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…
Valdosta-Lowndes crash report shows crashes down slightly
Release: Since 2009, the Valdosta-Lowndes Metropolitan Planning Organization (VLMPO) has produced an annual Crash Report. This report examines several trends regarding motor vehicle crashes in the Valdosta/Lowndes area: Fatalities, serious injuries, crashes involving pedestrians, bicyclists,…
Five defendants in Georgia gun store burglary plead…
Release: Fifth defendant related to gun store burglary admits possessing stolen firearm Nearly 20 weapons, ammo taken during Bryan County break-in SAVANNAH, GA: All defendants linked to a 2020 Bryan County gun store burglary have…
Lowndes hosts Mental Health First Aid Trainings
Release: Legacy Behavioral Health Services and the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners have partnered to host several Mental Health First Aid Trainings (MHFA) for our community members. The MHFA training is designed for participants who work…
Lowndes plans for 2021-22 school year return
VALDOSTA, Ga.— Lowndes County Schools have announced their plans for returning to school for the 2021-22 school year in harmony Georgia's Path to Recovery for K-12 Schools instructions. The overview considers quarantine guidelines, extracurricular activity…
Madison County fire declared an act of Arson
Release: Danielsville Fire Ruled Arson Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced recently that a Madison County fire has been ruled an act of Arson. The owner reported the fire to authorities on…
Coffee Co. SR 32 reopens, traffic moved to…
Release: DOUGLAS – State Route (SR) 32 reopened late this afternoon, Monday, July 19, as traffic was shifted to the newly-constructed bridge at Seventeen Mile River east of Douglas. Georgia Department of Transportation personnel worked with…
Statesboro woman pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud
Release: Emanuel County woman sentenced after admitting to defrauding program for COVID-19 small business relief Federal sentence includes repayment of $66,400 STATESBORO, GA: An Emanuel County woman who admitted creating a fake business and using…
Midville, GA man sentenced for illegal pill factory
Release: Second defendant sentenced to federal prison for operating illegal pill factory Investigation started after delivery of commercial pill press to home AUGUSTA, GA: A second Burke County man has been sentenced to federal prison…