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• A reward of $25,000 has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who shot and killed 21-year-old Valdosta State University student, Brianna Long. The reward was announced by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and is being offered by a concerned citizen.

QUITMAN, Ga. (WALB) - On Wednesday, the man involved in a 2022 Brooks Co. murder has now been convicted and is awaiting sentencing, according to the district attorney. Roberto Andablo Gaona, 32, was convicted of malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in the death of Yessica Baena Torres, according to District Attorney Brad Shealy.

• High school basketball games in Brooks County, Georgia can be watched via live stream. • The games can be followed on the NFHS Network. • The game time is 7:30 PM ET on December 7.

Action News Jax is giving away family 4-packs of tickets to Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga.

VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Local law enforcement agencies are working with federal authorities to convict repeat offenders of violent crimes — presenting criminals with more extensive sentences to keep them off the streets for as long as possible. According to Peter Leary, United States attorney for the Middle District...

VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Michael Lane, Jr. is celebrating the grand reopening of his barbershop Awesome Kutz, after adding more stations and hiring more employees, including the addition of a hairstylist. Lane said, “I am excited about the opportunity to open more jobs for a young man or young woman...

Valdosta law enforcement announced 2023 Project Safe Neighborhood data for the Valdosta Division and the entire Middle District of Georgia.

Get ready to kick off your wellness journey in style! Mark your calendars for the Sat, Dec 09 · 11am - 2pm for the "Diversity, Health, & Wellness Brunch" at the Community Center Wood Valley, 1907 Gornto RD., Valdosta, GA 31602. This event is not just a brunch, it's a celebration of diversity, health, and wellness.

VALDOSTA – The Greater Valdosta Christmas Parade has been rescheduled due to the rainy weather conditions on the originally scheduled date. The Greater Valdosta Christmas Parade has been rescheduled to Friday, December 8, 2023. The event promises to spread holiday cheer and dazzle the community with a festive procession of floats, marching bands, and joyous participants.

VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Police Department is investigating a single vehicle accident that happened near Skipper Bridge Road and Aslan Place. On Saturday, December 2, 2023, Valdosta Police Department Officers responded to Skipper Bridge Road near the intersection of Aslan Place to a single vehicle accident. The vehicle driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

MOULTRIE, Ga. – On Monday, December 4, 2023, at approximately 10:55 a.m., the Moultrie Police Department requested the GBI to assist with an aggravated assault investigation. The investigation determined that a dispute occurred between Jerry Benford, 61, of Moultrie, and the victim in the 900 block of 8th Avenue...

A South Georgia nonprofit, the House of Hope, is expanding its treatment plan for women seeking help for addiction, alcoholism, and abuse moving into the first phase its plan.

The Southern Georgia Regional Commission Roundtable has unveiled a Draft Constrained Investment List and several Valdosta projects are lined up.

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near moultrie.

VALDOSTA – VLPRA will host the “Tinsel & Treats” event for the public to have a chance to meet Santa and decorate cookies. Cookie decorating, crafting, and some one-on-one time with Santa are all available just in time for Christmas at the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority’s “Tinsel & Treats” event.

MOULTRIE, Ga. (WALB) - People in Moultrie are coming together this holiday season to support families of victims of a deadly Thanksgiving crash. Five people died and several others were injured in a head-on crash on Highway 111 near Moultrie. “It’s just so hard at the moment. I just can’t...

“Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.”. I was hurtling down Interstate 75 between Macon and Valdosta, Georgia, last week in the early morning, cotton fields tabling out on both sides of the road and the horizon a creamsicle orange with cloudy swirls so beautiful it kept pulling my eyes from the road. I was headed to Tampa for an extended weekend visit with close family, excited to spend a few days with my in-laws, nieces, nephews and their significant others and celebrate the coming arrival of a new member to the family.

Get ready to cheer, applaud, and celebrate as we gather to honor a remarkable milestone in Cierra's life. On Sat, Dec 09 · 4pm - 6pm, we invite you to join us for Cierra’s Graduation at the stunning 1500 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA, USA. This is not just an event, but a celebration of dedication, perseverance, and accomplishment.

VALDOSTA – The VPD is warning drivers that School Zone Safety Cameras will begin issuing citation at S.L. Mason Elementary School. According to the Valdosta Police Department’s Facebook page, School Zone Safety Cameras will begin issuing citations on Starting January 8, 2024, in front of S. L. Mason Elementary School.

The Big Picture: Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine, "If you have a high risk for Multiple Sclerosis, pay attention to these symptoms."Doctor's Expert Insights About Autoimmune Conditions and Multiple Sclerosis in GeorgiaKnow this: "This study tells us that everyday health issues like depression, sexual problems, constipation, bladder infections, and urinary tract infections could be early warning signs of multiple sclerosis (MS). But it's important to remember that just because you have these symptoms, it doesn't mean you'll definitely get MS. The study found that these symptoms are more common in people who later develop MS. So, if you have a...