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…
17-year-old in Jonesboro charged with online child exploitation
Release: Clayton County Man Arrested for Sexually Exploiting Children Online JANUARY 19, 2021 Jonesboro, GA (January 19, 2021) – On Friday, January 15, 2021, Clayton County resident, Jeremiah Anderson, age 17, was charged with six counts…
Valdosta crime rates down in 2020
Release: Statistics show that the Valdosta Police Department responded to more calls for service in 2020, but Valdosta's crime rate declined significantly compared to previous years. According to the Valdosta Police Department, crime is down…
Former Forsyth Chief Deputy arrested for child exploitation
Release: Former Law Enforcement Officer Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children NOVEMBER 10, 2020 Canton, GA (November 10, 2020) – On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, former Forsyth County Chief Deputy Grady Sanford, age 56, was…
Man in Wayne County arrested for child exploitation
Release: Wayne County Man Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children AUGUST 11, 2020 Screven, GA (August 11, 2020) – On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, Wayne County resident, Joseph Franklin Cartwright, 28, was charged with one…
Gov. Kemp signs HB 426 – Hate Crimes…
Governor Brian Kemp addressed Georgians today as he has signed the House Bill 426 - Hate Crimes Bill. In his speech, Kemp said, "Georgia is a state too great to hate." Of the bill, he…
Hate crime amendment presented by GA representative
Release: Rep. Vernon Jones to Introduce Hate Crime Amendment to Include Political Ideology and Party Affiliation Discrimination ATLANTA – State Representative Vernon Jones (D-Lithonia) today announced that he will introduce the Jones Amendment when the…
Coroner steals campaign signs of competitor
Release: Candler County, GA (May 4, 2020) – On Monday, May 4, 2020, Allen Tyler, age 53, was arrested for Theft by Taking and Criminal Trespass. On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney…
Pedestrian Struck on N. Patterson Street *UPDATE*
VALDOSTA, GA - A VSU student was struck by a vehicle at N. Patterson St. and E. College Street on Wednesday. *UPDATE* The pedestrian struck in yesterday's accident has been identified as Elizabeth Lohmar, 21…