VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Three Brooks County HS Students Killed In Wreck
Quitman, GA- Three Brooks County High School students have died following a Tuesday morning wreck near Quitman. The teenagers were on their way to football practice at the high school when the accident occurred around 9:30am.…
Second EEE Case Reported In Brooks County
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has confirmed one positive case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a horse found in Brooks County. This is the second positive case of EEE found in a horse in…
Senior Citizens Die In Brooks County Wreck
A Friday night wreck in Brooks County has claimed the lives of two senior citizens. Officials say 77-year old Phyllis Herndon was driving east on Highway 122 around 5:30pm Friday when she drove into the…
Brooks Co. Extension Office Coordinator Charged With Theft
University of Georgia Police have accused the head of the Brooks County Extension office of theft. They say Johnny Whiddon diverted more than $11,000 into his personal account from the university system from his office…
Brooks County’s Parrish Headed To UGA
Quitman, GA- Brooks County quarterback Malkom Parrish made it official Thursday morning. He is heading to Athens for his college career. The talented rising senior announced at the school's practice field Thursday that he has chosen to accept a scholarship…
Horse Tests Positive For EEE In Brooks County
Quitman, GA – One positive case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been confirmed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture in a horse found in Brooks County. This is the first positive case of Eastern…
DUI Wreck Kills One, Injures Eight in Brooks…
A crash in Brooks County has left one person dead and eight people injured. Troopers say Erving Rogers, 56, of Brooks County was driving a white Ford Focus north on Highway 133, just before 5:30…
Barwick Police Chief Dies While On Duty
A Brooks County town will have to unexpectedly look for a new police chief after their top cop passed away while on duty this week. 47-year old Anthony Barfield, Sr. reportedly had trouble breathing while…