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…
Valdosta > Local Students Consider “If I Were…
VALDOSTA -- Local sixth grade students may dream about what it would be like to be the top elected official of the city by participating in the “If I Were Mayor, I Would...” essay contest,…
Valdosta > Police Officer Dragged By Moving Vehicle
VALDOSTA -- On Jan. 20, at 4:20 p.m. Valdosta Police Officer Donald Richmond was dragged 750 feet by a vehicle he pulled over. Upon approaching the car, the driver of the vehicle began rolling forward.…
Bulldogs > Third Straight Win for Georgia
[caption id="attachment_20252" align="alignnone" width="630"] ESPN[/caption] ATHENS -- Georgia was primed for a letdown. The Bulldogs were tired. They weren't playing another big rival. There were plenty of empty seats at Stegeman Coliseum. Yet, after a…
Albany > Man Arrested For Stabbing
ALBANY -- Today, Jan. 20, 33-year-old Torrey Jones was arrested for Aggravated Assault after stabbing 32-year-old Michael Cullen on Saturday. Cullen was transported to Phoebe Putney Hospital after police found him on the ground of an…
Georgia > Average Financial Cost Of Smoking In…
Allison Ericson,Valdosta Today News Director: GEORGIA -- In a recent study by WalletHub.com the average tobacco and cigarette smoker in Georgia spends a total of $1,153,516 in a lifetime. This sum includes the cost of tobacco, health care,…
Americus > Man Pleads Guilty To Charge Of…
AMERICUS -- Today, Jan. 20, 23-year-old, Douglas Roseth pled guilty to a charge of child pornography in Columbus Federal Court. Roseth will receive a title of registered sex offender along with a sentence of 15 years in prison. In…
Valdosta > Lowndes Students Recognized in Georgia House
ATLANTA - Five members of the Lowndes High School FFA Chapter were recognized in the Georgia House of Representatives on January 13th. These students represented the 28 National Winners from the Georgia FFA Association…
Georgia > Budget Process Ramps Up
Lee Henderson, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA: ATLANTA -- It's budget time at the Capitol as state lawmakers began pouring over budget proposals from Governor Nathan Deal this week. Total spending is expected to reach $45 billion with $11.9…