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Blind man drowns in Quitman pond, source says
QUITMAN, Ga. (WALB) - A blind man has drowned after walking into a pond in Quitman, according to an official source. The man reportedly walked into a pond behind a home on the 800 block of Barwick Road Tuesday afternoon. The Brooks County Fire Department and Brooks County Sheriff’s Office...
VPD investigates shooting death on East Hill Ave
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Police Department is investigating the shooting of a 32-year-old-male that occurred on East Hill Ave. VICTIM: Jonathon Antonio Vicks, African American male, 32 years of age, Quitman resident. On May 12, 2024, at 11:55 pm., numerous first responders responded to the 300 block of East...
Update on injured teen, safety concerns at dangerous Valdosta intersection
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Neighbors near a dangerous intersection in Valdosta are fighting for safety measures after a crash left a 17-year-old in a coma a week after being hit by a car while riding a dirt bike on Pineview Drive and Deborah Drive. WALB spoke with Javaunte Brown’s mother...
Tornado watch in effect for eastern portions of the Big Bend and South Georgia
A Tornado Watch is in effect for Valdosta until 9am EDT, including Lafayette, Madison, Brooks, and Lowndes counties. Clinch, Echols, Hamilton, and Suwannee counties are under a Tornado Watch until 1 pm EDT. While straight-line damaging winds are the biggest threat, the potential for a few tornado spin-ups exists this...
Thomasville daycare center van stolen over the weekend
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - A Thomasville daycare says its van was stolen early Sunday, according to a post. An administrator for the Mount Zion Daycare Center Facebook group says their van was stolen at around 3 a.m. “We do a lot of our community and are at a loss to...
Pebble Hill Plantation tours highlight famous visitors
THOMASVILLE -- Pebble Hill Plantation is offering a series of special curator-led tours of the historic Main House and the Elisabeth Ireland Poe Gallery this summer. The tours, “Friends, Family, and Distinguished Guests of Pebble Hill Plantation” and “Women’s Work: Women Artists and Artisans in the Pebble Hill Collection” both will be led by museum Curator Lori Curtis.
Valdosta woman arrested for discharging firearm during dispute
VALDOSTA – A woman from Valdosta was arrested by VPD for discharging a firearm into a residence and multiple vehicles during a dispute. Arrested: Shaque Whitted O’Connor, African American female, 30 years of age, Valdosta resident. On May 9, 2024, at approximately 6:48 pm., Valdosta Police Officers responded...
Valdosta Police: South Carolina man charged after aiming a gun at an officer
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A South Carolina man is facing charges after pointing a gun at an officer at a Valdosta hotel. On Saturday, May 11, the Valdosta Police Department (VPD) was called to the Wingate Hotel after reports of a dispute. When officers got to the scene, they say they saw a man, later identified as William Stanfield, 61, who was “intoxicated and belligerent.”
17-year-old Valdosta male hid under house following car theft
VALDOSTA – A 17-year-old Valdosta resident stole a vehicle on Toombs Street, then fled on foot from a VPD deputy. Arrested: Jayleen Scott, African American male, 17 years of age, Valdosta resident. On May 13, 2024, at approximately 2:15 am., Valdosta Police Officers responded to the area of the...
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