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…
Suspect in Adel WH shooting escapes hospital
According to the GBI Douglas Office, Dexter Simmons, wanted for his involvement with a shooting at an Adel, GA Waffle House on Oct. 24, has escaped from the Tift Regional Hospital in Tifton and is…
Update released on Adel Waffle House shooting
Release: Update: Correction: Damian Cayo’s last name was listed as Cato in the original press release. Damian Cayo has been arrested and charged with one count of Aggravated Assault and one count of Possession of…
Fire Safety Commissioner rewarded for response to COVID-19
Release: COMMISSIONER KING AWARDED MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL FOR ROLE IN NATIONAL GUARD COVID-19 RESPONSE ATLANTA – The Office of Insurance and Safety Fire John F. King announced today that Commissioner King has been awarded the…
Motorcade donations sought by Valdosta Fire Department
Release: VFD Seeks Donations for Annual Mayor’s Christmas Motorcade The City of Valdosta is making the holiday season special for persons with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs who reside at the Parkwood Developmental Center. On…
Paul Cribbs partners with the VFD for Fire…
Release: Valdosta, GA October 2020—State Farm agent Paul Cribbs is teaming up with the Valdosta Fire Department to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” The campaign works to educate…
VFD responds to structure fire on MLK. Jr…
Release: On Monday, October 12, 2020, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 118 West MLK. Jr Drive. The call was received from dispatch at 11:49 P.M. The first…
Red Cross encourages Fire Prevention Week observance
Release: Fire Prevention Week: Test smoke alarms, practice escape plan Red Cross survey: Most of us are underprepared as home fires continue during COVID-19 ATLANTA, GA, OCTOBER 7, 2020 — National Fire Prevention Week is…
Red Cross gives fire safety tips for Fire…
Release: Fire Prevention Week: Test smoke alarms, practice escape plan National Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, and the American Red Cross urges everyone to test their smoke alarms and practice their escape plan as…