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…
LCSO conduct traffic check points following recent violence
Release: The Concerned Clergy of Valdosta recently contacted Sheriff Ashley Paulk about the recent rash of violent assaults, such as shootings in and around Valdosta. In a joint effort, this past weekend, members of the…
New Georgia law offers more protection against domestic…
Release: Rep. Yasmin Neal’s Legislation to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence Signed Into Law ATLANTA – State Representative Yasmin Neal (D-Jonesboro) recently announced that Governor Brian Kemp recently signed her bill, House Bill 236, into…
School violence prevention bill backed by Carr
Release: Carr and Colleagues Urge Congress to Support Bipartisan Bill to Prevent School Violence APRIL 27, 2021 ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr, along with a bipartisan group of 40 attorneys general, is urging…
Argument leads to assaults and arrests in Valdosta
Release: On January 7, 2021, at approximately 5:30 pm., Valdosta Police Officers and Detectives responded to a residence in the 1500 block of Baymeadows Drive, after receiving a 911 call about a subject being shot.…
Aggravated Assault charges brought against Arlington Police Chief
Release: Arlington, GA Police Chief Arrested for Aggravated Assault DECEMBER 29, 2020 Newton, GA (December 29, 2020) – On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, Arlington Police Chief Cora Baker, age 39, was arrested and charged with three…
VPD and Citizens Against Violence host local food…
Release: Valdosta Police Department Partners with Citizens Against Violence to Host Food Drive for Local Families in Need As we prepare for the holiday season, some local families continue to deal with food insecurities during…
Domestic violence leads to officer involved shooting
Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Pickens County SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 Talking Rock, Georgia (September 20, 2020) – On Saturday, September 19, 2020, at approximately 11:40 a.m., the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by…
Former VSU employee arrested for threatening colleges with…
According to an AJC report, the FBI says a former Valdosta State University employee has been accused of making death threats against the faculty of several colleges. Lake Park's, Shawn Charles Merdinger, 50-years-old, has been…