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Serial bank robber sentenced to federal prison for Waycross heist
WAYCROSS, Ga. (WALB) - A former New York resident, pleads guilty to a bank robbery out of Ware County. Matthew McCloskey, 34, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for robbing an Ameris Bank in Waycross. According to the United States Department of Justice, McClosky’s sentence will run...
Seven Georgia officers accused in contraband scheme run by Valdosta inmate
In March, Gov. Brian Kemp Kemp said an investigation called Operation Skyhawk had netted 150 arrests and imposed 1,000 criminal charges against inmates, officers and civilians. Investigators also had confiscated $7 million worth of goods, including 87 drones, 273 contraband cell phones, 51 pounds of ecstasy and 12 pounds of meth, Kemp said. But so far, few details about the probe have been disclosed, other than a separate scheme involving correctional officers and a Valdosta prisoner.
VLPRA announces closure of Langdale Park trails
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority announces the closure of all trails at Langdale Park. All trails at Langdale Park are closed. We do plan to open them again at some point, but hundreds of trees fell during Hurricane Idalia and every trail suffered significant damage.
Local Street Dancer Spreads Smiles
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Horns blowing, cars zooming by, waiting at lights. No one likes dealing with rush hour. But then you look over, and there’s music, fancy footwork, and a wave. “I’m just out here making people smile.” Valdosta resident Kevonta Browne said. He makes people...
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