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…
Newton Co. vehicle fire found to be intentional
Release: Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced that a vehicle in Newton County was intentionally set on fire. The fire occurred on Baker Street in Covington around 1:20 a.m. on Friday, December…
Commissioner King: Be safe using fireworks during NYE…
Release: Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging residents to practice extreme caution this New Year’s Eve when celebrating with fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks started an estimated…
Grovetown man dies in house fire on Christmas…
Release: Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced that a 63-year-old male was killed in a Columbia County fire on Friday, December 24th. The accidental fire occurred on Wrightsboro Road in Grovetown around…
Georgians asked to exercise caution using home heating…
Release: Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King asks all Georgians to exercise caution while using home heating equipment this winter. If used carelessly, heating equipment such as space heaters and fireplaces can become…
Commissioner King urges Georgians to be cautious with…
Release: Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King urges Georgians to exercise caution while decorating this holiday season. If not handled appropriately, Christmas trees and other holiday decorations can become fire safety hazards. Data…
Decatur man wanted for fraud, forgery
Release: Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced that warrants have been issued for Clamenta Bell, 35, of Decatur, for one count of Insurance Fraud and one count of Forgery in the 1st…
GA woman wanted for fraud over wedding dress…
Release: Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced that a warrant has been issued for Unique Allen, 34, of Atlanta, for one count of Insurance Fraud. Ms. Allen is wanted in connection with…
Fire Commissioner King: Be cautious this Thanksgiving
Release: Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is calling upon all Georgians to exercise caution in the kitchen on Thanksgiving, which is recognized as the peak day for home cooking fires. “I am…