding place in the attic above them. Robinson was hiding in the attic of an apartment…
Tifton > Student Killed By Pickup Truck
TIFTON -- A student was killed on his skateboard around 7 a.m., Wednesday morning. The 17-year-old student was on his way to school when he was hit by a pickup truck. The incident happened at the…
Early Co. > Two People Shot To Death
[caption id="attachment_21872" align="alignnone" width="630"] WALB Photo[/caption] EARLY CO. -- Two people were shot to death in Early County on Tuesday night. Leland Gleaton and Terry Cox were killed outside of Cox's home on 48 Marion…
Valdosta > Slaughter Explains County Budget Gap
Chris Beckham, Host, The Morning Drive, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA VALDOSTA -- Lowndes County Commission Chairman Bill Slaughter joined The Morning Drive with Chris Beckham to discuss the annual budgeting process that is under way. A…
Valdosta > One Person Shot At The Citgo…
VALDOSTA -- W.G. Nunn Elementary and J.L. Newbern Middle School were locked down this morning after someone was shot at a nearby Citgo station. The victim was shot at the Citgo station on Forest Avenue near…
Rudnik > VSU’s Crime Problem: Simple Incompetence or…
Valdosta State University Has a Crime Problem—and No Solution Nick Rudnik, Valdosta Today Opinion Contributor Few would deny that police officers have a “tough beat.” Oftentimes the job description requires being put in harm’s way;…