GSP Reports Two Fatal Crashes in Lowndes County

Georgia State Patrol Post 31-Valdosta reports: On 10/7/2017 at approximately 2215 hours, TFC Kirk Lund #794 was dispatched to a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 Northbound at mile marker 14 in Lowndes County. A white Nissan…

AirLife Georgia 9 to Host Blood Drive

Valdosta - AirLife Georgia 9 will be hosting the “Bleed for your Team” blood drive Friday, Oct. 20. This drive is hosted in conjunction with Lifesouth Community Blood Centers, the blood supplier for AirLife Georgia…

October Events in Downtown Valdosta

Looking for something to do throughout the month of October? Downtown Valdosta has you covered. Alice @ Wonderland 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 8 Dosta Playhouse 122 N. Ashley St. Tickets: Call (229)24-STAGE or visit theatreguildvaldosta.com…

VSU Explores the Life-Changing Power of Dance Oct. 12-15 

Valdosta State University Press Release: VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University Theatre and Dance will present “Connect/Kinect: The Annual Dance Concert” Oct. 12-15 in Sawyer Theatre. Tickets are on sale now. Performed by the VSU Repertory Dancers, “Connect/Kinect”…

Jerry Jones Drive Closing Tuesday and Wednesday

Valdosta – The section of Jerry Jones Drive spanning from Gornto Road to Country Club Drive will be closed Oct. 10-11, according to Valdosta Public Works Director Richard Hardy. Valdosta’s Arbor Division, Public Works, Traffic…

VPD Welcomes Three New Officers

Valdosta – The Valdosta Police Department welcomed three new officers. Patrolmen Jose Urquilla, Paul Garland and Brianna Taggart were sworn in Thursday afternoon. “This was the culmination of an extremely in depth six month long…

Inmate Death Being Investigated as Apparent Suicide

Georgia Department of Corrections Press Release:  The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is investigating the death of an inmate at Valdosta State Prison in Valdosta, Ga. On October 3, at 5:58 p.m., inmate Milton Jones…

VSU Debate Wins Three Awards at Morehouse College…

Valdosta State University Press Release:  VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University’s Forensics (Speech and Debate) Team earned three awards at the third annual King Classic hosted by Morehouse College Sept. 23-24 in Atlanta. The King Classic…