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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...
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...
Tifton child struck by SUV now in induced coma, family says
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - A Tifton child who was struck by an SUV while leaving school on Tuesday is now in an induced coma at a hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. Isaiah Silva, 5, began running across a crosswalk from Len Lastinger Elementary School around 3 p.m. on April 23 when an SUV hit him, according to a GSP report.
Valdosta’s 2nd Bluesberry Festival proves successful
VALDOSTA – Valdosta’s 2nd Annual Bluesberry Festival was a successful celebration of music, food, and fun. The City of Valdosta proudly announces the successful culmination of its 2nd Annual Bluesberry Festival held at the vibrant Unity Park Amphitheater in Downtown Valdosta. This two-day extravaganza, which took place on Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, brought together the community in celebration of music, food, and fun.
BB gun found in student’s bookbag at Northside Elementary in Tifton
TIFTON, Ga. – Tift County Schools confirmed that on Tuesday morning, a student at Northside Elementary School reported to a teacher that another student was in possession of a weapon in their bookbag. The teacher promptly notified school administrators, who then contacted system security personnel and local law enforcement.
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.
City of Valdosta calls for unity in Memorial Day tribute to veterans
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The City of Valdosta and the City’s Public Works Department are looking for volunteers to help clean the headstones of veterans buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery. Community members are invited to clean headstones, preserving the memories of the brave veterans who sacrificed so much for...
Valdosta police investigating Monday night Shell convenience store incident
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Investigators with the Valdosta Police Department (VPD) are investigating an incident at the Shell convenience store on Baytree Road on Monday night. At around 10 p.m., residents noticed a heavy police presence and saw officials taping off the area. WALB has reached out to VPD for...
Waycross man charged with murder in Madison County crash turned homicide Monday
MADISON COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Waycross man Monday in connection to a homicide. The sheriff’s office said 21-year-old Detrone Majohnny Middleton Jr. of Waycross, Georgia was arrested Monday. He’s facing a second-degree murder charge, according to deputies, and is being held in the Madison County Jail without bond.
Burglar caught at Valdosta High softball field
VALDOSTA – A 20-year-old burglar was caught by police at the Valdosta High School softball field. Arrested: Lamarcus Dewayne Thomas, African American male, 20 years of age, Valdosta resident. On April 17, 2024, at approximately 1230 am., Valdosta Police Officers responded to a burglary alarm activation at the Valdosta...
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