THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
Valdosta improves Open Records Requests for the public
Release: The City of Valdosta is improving transparency by making public records more easily accessible to the public. Beginning November 1, 2021, requestors of public information will now have the option of submitting their Open…
Turner Center awarded Cultural Facilities grant from Georgia…
Release: The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts has been awarded a Cultural Facilities Grant by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. The GCA…
Valdosta Utilities Department raises funds for local breast…
Release: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign meant to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research. Every October, people worldwide come together to show their support and…
VFD seeks donations for annual Mayor’s Christmas Motorcade
Release: The City of Valdosta is making the holiday season special for persons with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs who reside at the Parkwood Developmental Center. On Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 10:00 a.m., Mayor Scott…
Valdosta/Lowndes host Fall Electronics Recycling Event for residents
Release: City and County Residents can properly dispose of their outdated or unwanted electronics and reduce unnecessary clutter during the upcoming Fall Electronics Recycling Event. The City of Valdosta and Lowndes County Public Works Departments…
Volunteers needed for Veteran Headstone Cleanup Project
Release: According to Metro 17 Valdosta, the Public Works Department is looking for volunteers to help clean the headstones of Veterans buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery. For more on this story:
VPD holding an Open Testing hiring event for…
Release: The Valdosta Police Department (VPD) is seeking/hiring qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer. We are holding an Open Testing hiring event on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 9am. We allow entrance 30…
Recognizing the Economic Importance of Manufacturing in Lowndes…
Release: Valdosta, Georgia—In recognition of the importance of the manufacturing industry, Lowndes County Commission Chairman Bill Slaughter and Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson signed a proclamation recognizing October 11-15, 2021, as “Manufacturing Week” in Valdosta and…