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…
Man attempts to steal purse at SGMC, arrested
Release: On April 15, 2020, at approximately 6 pm, a police officer with Valdosta Police Department was working an off-duty security detail at South Georgia Medical Center, when he was notified a female had been…
Theatre Guild Valdosta suspends remainder of season
Valdosta, GA. - During the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting for Theatre Guild Valdosta (TGV) held remotely via video conference on Tuesday, April 14, the governing board made the difficult decision to suspend the remainder…
Two new Covid-19 related deaths in Tift, Brooks
Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed two new COVID-19 related deaths. One individual was a resident in Tift County and the other was a resident of Brooks County.…
Red Cross mounts Georgia-wide response after tornadoes, storms
Release: Atlanta, April 15, 2020 — Despite the Covid-19 pandemic the American Red Cross has mounted a statewide response to help those affected by the recent tornadoes and storms, providing a place to stay, warm meals,…
Two arrested in Valdosta with drugs, weapons
Release: The Valdosta Police Department Narcotics Unit investigated a residence in the 1700 block of Williams Street, after receiving complaints of narcotics activity. On April 9, 2020, the unit conducted a search warrant at the…
Georgia gas prices and demand continue to drop
Release: ATLANTA, GA., (April 13, 2020) — Georgia gas prices continues to decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $1.71 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 6 cents less than a…
Atlanta contractor cited for hazards after employee fatality
Release: ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Martin-Pinero CPM LLC – a construction contractor based in Atlanta, Georgia – for exposing employees to fall hazards after…
Georgia DOE changes to grades, testing, graduation
Press Release: April 7, 2020 –Georgia has received formal approval from the federal government to waive testing and accountability requirements for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced today.…