Tainted water has become a major concern for some of the residents in Cairo. Bottle water is being used and some citizens are installing water filtration systems in their homes. City leaders have discussed and presented a plan for a water treatment plant; the first in the state to use arsenic treatment, however, that is months away.
An overnight collision has injured at least two persons on Meridian Road near Highway 319 in Grady County. The victims had to be removed from their vehicles after the head on crash.
Congratulations go out today to Thomasville firefighter Jasmine Rice. Not only has she garnered recognition for becoming the first African American female to join the ranks of firefighters in Thomasville in 2013, but she has now earned the rank of Engineer. She is the daughter of retired Valdosta Fire Chief J.D. Rice.
The Valdosta Fire Department is celebrating one of its own; firefighter Tangela Rowe has been honored by the State Association of Firefighters as the 2016 Firefighter of the Year. She has been with the fire department for three years and she is one of three females serving the community as a firefighter. She has been promoted to Senior Community Educator.
This Saturday the portals at the Lowndes County Animal Shelter will open giving area residents the opportunity adopt a pet as the shelter works to provide homes for all its current residents. No fees will be charged for the adoptions this weekend and officials say that adoptions lower the rate euthanized animals, and they caution those seeking to adopt a pet of the financial responsibility in caring for them.
A local single vehicle accident ended with a vehicle on its roof and on top of live power lines. The vehicle struck a telephone pole and overturned. Colquitt EMC was dispatched to secure the power lines and Gornto Road was blocked off from North St. Augustine Road to Baytree Road while crews worked. Three people in the vehicle were treated at the hospital for minor injuries.
Qualifying is underway for one of two ballots to be cast as Berrien County will elect a sheriff. One is a special election to fill the unexpired term of former sheriff Anthony Heath who plead guilty of the violation of the civil rights of two inmates. That vote will be cast during the general election. The second ballot comes the same day for a candidate to serve a four year term beginning January 1st.
The Mayor Pro tem in the city of Meigs has sent a letter of termination to Police Chief Gary Price; however, Price does not consider the termination is legal as it only carried the signature of Mayor Pro Tem Jimmy Layton. There are several allegations made against Price including rudeness and disrespect, but Price says that he has received no warnings nor reprimands during his term as Chief of Police. Price will consult his attorney.
And there’s this story from Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri. Two teenage girls went on a shoplifting spree at a beauty supply store but were quickly caught and one of them was arrested on an outstanding warrant, the other was given a warning. Later the forewarned 13 year old returned to the store and shot both owners of the business-taking money and merchandise as she fled. The store is now closed and fundraising efforts are underway to assist with medical bills for the owners. The 13 year old later showed up at police headquarters accompanied by relatives and turned herself in. She is now in custody.
