VFD opens 2020 Valdosta Citizens Fire Academy

Release: Registration Opens for 2020 Citizens Fire Academy In September, the Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) will host its Annual Citizens Fire Academy designed to educate the residential and business communities about the services provided by…

Valdosta-Lowndes annual crash report

Release: “Valdosta-Lowndes 2020 Crash Report” The 2020 annual Crash Report for the Valdosta-Lowndes Metropolitan Planning Organization is now available on the Southern Georgia Regional Commission (SGRC) website. The report examines several trends regarding motor vehicle…

Douglas hospital restricting visitations

Coffee Regional Medical Center has announced that they are restricting visitation to their facility. Only the spouse or significant other of new mothers, the parent/guardians of patients under 18 years old, or court appointed guardians…

GBI Arrests Former Richmond Hill Police Officer for…

GBI Press Release: Richmond Hill, Georgia (August 31, 2018) – On Thursday, August 30, 2018, the GBI arrested former Richmond Hill Police Department Officer Jeffrey Allen Allmond, Jr., age 24, on charges of Aggravated Sexual…

Isakson Applauds Reversal of Newsprint Tariffs

From the Office of U.S. Senator Isakson: WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today applauded the reversal of harmful tariffs on imported newsprint and other commercial printing papers used by small-town newspapers in Georgia…

New Archery Range at Paradise Public Fishing Area

Press Release: A new archery range at Paradise Public Fishing Area (PFA) in Berrien County, located near Enigma, will open Mon., Sept. 3. This range is one of 22 archery ranges currently available on public…

New Shooting Range Breaks Ground in Thomas County

Press Release: Thomasville, GA (Aug. 24, 2018) – With the groundbreaking ceremony taking place today, firearm and shotgun shooting range enthusiasts can look forward to a new location to visit when the Thomas County Range…