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…
VPD joining ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’…
Valdosta Police Department joining Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over DUI holiday enforcement campaign The Valdosta Police Department and Governor’s Office of Highway Safety are reminding drivers to make the right decision to not drink…
AAA emphasizes importance of drivers properly securing trees
Release: AAA URGES DRIVERS TO SAFELY SECURE CHRISTMAS TREES ATLANTA, Ga. (December 2, 2020) — Thanksgiving has passed and the Christmas season is in full effect. Parents with children in tow are searching for a Christmas tree.…
VPD: Car accident leads to drug bust
Release: On October 17, 2020, at approximately 5:35 pm, patrol officers with Valdosta Police Department responded to the 500 block of North St. Augustine Road after receiving a 911 call about a vehicle accident involving…
GBI investigates crash following officer involved shooting
Release: Powder Springs, GA (August 24, 2020) - On Sunday, August 23, 2020, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Powder Springs Police Department (PSPD) to investigate an officer involved shooting. Preliminary information indicates…
Valdosta-Lowndes annual crash report
Release: “Valdosta-Lowndes 2020 Crash Report” The 2020 annual Crash Report for the Valdosta-Lowndes Metropolitan Planning Organization is now available on the Southern Georgia Regional Commission (SGRC) website. The report examines several trends regarding motor vehicle…
Arrest made in December fatal traffic accident
Release: On December 15, 2019, at approximately 8:33 am., Valdosta Police Officers, Valdosta Firefighters, and EMS responded to the intersection of South Patterson Street and Madison Highway, for a motor vehicle accident with injuries. When…
Gordon County Plane Crash Leaves 4 Dead
GORDON COUNTY, Ga. - A Cessna Citation twin-engine jet disappeared around 10 a.m. on Saturday. After hours of searching, Gordon County authorities found the wrecked plane in "one of the most remote areas" that was…
Pilot Dies After Plane Crashes at Florida Air…
STUART, Fl. - Martin County Sheriff's Office reported that on the first day of the Stuart Air Show a pilot was killed when his plane crashed, according to Patch. The crashed called for a complete…