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…
Multiple Reports of Mosquito-Borne Illnesses in South Georgia
Multiple Reports of Mosquito-Borne Illnesses in South GeorgiaMosquito Pools and Emu Test Positive Valdosta – Public Health officials are encouraging South Georgians to take precautions whenever outdoors to guard against mosquito-borne illnesses. South Health District has…
LCSO addresses Kendrick Johnson inquiries, shares file request…
VALDOSTA, GA - On Monday, the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office posted to their official Facebook page that they had received inquiries about the Kendrick Johnson investigation. The post said that, "some of the information being…
Lowndes Vikings Football update
Release: As most fans are aware football conditioning/practice began June 8 under strict guidelines from the GHSA and Governor’s office. Coach DuBose reports that excitement is high and much is being accomplished during the limited group…
VLPRA plans fireworks show for July 4
Release: VLPRA HOSTS COMMUNITY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority is hosting South Georgia’s largest fireworks show on Independence Day. VLPRA’s annual Fireworks Spectacular will be held on Saturday, July 4th at nightfall (starting…
Planning for Valdosta FY21 budget now underway
Release: Transportation Planning Agency Updates FY21 Budget VALDOSTA – The committees of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the transportation planning agency of the Southern Georgia Regional Commission (SGRC), met virtually last week via…
Former Viking Coach Joe Wilson Passes Away
Release: On June 9, 2020 the Viking football family lost Coach Joe Wilson. Coach Wilson was the head coach of the Vikings from 1976 – 1988. Coach Wilson was hired by former Superintendent A. B…
City of Valdosta reminds residents to vote
VALDOSTA, GA - Today is the primary elections for local, state and federal offices. The City of Valdosta published a post to remind citizens to vote (see below). In Lowndes County, the precincts are open…
Restaurant Scores Updated by Lowndes Public Health
The Lowndes County Public Health Inspection has released the latest health scores from recent inspections. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar 1301 N ST. AUGUSTINE RD VALDOSTA, GA 31601June 4, 2020 Score: 84, Grade: B Arby's…