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…
Two killed in Quitman fire
QUITMAN - Two people were killed in a Brooks County fire that occurred on Bartow Drive in Quitman around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 24th. Release: ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F.…
Escaped Quitman man found by Valdosta police
Release: Offender: Mitchell, Peter D, African American male, age 38, resident of Quitman, Georgia. On December 25, 2021, at approximately 2 p.m., officers with Valdosta Police Department responded to the 200 block of West End…
Florida, South Georgia McDonald’s to award grants to…
Florida and South Georgia McDonald's will award $100,00 in grants as part of its Golden Grants Program. Golden Grants are available in Valdosta, Lake Park, Lakeland, Quitman, and other areas of South Georgia and Florida.…
Quitman man arrested for rape, child molestation
Release: GBI Arrests Brooks County Man on Rape, Incest, and Child Molestation Charges Quitman, GA (April 14, 2021) – On Monday, April 12, 2021, a Brooks County Grand Jury indicted Will Cope, age 44, of Quitman,…
Brooks County Jane Doe Killed 37 Years Ago
PHOTO: Kelly Sage/FB, Quitman Free Press BROOKS CO - Brooks County "Jane Doe" was found on October 31, Halloween day, 37 years ago. She was murdered and tossed on the side of the road. She…
Jasmine Davis Murder Suspects in Custody
QUITMAN - Two arrests have been made in the Jasmine Davis homicide investigation that began on August 12, 2018. Davis, from Valdosta, was found shot and killed in downtown Quitman last month. Demetrius Antwan Parson,…
Benefit to be Held in Memory of Teen
A Benefit Barrel Race will be held on Saturday, August 25, in memory of 16-year-old Dakota Starling who died last month. The event will take place at Rockin A Ranch Arena, 335 Little Creek Road,…
Former City Manager Sues Quitman for “Reverse Discrimination”
By Robin Postell Quitman's former City Manager, William Felts, claims he was fired due to racial bias in a federal lawsuit expected to go to trial in 2019. Felts served as Quitman's City Manager from…