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…
VPD investigating pedestrian hit and run
VALDOSTA - Valdosta police are investigating a hit and run accident that left a 58-year-old man in serious condition. Release: On May 14, 2022, at approximately 6:50 am., Valdosta Police Officers responded to the 900…
12-year-old boy shot and killed in Valdosta, juvenile…
VALDOSTA - After breaking into vehicles and stealing firearms, a 16-year-old was playing with a gun when it discharged and killed a 12-year-old. Release: Arrested: Juvenile, 16-years-of-age, Valdosta resident On May 3, 2022, at approximately…
Shooting at Valdosta Kash Food Mart
VALDOSTA - A man is arrested after firing shots at the Kash Food Mart on Troup Street following a failed attempt to steal merchandise. Release: On April 17, 2022, at approximately 7:48 pm., Valdosta Police…
GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Thomasville
THOMASVILLE - The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Thomasville, GA. Release: Thomasville, GA (April 14, 2022) – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Thomasville, GA. The Thomas County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to…
17-year-old arrested for Valdosta shooting
Dontavious Jahi Dayquion Lester, a 17-year-old Valdosta resident, was arrested after shooting another 17-year-old in his leg. Release: Arrested: Dontavious Jahi Dayquion Lester, African American male, age 17, resident of Valdosta On March 8, 2022,…
Fatal hit-and-run accident in Valdosta
VALDOSTA - A March 11 hit-and-run accident on Marion Street in Valdosta killed a 34-year-old female and injured a two-year-old. Release: On March 11, 2022, at approximately 9:50 pm., Valdosta Police Officers responded to the…
Traffic accident on Northside Dr. affects traffic lights
UPDATE: https://valdostatoday.com/news-2/local/2022/03/fatal-traffic-accident-on-northside-dr-in-valdosta/ Release: Valdosta Police Department is working a traffic accident in the 100 block of Northside Drive. Currently the roadway is closed off, so we ask everyone to please avoid the area. Due to…
Homerville police officer arrested for Pandering and Violation…
32-year-old Derrek Manning, a Homerville Police Captain and Lowndes County resident, has been arrested for Pandering and Violation of Oath of Office. Release: Valdosta, GA (March 1, 2022) – The GBI has arrested and charged Homerville…