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QUITMAN, Ga. (WALB) - A Brooks County High School football coach was laid to rest on Sunday. According to the obituary, Mitchell passed on Thursday. In 2019, WALB spoke with Mitchell about waiting for a kidney. Mitchell said he was suffering from a kidney disease called IgA nephropathy and was on peritoneal dialysis.

BROOKS COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) - A suspect was captured near a rural field after a several hours-long manhunt that involved multiple law enforcement agencies in Brooks County on Friday, said Brooks County Sheriff Mike Dewey. Dewey said the man was wanted in connection to a stolen vehicle attempt and subsequent...

VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - An 18-year-old is facing drug and gun charges after his arrest by Valdosta police. On Wednesday at 11 p.m., detectives with the Valdosta Police Department say they saw a group of people acting suspiciously around a vehicle. Before they could get a closer look, the group dispersed.

VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Police Department arrests two individuals for criminal trespass and narcotics after being located by officers in a vacant building. Arrested: 1. John Anthony Baisden, African American male 36 years of age, Valdosta resident. Arrested: 2. Tara Jean Smith, Caucasian female, 43 years of age, Lowndes...

VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - We’re learning more about a wild car crash in Lowndes County, where a car drove up a tow truck ramp at full speed before going airborne and flipping to the ground. “It was unbelievable. I can’t believe that actually happened,” said Georgia State Patrol Sgt....

Residents in Brooks County are being warned to lock the doors of their buildings and cars as Brooks County Sheriff's Office searches for a man in the area.

Jun. 3—VALDOSTA — A multi-year project totaling $125 million is on the horizon for South Georgia Medical Center. According to hospital officials during a recent authority meeting, SGMC is adding a gastroenterology clinic, a second women's health center and a new residency class as part of a long-term expansion plan to diversify patient services and attract more talent to the hospital system.

The Valdosta City Schools District is getting a new superintendent. Friday, the Valdosta Board of Education voted to approve Dr. Craig Lockhart as superintendent.

On Saturday, June 3, the intersection of Vallotton Dr. and N Troupe St will be blocked from 1 pm to 7 pm. Please drive with caution.

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in Valdosta, GA metro using data from Zillow. Originally published on stacker.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.

VALDOSTA – The community is invited to the 2nd annual Red Apple Fireworks Festival for a day of fireworks and fun. The 2nd annual Red Apple Fireworks Festival will be on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the South Georgia Motor Park. The festival is free for the community and will include:

VALDOSTA, Ga. – The Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series continues Saturday, June 17 with Larry the Cable Guy live on stage! Don’t miss multi-platinum recording artist, Grammy nominee, Billboard award winner and one of the top comedians in the country. A News4JAX Insider can win a 4-pack of...

Jun. 1—MOULTRIE — A woman and man have sustained injuries following a shooting over the Memorial Day weekend, authorities said Wednesday evening. The shooting happened in the 200 block of Second Street Northeast on Sunday. Moultrie police requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's assistance at about 4:15 p.m. that day, the GBI said.

This post includes content assisted by AI. A chilling incident that took place last week has been captured by a deputy sheriff's bodycam on Highway 84 near Valdosta, GA. The footage shows a female motorist's vehicle catapulting through the air after hitting a tow truck's ramp at high speed. Covering an estimated distance of 120ft in the air, the vehicle then flipped and crashed down onto another car.

MOULTRIE — The Georgia Parks and Recreation District Three tournaments began Saturday in Moultrie and hundreds of people packed the Magnolia Sports Complex in Moultrie as teams from the area battled for the rights to play in the state tournament. Sumter County looks to be in charge heading into...

VALDOSTA – Seventeen local citizens recently graduated from the 14th annual Valdosta Government 101 Citizens Orientation in a ceremony. Seventeen local citizens graduated from the 14th annual Valdosta Government 101 Citizens Orientation at a ceremony on May 15, joining more than 280 graduates from the program to date. The...

A collection of remarkable incidents were documented on camera recently, featuring a hair-raising accident in Georgia, a fearless dog saving its fellow canine from a coyote assault in California, and a buzzing predicament at a Texas gas station.

VALDOSTA – A 15-year-old was arrested by the Valdosta Police Department for the burglary of Enterprise Rental on North Ashley Street. Arrested: Juvenile, 15 years of age, Valdosta resident. On May 27, 2023, at approximately 11:30 pm., Valdosta Police Officers responded to Enterprise Rental in the 800 block of...

Stacker compiled statistics about where people in Thomas County are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and monthly inventory data from Realtor.com.

VALDOSTA – Valdosta Police Department is investigating a shooting homicide that occured at a residence on Barack Obama Boulevard. On May 27, 2023, at approximately 3:17 am., Valdosta Police Officers responded to a residence in the 900 block of Barack Obama Boulevard after citizens called 911 to report a shooting. When officers arrived at the residence, they found a 40-year-old male with gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.