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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...
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...
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’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.
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...
VFD investigates late night Blitch St. house fire
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Fire Department recently responded to a late night residence fire that is under investigation. On Monday, April 22, at 9:26 P.M., the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 318 Blitch Street. The first fire unit arrived within 3 minutes and a heavy smoke and flames coming from the residence. Crews were able to bring the fire under control. No injuries were reported. There was no one inside of the residence at the time of the incident.
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