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…
VFD responds to commercial fire on Gil Harbin…
Release: On Thursday, August 5, 2021, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 503 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd. The call came in from dispatch at 05:43 A.M. The first…
Former Georgia Insurance and Fire Commissioner convicted
Release: ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King released the following statement in response to the conviction of former Commissioner Jim Beck: “While today is a somber one for our state, I commend…
Valdosta Battle of the Badges happening July 28
Release: As a reminder our Fire and Police Departments are hosting a blood-drive through the Red Cross. The Battle of the Badges Blood-Drive is next Wednesday, July 28. It will be held between 10 am…
Madison County fire declared an act of Arson
Release: Danielsville Fire Ruled Arson Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced recently that a Madison County fire has been ruled an act of Arson. The owner reported the fire to authorities on…
Evans County man arrested for 1st degree arson
Release: Man Arrested in Connection with Evans Fire Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced recently that John Kelly Dickerson, 39, was arrested for Arson in the 1st Degree. The arrest stemmed from…
GA youth arrested for three counts of arson
Release: Youth Arrested for Three Counts of Arson ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced recently that an 11-year-old male is in custody after being suspected of committing three acts of arson.…
LCFR answers questions about their upcoming expansion
Release: LCFR Expansion FAQs What is the "County Fire" line on my assessment notice? Lowndes County is moving forward with the expansion of Lowndes County Fire Rescue to meet the growing needs of the unincorporated…
VFD partners with Orlando for RIT Operations training
Release: Valdosta Fire Department Hosts Rapid Intervention Operations Training with Orlando Fire Department Lieutenant Bassel Ibrahim On Wednesday, June 30, the Valdosta Fire Department hosted a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Operations Training at the Lowndes…