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103rd Thomasville Rose Show and Festival closes out on Saturday
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - The 103rd Annual Rose Show had its final day on Saturday, April 27. The city of Thomasville posted to Facebook that outdoor artisans will celebrate all things roses. “Handcrafted artisans and makers from across the Southeast will be selling their handmade goods. You can enjoy food...
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...
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...
All services restored following CNSNext’s internet outage affecting Thomasville customers
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WCTV) - A major fiber break caused CNSNext to experience an internet outage Thursday morning, affecting many Thomasville customers. CNSNext said on Facebook Thursday morning that the fiber break stemmed from a large tree falling. Around 3 p.m., the company said they were able to locate the fiber...
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...
Thomasville community rallies behind resident with late-stage cancer
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - Neighbors in Thomas County are coming together for one of their own who’s fighting late-stage lung cancer. 60-year-old Susan Holland is known in Thomasville for her karaoke business and for her huge heart. The community of Thomasville is coming together to support a person who...
Pelham man sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison on drug charges
MACON, Ga. (WALB) - A Pelham resident with a lengthy criminal history in Southwest Georgia was sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison on Tuesday, April 24. Skeeter Eugene Weeks, 41, was sentenced to serve 188 months in prison to be followed by four years of supervised release by a U.S. District Judge, according to a release. There is no parole in the federal system.
Colquitt County High School student accepted into Destination Dawgs program
MOULTRIE, Ga. – One spectacular student of Colquitt County High School has been accepted into the Destination Dawgs program. Yana Wilson has been accepted into a unique program at the University of Georgia, designed to empower students with intellectual disabilities by equipping them with skills for self-determination, independence, and career advancement.
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