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Valdosta 17-year-old charged after stealing vehicle, hitting other vehicles, police say
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A 17-year-old Valdosta resident has now been charged after allegedly stealing a woman’s car before hitting other cars. On Monday at around 2:15 a.m., a woman reported to Valdosta Police that she was following her stolen vehicle. Her car was stolen by an unknown person when she “ran inside a store” on the 1400 block of North Troup Street, according to a release.
Traffic signal added to dangerous Adel highway
ADEL, Ga. (WALB) - Some South Georgia residents are feeling relieved as the Georgia Department of Transportation is adding traffic signals to a dangerous highway on Alabama Road in Adel. Residents began expressing concerns about the need for traffic signals at the intersection on Alabama road after several accidents, now...
Valdosta Neighborhood Development Division to hold Back to School Community Block Party
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The City of Valdosta’s Neighborhood Development Division plans to host its annual Back to School Community Block Party in July. The block party will be at the Unity Park Amphitheater on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and is open to people of all ages.
City of Valdosta reschedules new pickleball courts ribbon cutting
VALDOSTA – The City of Valdosta and VLPRA have rescheduled the new pickleball courts ribbon cutting due to weather. The City of Valdosta and VLPRA have rescheduled the ribbon cutting for the new pickleball courts at McKey Park due to potential severe weather. The new date is Tuesday, May 21st at 10:00 AM.
18th Annual Adel Daylily Festival to feature new layout and activities
Adel, Ga.’s signature community event, the 18th Annual Daylily Festival, will be celebrated this Saturday, May 11, 2024. The weather is expected to be cool and dry on Saturday after early summer heat and rain earlier in the week, so turnout should be strong. The fun will kick off...
PCOM South Georgia to graduate second class of doctors
MOULTRIE – PCOM South Georgia will graduate on Thursday its second class of students with the doctor of osteopathic medicine degree since opening in Moultrie in the fall of 2019. The medical school will also graduate its third class of students with the master of science degree in biomedical sciences.
Valdosta woman charged after shooting at home with children inside, police say
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A woman is facing multiple charges after police say she shot vehicles and a home while children were inside after a family argument. On Thursday, Valdosta police officers were called to the 600 block of New Hudson Street to a report of an argument involving a woman with a gun. Witnesses reported several shots were fired.
School closures announced ahead of severe weather
Schools in the Big Bend and South Georgia are announcing school closings ahead of severe weather expected to impact South Georgia and parts of the Big Bend. SEMINOLE: Seminole County School System: Due to unknown weather conditions, Seminole County Schools will be canceled for tomorrow, Friday, May 10th, 2024. Stay home and stay safe!
City of Valdosta, Delta Sigma Theta celebrate successful event
VALDOSTA – The City of Valdosta and Delta Sigma Theta of Valdosta celebrated a successful inaugural “Day at the Capital of South Georgia.”. The Valdosta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. proudly announces the success of its inaugural “Day at the Capital of South Georgia” event, held in collaboration with the City of Valdosta. The event, which took place on Monday, May 6, 2024, brought together community leaders, and citizens to engage in meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
Valdosta native named to Bob Jones University Dean’s List
VALDOSTA – A Freshman Biblical Counseling major from Valdosta was recently named to the Bob Jones University Spring 2024 Dean’s List. Zoey Mindziak, a Freshman Biblical Counseling major from Valdosta, was among approximately 740 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List. The Dean’s...
‘We worked hard:’ Walls proud of defense in Bearcat’s spring game against Brooks County
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Bearcat football team played its first bout of competition under new head coach Jay Walls, facing off against Brooks County in a spring game. Bainbridge fell 21-0 to the Trojans, but Walls said he was pleased with what he saw on the defensive...
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