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…
LCSO warns against fake deputy scam calls
LOWNDES CO., Ga.— The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office was recently contacted by several residents regarding someone calling pretending to be a deputy. Residents reported to the LCSO that the "deputy" stipulated payment to avoid being…
Meriwether official arrested for child exploitation
Release: Woodbury, GA (August 13, 2020) – On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, Meriwether County Deputy Clerk of Magistrate Court, Carol Washington, 49, was charged with one count of Sexual Exploitation of Children (Possession of Child Pornography) and one…
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.…
GBI to investigate officer-involved shooting in Lanier County
According to WCTV news, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the incident in Lanier Country Wednesday afternoon that started with a home invasion, evolved into a vehicular chase, and ended in an officer-involved…
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…
GA Deputy Caught Buying Narcotics During Investigation
BUTTS COUNTY, Ga. - A Monroe County Deputy was arrested for purchasing illegal drugs during a two-month long investigation, according to Fox5. Deputy Paul "Nick" Stewart was arrested after agents received a tip that the…
Cordele > Crisp Deputy Arrested, Fired over Night…
CORDELE -- A Crisp County Deputy was arrested Sunday on charges of trespassing and hunting deer at night, among other charges. In addition, the deputy was fired. Crisp County Sheriff Billy Hancock released information that…
Lowndes County Deputy Shooting Under Investigation
Allison Ericson, Valdosta Today News Director: VALDOSTA – On Dec. 19, Charles McEady, Lowndes County Sheriff's Deputy shot 52-year-old, Thomas Joslyn. Joslyn came out of his home and approached McEady with a gun; McEady then…