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…
Six officers join the VPD despite COVID-19 delays
Release: Valdosta Police Department Welcomes Six New Officers On Tuesday, July 7, six new officers were sworn in at the Valdosta Police Department. Billy Cribb, Endrea Carter, Andrea Cartagena, Anamalia Stogner, Aakash Patel, Joshua Van…
VPD to host hiring event July 16
Release: Valdosta Police Department is Hiring. We are holding an open testing on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 6pm. We allow entrance starting at 5:30pm. The test is limited to the first 20 people that…
GDOT appoints Janine Miller as State Planning Director
Release: Miller Approved as State Planning Director for Georgia Department of Transportation ATLANTA, GA– The Georgia House and Senate Transportation Committees on June 26, unanimously confirmed Gov. Brian P. Kemp’s appointee Jannine Miller to serve as planning…
LCSO Deputies arrest three following vehicle search
Release: On Tuesday, June 30 around 11:30 AM, deputies with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office performed a traffic stop on an Infiniti QX 80 after noticing the vehicle fail to maintain its lane while traveling…
Valdosta Mayor releases statement on Antonio Smith incident
https://youtu.be/P7BwAwZ1ypw VALDOSTA, GA.— City of Valdosta Mayor Scott Matheson has released a statement regarding the incident with the Valdosta Police Department and Antonio Smith. The Mayor and Council explained that they expect the VPD to…
GDOT will limit construction over holiday weekend
Release: Georgia DOT Restricts Construction Related Lane Closures Statewide During Fourth of July Holiday ATLANTA, GA – To alleviate Fourth of July weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is suspending construction-related lane…
VFD offer July 4 fire safety tips
VALDOSTA— With July 4th right around the corner, the Valdosta Fire Department released a brief list of tips on fire safety when grilling: When grilling, maintain at least 10-12 ft. away from any structure.When using…
DECAL warns against leaving children in vehicles
Release: DECAL Spotlights Dangers of Leaving Children in Vehicles “Look Again” Campaign Urges Greater Awareness to Protect Georgia’s Youngest Citizens ATLANTA, Ga., (June 29, 2020) – For the seventh consecutive year, the Georgia Department of…