Two year old Zoee Martin was initially admitted to the regional Medical Center in Colquitt County but medical professionals decided to transport the infant girl to the Navicent medical Center in Macon. She died on Sunday and now, her father 17 year old Cedric martin Jr. has been arrested by the GBI and charged with felony murder and first degree cruelty to children. The autopsy revealed that the child had suffered blunt force trauma to the head and body.
Personnel from Moody Air Force Base have been deployed to east Texas to help the rescue effort of victims of hurricane Harvey. Pave Hawk helicopters will be used to bring out civilians trapped by the flood waters.
Governor Nathan Deal has authorized the Georgia National Guard to assist in Harvey relief efforts. Officials with the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army report that the best way to help the hurricane victims is to make financial donations.
Over concern for animals being cruelly mis-treated the city of Valdosta is host a special training exercise from 9am until 4 pm this evening. It takes place at the City Hall Annex Multi-Purpose Building-300 North Lee Street. Police Chief Brian Childress reports that law enforcement officials from across the state will take part in the training exercise.
The Valdosta Fire Department will host its annual Muscular Dystrophy Association “Fill the Boot” Drive this weekend to raise money that will benefit children and adults affected by muscle disease throughout the Valdosta area. VFD firefighters will be at the following locations on Thursday, Aug. 31, and Friday, Sept. 1 from 3-7 p.m., and again on Saturday, Sept. 2, from 1-6 p.m.:…Wal-Mart Supercenters
340 Norman Drive
3274 Perimeter Road…Winn Dixie Supermarkets
4036 Bemiss Road
1105 Madison Highway
3200 North Ashley Street
Funds raised through the 2017 Fill the Boot Drive will help support the MDA’s programs such as research, specialized health care services, and day-to-day support for those struggling with the disease. For more information, call the VFD at 229-333-1835.
