VCS recognizes MLK poem, poster contest winners

VALDOSTA - Valdosta City Schools recognize the winners of the Annual Community MLK Poem and Poster contest. Release: Annually, the Valdosta-Lowndes County Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Association organizes a poem and poster contest inviting…

Valdosta unemployment rate drops for New Year

VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Labor reports that Valdosta's unemployment rate dropped in December. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Valdosta recorded an unemployment rate of 3.0 percent in December, down…

Old Liberty Theater demolished after much consideration

VALDOSTA - The old Liberty Theater was demolished due to the building's deteriorating condition and questionable structural integrity. Release: The Liberty Theater, situated at 400 S Ashley Street, was demolished early Wednesday morning. This action…

VPD to hold Citizen’s Police Academy

VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Police Department invites the public to join an eight-week program for the Citizen's Police Academy. Release: The Valdosta Police Department would like to announce the 39th Session of the Citizen’s Police…

VPD arrests convicted felon with stolen firearm

VALDOSTA - The VPD recently responded to a suspicious vehicle call that resulted in the arrest of a convicted felon with a stolen firearm. Release: On January 20, 2024, at approximately 11:00 pm., a citizen…