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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...
Shady Grove Baptist Church to host Mother’s Day program
HAHIRA – Shady Grove Baptist Church will host a special Mother’s Day program featuring special guest speaker Dr. Beverley Richardson-Blake. Shady Grove Baptist Church will be hosting a special Mother’s Day program located at 489 Shady Grove Road, Hahira, GA 31632 on Sunday May 12th at 10 a.m. The special guest speaker will be Dr. Beverley Richardson-Blake of Valdosta, GA. Her topic will be Women of God making a Difference in a Troubled World. Everyone is welcome.
GBI investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Quitman, GA
QUITMAN – The GBI have been asked to investigate an Officer Involved Shooting that occurred in Quitman, GA. The man injured in this incident has been identified as Brian Williams, age 18, of. Quitman, GA. ORIGINAL RELEASE:. Quitman, GA (April 13, 2024) – At the request of Quitman Police...
Valdosta man arrested on 9 warrants, other charges after brief police pursuit
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A Valdosta man is now in jail after being arrested and charged in connection to a police chase and warrants from earlier in 2024. Around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, a detective saw Jerod Edwards, 29, a suspect wanted on nine warrants connected to a domestic violence incident, driving on the 2400 block of North Ashley Street, according to a police release.
City of Valdosta to host events for Georgia Cities Week
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The city of Valdosta has announced its participation in “Georgia Cities Week,” which lasts from April 21-27. The goal of the celebration is to recognize and honor the “invaluable contributions of cities across the state,” the city said in a release. The...
All Roads Lead to Detroit: Lowndes alum, Michael Barrett, shares journey from Titletown to a national championship
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WCTV) - Valdosta native, Michael Barrett is the definition of a champion. He took the University of Michigan’s icon saying, “Those who stay will be champions,” for the 2023 season when he helped the Wolverines to an undefeated 15-0 season that was capped off with their first national championship since 1997.
Bluesberry Festival returns for second year in Valdosta
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - If you’re in the South, most parts of our county, or you’re up for the drive, now is also the perfect time to head to Valdosta for the 2nd Annual Bluesberry Festival. Going on until 10 p.m. on Saturday, the Bluesberry Festival is a...
Valdosta standout and former FSU tight end holds third annual youth football camp
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - ”Jaheim Bell has had dreams of playing in the NFL since he was a child. After a successful collegiate career he’s days away from hopefully hearing his name called in the 2024 NFL Draft. Before he turns his focus to the Draft it was important for him to come home and give back to the community that poured so much into him in his third annual youth football camp.
Valdosta Fire Department quickly puts out Saturday afternoon house fire
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) responded to a residential fire on Saturday afternoon. At around 12:20 p.m., fire units arrived at the 700 block of E. College Street less than four minutes after being dispatched, according to officials. Once crews arrived, they found smoke coming out of the single-family residence.
VPD: Man breaks into concession stand, caught in action
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A man has been arrested after breaking into a concession stand at Valdosta High School. On Wednesday, April 17 at around 12:30 a.m., an officer responded to a burglary alarm activation at the Valdosta High School softball field. According to VPD, when the first officer arrived...
City of Valdosta announces road detours for Atlanta Gas upgrade project
VALDOSTA – The City of Valdosta announces road detours in the West Street area for the Atlanta Gas infrastructure upgrade project. The City of Valdosta is pleased to announce a significant infrastructure upgrade project in the West Street neighborhood between River Street and Gordon Street. Atlanta Gas Light aims to enhance the safety and reliability of our community’s gas service mains.
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