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…
LHS Vikings to kickoff season with intra-squad scrimmage
Release: We are getting closer to the beginning of the 2020 high school football season. While there are still many unknowns we are moving closer to seeing football. We are replacing our preseason games with an intra-squad…
UPDATE: LCS releases COVID-19 weekly update
UPDATED RELEASE: LOWNDES CO., Ga.— Lowndes County Schools has released their current COVID-19 exposure levels. LCS reports, "For the past 14 days, Lowndes County Schools positive COVID 19 cases of faculty and students is .1%…
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…
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,…