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…
Structure fire on East Park damages multiple apartments
Release: Valdosta Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire on East Park Avenue On Sunday, May 23, 2021, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a two-alarm structure fire at an apartment building at…
Valdosta Fire Department responds to East Hill Ave.…
Release: On Sunday, May 16, 2021, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 716 East Hill Avenue. The call came in from dispatch at 3:16 a.m. The first fire…
Coweta claims from recent storms reach over $75…
Release: COMMISSIONER KING RELEASES INITIAL CLAIM,LOSS ESTIMATES FOR MARCH 26 STORMS ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced recently that, based on data provided by Georgia insurers, the March 26 storms in Coweta…
VFD Lieutenant Robert Mercer honored as Employee of…
Release: Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson and Fire Chief, Brian Boutwell honored Lieutenant Robert Mercer as the April 2021 Employee of the Month at the April 8, City Council meeting. Mercer received a framed certificate,…
Electric overload causes Valdosta fire on Lasalle Drive
Release: Valdosta Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire on Lasalle Drive On Monday, April 5, 2021, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 2046 Lasalle Drive. The call came…
Lowndes Fire Rescue’s Sparky recognized for 70th year…
Release: Lowndes County Fire Rescue Celebrates Sparky the Fire Dog’s 70th Birthday Sparky the Fire Dog®, the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), celebrates his 70th birthday this month, reflecting on a legacy and impact that…
Minor admits to setting two fires at the…
Release: MINOR ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH TWO THOMASVILLE FIRES ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced recently that a minor was arrested on 1st Degree Arson charges in connection with two Thomas…
Thomas County man charged with first degree arson
Release: WARRANT ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH BARWICK FIRE ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced recently that Rodderick Lamar Christopher, 37, has been charged with 1st Degree Arson in connection with…