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 Celebrates Georgia Cities Week 2019
Variety of events planned to celebrate city life VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta will celebrate Georgia Cities Week, April 21-27, with a variety of events throughout the week. The theme this year is “True…
‘Next Gen Valdosta’ Series Features Taylor Marzell
VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta is working to engage the community with a new video series 'Next-Gen Valdosta'. The videos will be produced by the city's Metro 17 staff. The video series is aimed…
City Aims to Reduce Sewage Spills with Added…
VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta and residents have long been weary of sewage spills. The Utilities Department is attempting to remedy this ongoing problem by placing ten generators at lift stations city-wide. The generators…
‘Creative Paths’ Job Fair Coming in April
PHOTO CREDIT: South Georgia Coalition for Employment FB page VALDOSTA - The South Georgia Coalition for Employment (SGCE) will host its fourth annual job fair on Thursday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,…
Luis Colon Honored as February Employee of the…
VALDOSTA - Valdosta Mayor John Gayle honored Luis Colon as the February 2019 Employee of the Month at the February 21 City Council meeting. Colon received a framed certificate, a check for $200, and his name…
Valdosta Tree Commission Announces Annual Tree Sale
VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Tree Commission has announced its annual tree sale early to encourage citizens to plant trees in honor of the City of Valdosta’s designation as a Tree City USA. While this is…
Valdosta Streets to Undergo Resurfacing
VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta will resurface 19 city streets (5.25 miles) using funds totaling over a million dollars provided by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG), beginning…
Stats for Valdosta Crime Show Decrease
VALDOSTA - Statistics show that Valdosta’s overall crime rate has declined significantly as compared to previous years. According to the Valdosta Police Department, crime is down 14 percent for part one crimes, which includes violent…