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…
Mosquito-borne illness EEE reported in Valdosta
Release: EEE Detected in Lowndes County Mosquito Bite Prevention Key to Preventing Illness VALDOSTA – A mosquito pool in Lowndes County has tested positive for EEE and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District…
DPH announces MCV4 vaccine as required for the…
Release: MCV4 Vaccine Required For 2021-2022 School Year VALDOSTA – Before starting the 2021-2022 school year, all students entering or transferring into 11th grade will need proof of a meningococcal booster shot (MCV4), unless their first dose was…
Claxton Poultry Farms indicted for fixing prices
Release: Broiler Chicken Producer Indicted for Price Fixing and Bid Rigging A federal grand jury in Denver, Colorado, returned an indictment charging Norman W. Fries Inc., dba Claxton Poultry Farms (Claxton), headquartered in Claxton, Georgia,…
GA woman pleads guilty to a telemedicine kickback…
Release: Georgia woman admits participation in scheme to obtain fraudulent reimbursements for medical equipment and genetic testing Conspiracy was uncovered in nationwide telemedicine fraud investigation SAVANNAH, GA: A Georgia woman has admitted taking part in…
Previously convicted felon faces substantial prison time
Release: Federal jury convicts defendant on gun, drug charges in Southern District’s first post-COVID-19 trial Previously convicted felon faces substantial prison time AUGUSTA, GA: In the first post-pandemic jury trial held in the Southern District…
Nursing home workers steal and resell patient medicines
Release: Second of two defendants sentenced in scheme to steal, sell drugs from nursing home patients Ex-employees admitted participation in conspiracy BRUNSWICK, GA: Two former employees of a nursing and personal care facility have been…
Residents indicted for illegal possession of firearms
Release: Four individuals indicted on federal firearms felonies Additional charges include drug possession, distribution SAVANNAH, GA: Four defendants face felony charges including illegal firearms possession after indictment by a U.S. District Court grand jury in…
Carjacker who crashed a stolen vehicle pleads guilty
Release: Carjacking conviction sends Savannah man to federal prison Defendant crashed car after stealing it at gunpoint SAVANNAH, GA: A Savannah man will spend nearly eight years in federal prison after admitting to a carjacking…