VALDOSTA — The Valdosta Police Department have released their latest statistics for the month of August.
Work on Multi-Use Trail Continues
THOMASVILLE – The Jackson-Remington connecting section of the Multi-Use Trail is now complete and open for use. Citizens now have quick access when making their way by foot or bike from one section of the…
Valdosta School Board releases Statement on Open Meetings…
VALDOSTA -- The Valdosta Board of Education released the following statement regarding modification of their Open Meetings rules. Specifically, it addresses the handling of personnel issues. The Valdosta Board of Education is of the opinion…
USA Today: Bell Probe turns to possible Witness…
USA Today Two and a half years ago, Brian Bell, a former football star at Lowndes High School, first was investigated in the death of a classmate. Last month, federal authorities raided several college dorm…
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…