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…
Quitman man arrested for rape, child molestation
Release: GBI Arrests Brooks County Man on Rape, Incest, and Child Molestation Charges Quitman, GA (April 14, 2021) – On Monday, April 12, 2021, a Brooks County Grand Jury indicted Will Cope, age 44, of Quitman,…
Residential fire kills Brooks County man
Release: BROOKS COUNTY MAN KILLED IN ACCIDENTAL FIRE ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Danny Felton Waters, 68, was killed in a Brooks County fire. The accidental fire…
Man arrested for stealing from elderly in Brooks,…
Release: Brooks County, GA (February 6, 2021) – On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, the GBI was requested by the Brooks County Sheriff’s Office to initiate an investigation into multiple thefts of monies from an elderly couple…
Arrest made in Brooks County double murder investigation
Release: Brooks County, GA (October 22, 2020) – On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, Kenny Pruitt, age 36, of Cleveland, OH, was taken into custody and charged with two counts of felony murder, two count of aggravated assault,…
VSU Celebrates $383.5 Million Impact on Area Economy
Release: VALDOSTA — How much does Lowndes County and the surrounding areas benefit economically from hosting Valdosta State University? That is the question the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia’s Terry…
Comment period open for bridge, SR 133 projects
Release: TIFTON – Comments are being accepted on a bridge replacement in Brooks County and the widening/reconstruction of two sections of State Route (SR) 133 in Worth and Colquitt counties. Georgia Department of Transportation usually holds…
Educators virtual meeting for Valdosta and Brooks July…
Release: Rep. Scott to Host Virtual Educators Conversation Event Tomorrow on Returning to School for Valdosta and Brooks County ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) will host a virtual conversation event for educators in…
Brooks schools: New start date and reopening plan
Brooks County Schools has updated their 2020-2021 school year start date to September 8, 2020. Additionally, their new reopening plan gives parents the option of either traditional learning on virtual learning. Parents wanting their child…