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…
Georgia Department of Corrections Hiring Event
VALDOSTA— The Georgia Department of Corrections will be hosting a hiring event at Valdosta State Prison in Valdosta on Wednesday, November 20 from 9AM-2PM. The hiring event will be held at Valdosta State Prison, Training…
New Deputy Warden of Security at Valdosta State…
FORSYTH, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Timothy C. Ward announced the promotion of Charles Mims to deputy warden of security at Valdosta State Prison (SP) effective July 1, 2019. As deputy…
Another Valdosta State Prison Inmate Dies
VALDOSTA — Lowndes County Coroner Ausin Fiveash has confirmed to The Valdosta Daily Times that an autopsy is being carried out on a Valdosta State Prison inmate who died earlier this week. Valdosta State Prison…
Another Valdosta State Prison Death
By Robin Postell VALDOSTA, Ga. – According to a statement released by the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), a death on May 26 is being investigated as an "suspected suicide." Last Sunday, at approximately 11:30…
GDOL, Valdosta State Prison Job Fair in February
VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Labor is partnering with the Valdosta State Prison to host an upcoming resource fair. The event will be held on Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at…
VPD Chief Childress Leaves Legacy with New Facility
By Robin Postell After several months of renovations and upgrades, the Valdosta Police Department unveiled a new firing range and K-9 Training Area on Friday, August 23 at 11 a.m., located on Val Tech Road,…
Inmate Death Being Investigated as Apparent Suicide
Georgia Department of Corrections Press Release: The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is investigating the death of an inmate at Valdosta State Prison in Valdosta, Ga. On July 14 at approximately 8:15 p.m., Correctional Officers…
New Warden at Valdosta State Prison
GDC Press Release: FORSYTH, Ga. – Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Gregory C. Dozier announced the reassignment of Shawn Emmons to Warden at Valdosta State Prison (SP), effective July 1st. As Warden, Emmons will…