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…
An OIS follows an early morning foot chase…
Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Gwinnett County JANUARY 11, 2021 Snellville, GA (January 11, 2021) – On Monday, January 11, 2021, the GBI Atlanta Regional Office was requested by the Snellville Police Department to…
GDOL reports over $130 Million to Georgians
Release: GDOL Issues Continued Assistance Act Payments to over 166,000 Georgians Atlanta, GA – The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) issued over $130 million last week to Georgians in regular Unemployment Insurance (UI), Pandemic Unemployment Assistance…
Colquitt Jailer arrested for providing contraband
Release: GBI Arrests Colquitt County Jailer JANUARY 06, 2021 Colquitt County, GA (January 6, 2021) - On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Amber Richter, 25, was arrested and charged with providing prohibited items to an inmate…
Wiregrass Accounting Program ranked Top 5 in U.S.
Release: Wiregrass’ Accounting Certificate Program Ranked Among Top in Nation Valdosta, GA — Wiregrass President Dr. Tina K. Anderson is proud to share that the college’s Accounting Certificate program has been ranked fifth in the nation by…
New COVID-19 variant reported in Georgia
Release: First Case of COVID-19 Variant Identified in Georgia First Case of COVID-19 Variant Identified in Georgia Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is announcing Georgia’s first case of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7, the…
Pine Grove Middle among seven schools to earn…
Release: GaDOE recognizes seven winners of 2020-21 Military Flagship School Award January 6, 2021 – The Georgia Department of Education has selected seven schools as 2020-21 winners of the Military Flagship School Award, State School Superintendent…
Credit union employee charged for theft of $35K
Release: GBI Arrests Former Credit Union Employee for Theft JANUARY 05, 2021 Griffin, GA, (January 5, 2021) – On Tuesday, January 5, 2021, the GBI arrested Gregory Ryan Edge, 41, of Williamson, GA, for six counts…
GA firefighter steals over $3,000 from fire department
Release: GBI Arrests Firefighter for Theft JANUARY 04, 2021 Hartwell, GA (January 4, 2021) – The GBI has arrested Nicholas Leard, 38, of Lavonia, Georgia on five counts of felony theft by taking. On Monday, December…