LCSO warns against fake deputy scam calls

LOWNDES CO., Ga.— The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office was recently contacted by several residents regarding someone calling pretending to be a deputy. Residents reported to the LCSO that the "deputy" stipulated payment to avoid being…

Stolen handgun retrieved at Freedom Park arrest

Release: On August 11, 2020, at approximately 11 pm, a patrol officer with Valdosta Police was patrolling Freedom Park which was closed at the time. The officer noticed two people sitting in the vehicle inside…

Board of Education

Lowndes County Schools move Fall Break dates

Release: LCS - Amended 2020-2021 School Calendar During the August 10 school board meeting, an amendment to the 2020-2021 school calendar was approved by the board.  The amendment moves the October Fall Break and Student…

Horse in Lowndes tests positive for EEE

Release: Lowndes County horse tests positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District urges all South Georgians to take precautions to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses. A horse in Lowndes…

Juvenile reporting center hosting grand opening

Release: EVENING REPORTING CENTER FOR JUVENILES OPENS IN VALDOSTA ON AUGUST 13TH WITH RIBBON CUTTING & TOUR Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice has partnered with Southwest Key Programs to bring this community-based program to Lowndes…

LCS drive-thru meal pickup

Release: The following participating schools provided a “Drive Thru” meal pickup event today: Clyattville Elementary, Moulton Branch Elementary, Lake Park Elementary, Lowndes Middle, Pine Grove Middle, Hahira Middle and Lowndes High. Today, Friday, August 7,…

LCS meal distribution starts August 7

VALDOSTA, Ga.— Lowndes County Schools will be providing meals for students of all schools starting August 7 at 12:00 PM. Meal pickups will also be available Monday, August 10 and Wednesday, August 12 at the…

EMA Lowndes encourage preparedness for Isaias

Tropical storm Isaias is currently causing heavy winds and flooding in Puerto Rico and is expected to impact the east coast of the United States mainland this weekend. EMA Lowndes says that it is currently…