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…
VPD arrest two after man shoots gun outside…
Release: On December 12, 2020, at 3:48 am., Valdosta Police Officers responded to Park Chase Apartments, 1100 Old Statenville Road, after receiving 911 calls about a male outside of an apartment shooting a gun in…
Savannah 19-year old sets government building on fire
Release: Arsonist admits setting fire that caused nearly $1 million damage to Savannah's Code Enforcement Office Defendant faces up to 20 years in federal prison SAVANNAH, GA: A Chatham County man has admitted deliberately setting…
OCI asks Georgians for caution in the kitchen…
Release: COMMISSIONER KING CALLS FOR CAUTION IN THE KITCHEN THIS THANKSGIVING ATLANTA –Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is calling upon all Georgians to exercise caution in the kitchen on Thanksgiving Day, a…
Cooking fire safety tips offered by the Georgia…
Release: The Georgia Red Cross Offers Five Safety Tips to Prevent Cooking Fires this Holiday Season While COVID-19 has changed many holiday plans, continue to protect yourself from cooking fires — which typically peak on…
Cook County man arrested for arson
Release: MAN ARRESTED FOR ARSON IN CECIL ATLANTA – The Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Marcus Tyler Kirby, 26, has been arrested in connection with a fire…
VFD warns against safety hazards from seasonal cooking
Release: Holiday Cooking Tips from the Valdosta Fire Department From stuffing to roasting to leftovers, everyone has a favorite Thanksgiving turkey menu. As you plan your holiday meal, the Valdosta Fire Department wants you to…
Heavy structure fire occurs on Springhill Drive
Released: Valdosta Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire on Springhill Drive On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1700 Springhill Drive. The call was received from dispatch…
Valdosta’s “Shop with a Cop” programs return
Release: Valdosta’s Public Safety Personnel Provide Youth with Happier Holidays The Valdosta Police Department and the Valdosta Fire Department are collecting donations for their annual Shop with a Cop and Shop with a Firefighter programs. The purpose of these…