Lake Park murder suspects arrested

LOWNDES CO. - Investigators with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division have arrested Cordell Sutton for charges stemming from an October 2021 murder in Lake Park, Georgia. Additionally, the other outstanding suspect in…

LCS weekly COVID update

The latest COVID-19 numbers from Lowndes County Schools. Release: Virtual instruction is offered to any student while quarantined or isolated if the COVID Reporting form is completed, located on our website under For Families/COVID Reporting.

Lowndes County Schools remain open

While Valdosta City Schools are temporarily closed due to COVID cases, Lowndes County Schools will remain open. Release: As a system, we continue to believe in the power of in-person learning; therefore, we continue to…

2022 Bird Supper Tickets on Sale Now

Tickets are on sale now for the 2022 Lowndes County Bird Supper, held at the historic Georgia Railroad Depot, in Atlanta. Release: Tickets are on sale for the 2022 Lowndes County Bird Supper, scheduled for…

18-year-old arrested for Valdosta murder

An 18-year-old Lowndes resident has been arrested for a shooting in Valdosta that left one dead. Release: Victim: Frederick Gillard III, African American male, 28 years of age, Valdosta resident Offender: Reco Jones, Jr., 18…

Face masks required for court in Southern Judicial…

According to the Southern Judicial Circuit of Georgia's official website, face masks will once again be required in Brooks, Colquitt, Echols, Lowndes, and Thomas County courts. A posted memorandum states "All employees, attorneys, witnesses, spectator,…