VALDOSTA – Valdosta State University generated $412.5 million in economic impact during Fiscal Year 2025 while supporting 3,472 jobs across the region. Release: VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University generated an estimated $412.5 million in total…
Valdosta > Lowndes Teacher Charged for Improper Contact
Chip Harp, Valdosta Today Editor VALDOSTA -- The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office has completed its investigation of a Lowndes High School teacher and issued an arrest warrant. Phoebe Jo Chapman has been arrested and charged…
Valdosta > Peaceful Protestors Gather at VSU
VALDOSTA -- Peaceful protestors gathered together yesterday in support of the American flag. Valdosta State University students carried flags and sported red, white, and blue in front of Odum Library. The event was planned after Friday's…
Sumter Co. > Three People Found Dead
SUMTER CO. -- Two people were found dead inside of a home in Sumter County. The two bodies were identified as, 36-year-old Corey Willis and 24-year-old Quanesha Lashon Brown. The Sumter County Sheriffs office and the…
Sumter Co. > Tornado Touches Down in Sumter…
SUMTER CO. -- A tornado touched down in Sumter County on Sunday. The tornado touched down near Hooks Mill Road. Weather officials confirmed that the tornado was an EF-1 class tornado and that it produced up to 105…
Beckham > Manhart Interview, VSU Flag Issue Discussed
Chris Beckham, The Morning Drive, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA: Most everyone is aware of the recent controversy at Valdosta State regarding a protest which included an American flag being walked upon and an Air Force veteran,…
UPDATE: Valdosta > Woman Arrested For Lying About…
UPDATE: VALDOSTA — Valdosta Police Department arrested a woman for giving a False Statement about her husband to officials. Police reported that the woman, 40-year-old, Melody Bell lied and told police that her husband, James Bell was fighting…
Albany > Drive-by Shooting Damages Cars and Houses
ALBANY-- Three cars and multiple houses were shot at on Sunday Morning. Albany Police officers responded to reports of a drive-by shooting. Upon arrival on the 500 block of Willard Avenue, police found bullet holes…
Valdosta > Family Dollar Robbery
VALDOSTA -- The Family Dollar Store on St. Augustine Road was robbed Saturday night. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. The suspects threatened the cashier and stole cash from the store. Valdosta Police Department are…