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…
Governor Kemp appoints new Cherokee Circuit DA
Release: Gov. Kemp Appoints Patel to Cherokee Judicial Circuit Atlanta, GA – Recently, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced his appointment of Samir Patel to fill the District Attorney vacancy in the Cherokee Circuit Court. Patel will…
Two mental health providers convicted for Medicaid fraud
Release: Florida Counseling Center Owner and Provider Convicted Of Medicaid Fraud, Conspiracy, False Statements, And Identity Theft TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Jason R. Coody, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, recently announced the…
Reptile dealer illegally smuggles wildlife in Valdosta
Release: Reptile Dealer Arrested on Lacey Act and Firearms Charges A South Carolina man was arrested on March 30 on Lacey Act and firearms charges. A federal judge in the Middle District of Georgia, unsealed…
Carjacker who crashed a stolen vehicle pleads guilty
Release: Carjacking conviction sends Savannah man to federal prison Defendant crashed car after stealing it at gunpoint SAVANNAH, GA: A Savannah man will spend nearly eight years in federal prison after admitting to a carjacking…
Statewide robber pleads guilty to robberies across Georgia
Release: Statewide robbery spree lands Columbus man in federal prison Previously convicted felon committed armed robberies across Georgia SAVANNAH, GA: A Columbus man who crisscrossed Georgia while committing a series of robberies has been sentenced…
Man in Savannah arrested for fraud house-flipping scheme
Release: House-flipping fraud sends Savannah man to federal prison Defendant must repay and forfeit more than $4.5 million STATESBORO, GA: A Savannah man who concocted a schemed to enrich himself by repeatedly borrowing money against…
Statesboro employees plead guilty to embezzlement
Release: Former Statesboro medical practice employees sentenced for embezzlement Sentences include prison time, repayment of more than $350,000 STATESBORO, GA: Two former employees of a Statesboro pediatrics practice have been sentenced to federal prison for…
SHD makes COVID-19 testing a routine clinical service
Release: Public Health COVID-19 Testing Changes VALDOSTA – Beginning Monday, March 29, 2021, health departments throughout South Health District will begin offering rapid COVID-19 testing as a clinical appointment. The two largest health departments, Lowndes and…