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…
Mayor Matheson receives Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Release: On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, Mayor Scott James Matheson received the new Janssen (Johnson and Johnson), single dose, COVID-19 Vaccine at the Lowndes County Health Department. Matheson is eligible for the vaccine under Governor…
19-year-old Valdosta man arrested for murder
Release: Persons Involved: Arrested: Jarod Antwan Gordon, Jr., African American male, 19 years of age, Valdosta Resident Victim: Jahnard Brooks, African American male, 21 years of age, Valdosta Resident On Monday, March 8, 2021, at…
Armed man killed in Lowndes officer involved shooting
UPDATE: The man involved in this OIS has been identified as Raymond Whitfield Tarbox, II, 43, of Valdosta, GA. Release: Valdosta, GA (March 12, 2021) - On Friday, March 12, 2021, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the…
GA to expand COVID vaccine eligibility
Release: Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations. On March 15, vaccination criteria will expand to include Georgians aged 55 and older and individuals with disabilities and certain medical…
Knife attack leads to Officer Involved Shooting
Release: Atlanta, GA (March 8, 2021) - The man involved in this OIS with the Georgia State Patrol has been identified as Leroy Snead, 67. Snead died of his injuries on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Snead…
Valdosta shooting leaves one injured, one deceased
Release: On Monday, March 8, 2021, at approximately 10:26 am., Valdosta Police Officers and Detectives responded to a residence in the 900 block of McAfina Trail after E911 received a call about two subjects being…
CPPD officer exchanges gunfire after auto accident
Release: College Park, GA (March 7, 2021) - On Sunday, March 7, 2021, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the College Park Police Department (CPPD) to investigate an officer involved shooting. Preliminary information indicates…
Wait times will increase after March 8 vaccine…
Release: Governor Brian Kemp announced February 25 that COVID-19 vaccination eligibility will expand March 8 to include educators and staff (Pre-K, K-12, DECAL licensed or exempt childcare programs), adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and…