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…
Valdosta > Junior Fire Marshals Recognized at VFD…
VALDOSTA -- Timothy Rosser, of J.L. Lomax, named 2015 Junior Fire Marshal of the Year Over a hundred local youth were recognized as fire safety role models, at the 2015 Valdosta Fire Department Junior Fire…
Valdosta > Fire Displaces Family of Six
VALDOSTA -- A family of six was displaced after an electrical fire destroyed their home on Saturday. The fire took place around 4 p.m. at an apartment on Bemiss Road. Firefighters reported that the fire began in…
Valdosta > Train Hits Valdosta Woman
VALDOSTA -- A woman was hit by a train on Thursday. The incident occurred at the intersection of East Hill Avenue and Fry Street around 4:30 p.m. Railroad crews reported that the woman walked past the…
Valdosta > Fire Displaces A Mother And Two…
VALDOSTA-- A fire consumed a family's duplex on Friday afternoon. A mother and two children have been displaced after the home caught fire around 12:45 at 2129 Houston Avenue. The mother of the home said she…
UPDATE: Valdosta > Two Officers Involved in Shooting…
UPDATE: VALDOSTA -- Two Lowndes County Sheriff's deputies were involved in a shooting behind the Econo Lodge near Sleep Inn on St. Augustine Road. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation reported that officers, shot and killed…
Valdosta > Street Renaming Honors Valdosta Public Servant,…
VALDOSTA -- Few people have streets named after them—or anything for that matter—while they are still living. Valdosta native Minnie Martin, age 73, said she is glad to have her “flowers” given to her while she…
Valdosta > Cecil Staton Named Interim President of…
VALDOSTA -- University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby has named Dr. Cecil Staton as interim president of Valdosta State University. Staton currently serves as the vice chancellor for Extended Education for the University System…
Valdosta > Thirteen Board Vacancies Provide Opportunities for…
VALDOSTA -- Valdosta citizens may participate in accomplishing the business of the city by serving on a variety of boards, commissions, authorities and advisory committees. Currently, the city has 13 vacancies for which they are…