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VALDOSTA – VSU will host National Night Out Oct. 6 with first responders, activities, demonstrations and free concessions. Release: VSU Promotes Police-Community Partnerships, Neighborhood Camaraderie with National Night Out Oct. 6 VALDOSTA — The Valdosta…
VALDOSTA – South Health District is encouraging women to prioritize screenings and early detection during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Release: VALDOSTA – Early detection can be a powerful step in the fight against breast cancer,…
LAKELAND — Lakeland Mayor, Jay Slaton Shaw passed away at the age of 67-years-old, Monday morning. Shaw was a husband, father of two and a grandfather of four. Jay was married to Libby Shaw and…
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 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. -- 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. -- 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…
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 — 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-- 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…