FORSYTH - Governor Kemp along with other state and local leaders signed legislation on strengthening public safety and first responders. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, Attorney…
Morning News Briefs for 1-19-17
Multiple felony charges have been files against Valdosta resident Leroy Brown who got into a physical altercation at a Hill Street liquor store. According to the report Brown who was armed with a hand gun…
Thomas County fugitive located, taken into custody
THOMASVILLE - A Georgia fugitive is now in custody. Justin Burton had been on the run since last Thursday, wanted for burglary and theft. Thomas County authorities confirm that the search for Burton ended Tuesday…
Suspect in fatal shooting of Orlando police sergeant…
ORLANDO, Fla. (WCTV) - Police say a man wanted in the fatal shootings of his pregnant ex-girlfriend and an Orlando police sergeant has been captured. The Orlando Police Department tweeted Tuesday night that 41-year-old Markeith…
Morning News Briefs for 1-18-17
71 year old Frank Nelson was found inside a vacant house in the 300 block of Hamilton Street Monday. Firefighters and police officers had responded to residential fire that was reportedly intentionally set and nelson…
Protesters lock themselves to truck in Suwannee Co.…
LIVE OAK, Fla. - Members of a group protesting the construction of the Sabal Trail Pipeline reportedly locked themselves to a construction truck near Suwannee River State Park Monday morning. The demonstration began around 9:30…
Georgia residents honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…
THOMASVILLE - Folks around the country --and even around the world-- are taking the time Monday to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. More than a decade ago, this day…
Morning News Briefs for 1-17-17
Students wishing to enter the field of education are offered $2,000 scholarships by the Valdosta-Lowndes Retired Education Association. Applications are available at local high schools. The funds can be used for the purchase of books,…
Morning News Briefs for 1-16-17
CPL Chris Kelch of the Georgia State Patrol gives this report on traffic stops conducted in a joint operation including Georgia State Patrol, Motor Carrier Compliance Division, Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Georgia Department of…