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…
Lake Park Fire Deparment Receives Grant
LAKE PARK, GA - The Lake Park Fire Department has received a grant to buy new equipment. The fire department was recently awarded a grant worth nearly six thousand dollars from the Georgia Municipal Safety…
BB&T Bank Robbed in Valdosta
VALDOSTA, GA - The BB&T on North Ashley Street in Valdosta was robbed on Friday. [caption id="attachment_8932" align="alignright" width="300"] Suspect[/caption] Valdosta Police Department responded to the BB&T Bank Located at 2901 North Ashley Street regarding…
Homeless Man in Tifton Charged with 4 Burglaries
TIFTON, GA - A homeless man in Tifton has been arrested after being charged with several burglaries. According to WALB, Tifton Police arrested Robert Fountain after he shattered the front door at First Choice Title,…
Valdosta Police Department Promotes Ten Officers
VALDOSTA, GA - Ten officers with the Valdosta Police Department were honored at the Promotional Ceremony on Wednesday. Valdosta Police Chief Brian Childress, Valdosta Mayor John Gayle, and City Manager Larry Hanson congratulated the group…
Two Arrested For Possession of Ecstasy
VALDOSTA, GA - Lowndes County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested two people at Briarwood Motel. On Tuesday evening, Lowndes County Sheriff's Office received information from the Thomas County Narcotics Unit that Cleveland Eugene Watson, 28, of…
Freddie Broome Named Valdosta Fire Chief
VALDOSTA, GA - The City of Valdosta announced today that Freddie Broome, currently the Assistant Fire Chief for the city of Winston Salem, N.C., has been named Fire Chief of the Valdosta Fire Department. Broome…
VSU’s Annual Connell Visiting Lecture Features Dr. Michael…
VALDOSTA, GA – Valdosta State University’s 32nd Annual Clyde Eugene Connell Visiting Lecture Program features Dr. Michael Snyder, chair of the Genetics Department and director of the Center of Genomics and Personalized Medicine at Stanford University.…
Nutrition Screening Now Needed for Entry into Georgia…
VALDOSTA, GA - When entering a Georgia school for the first time, parents will need to ensure their child receives a nutrition screening when getting their ear, eye and dental check. This became a new…