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…
LCS meal distribution starts August 7
VALDOSTA, Ga.— Lowndes County Schools will be providing meals for students of all schools starting August 7 at 12:00 PM. Meal pickups will also be available Monday, August 10 and Wednesday, August 12 at the…
GBI arrests 10 in Clayton for child exploitation
Release: Clayton County, GA (August 4, 2020) – Last week, a total of 10 people were arrested, and at least five children were identified as prior victims during a four day coordinated effort between the Georgia…
Officer accidentally shot in pit bull attack
Release: LaGrange, GA (July 29, 2020) – On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, the GBI was requested by the Troup County Marshal’s Office to investigate a shooting incident that occurred at Glass Bridge Park in LaGrange, GA.…
EMA Lowndes encourage preparedness for Isaias
Tropical storm Isaias is currently causing heavy winds and flooding in Puerto Rico and is expected to impact the east coast of the United States mainland this weekend. EMA Lowndes says that it is currently…
LCS extend virtual learning registration
Release: Virtual Learning Registration Deadline - July 30 For parents who missed the registration deadline for virtual learning, the deadline has been briefly extended. Parents have until Thursday, July 30, 12:00 pm to register for…
Retired GA deputy arrested is sexual exploitation case
Release: On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested Reason Fredrick “Rick” Culpepper, age 68, on sexual exploitation of children charges. Culpepper was arrested in Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia by GBI…
Purple Mattresses invests $21 Million in Georgia facility
Release: Purple Innovation Plans to Invest $21 million in Henry Co. Manufacturing Facility, Create 360 Jobs JULY 27, 2020 Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Purple Innovation, Inc. (“Purple”), the comfort technology…
Cook Probate Court closed for possible COVID-19 exposure
Release: After consultation with Chief Superior Court Judge Howard McClain and County Commission Chairman Jeff Lane, the decision has been made to close the Cook County Probate Court due to a "possible" COVID-19 exposure. Chief…