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Valdosta woman arrested for financial theft of Freedom Trailers
VALDOSTA – The Georgia Bureau of Investigations has arrest a Valdosta woman for financial theft of Freedom Trailers in Willacoochee. The GBI has arrested and charged Brandi Hammond, age 38, of Valdosta, GA, with eight counts of Theft by Taking and one count of Financial Transaction Card Fraud. On...
Valdosta residents urged to use caution during road closure
VALDOSTA – Georgia Power is urging Valdosta residents to use caution during the road closure at Savannah Ave for utility pole replacement. Georgia Power will close Savannah Ave (Myddleton Road to Warren Street section) from Monday, April 29th, through Thursday, May 2nd, to replace utility poles. Detour signs will...
Two arrested in Valdosta for stolen vehicle, drugs
VALDOSTA – VPD make two arrests after locating a stolen vehicle with drugs inside at a Circle K on St. Augustine Rd. Arrested 1: Jaylynn Emile Myers, African American female, 20 years of age, Valdosta resident. Arrested 2: Lionel Jervon Lee, African American male, 24 years of age, Valdosta...
GoFundMe set up for second child hit by car in Tifton
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - A GoFundMe has been set up for a Tifton child who was hit by a car on Friday, April 26. According to the GoFundMe, 6-year-old Ross Thomas McClellan was hit by an intoxicated driver while he was riding his scooter in the driveway of his house. He is currently in the ICU in Atlanta.
WATCH: Valdosta Public Works truck catches fire
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A Valdosta Public Works truck caught fire in a neighborhood on Friday morning. Residents say the fire happened in the Chadwick Subdivision. Valdosta Fire Chief Brian Boutwell confirmed there were no injuries and not a lot of damage. Residents say they appreciate the firefighters for responding...
Valdosta man arrested for gas station robbery
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Police Department arrests a Valdosta man for the armed robbery of a gas station on Baytree Road. Arrested: Na’quwan Fryson, African American male, 19 years of age, Valdosta resident. On April 22, 2024, at approximately 9:40 pm., Valdosta Police Officers responded to Shell Gas...
Valdosta City employee honored with Public Works Service and Awareness Award
VALDOSTA – City of Valdosta employee Russell McBride was named the recipient of the 2024 Public Works Service and Awareness Award. The Georgia Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) proudly announces Russell McBride as the recipient of the 2024 Public Works Service and Awareness Award. This prestigious honor recognizes Russell’s outstanding dedication to public service and his remarkable contributions to the City of Valdosta, particularly in environmental stewardship and community involvement.
Recapping the Karen Read Case As Trial Is Set to Begin
Courtney Clenney's parents appear in court alongside their daughter. Courtney's parents have been charged with unauthorized use of a computer, allegedly accessing stabbing victim, Christian Obumseli's laptop. (4/26/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Tift Co. parents call for more school zone safety measures after SUV hits 5-year-old
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - Many in Tifton are calling for more safety measures in school zones following a crash on Tuesday that left a 5-year-old boy in a coma. We’ve been keeping you updated on the condition of Isaiah Silva after he was hit by a car outside Len Lastinger Elementary School in Tifton.
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