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Ga. House Rural Development Council to Meet Thursday
The Georgia House Rural Development Council will kick off a series of meetings around the state Thursday with a session in Rome. The council is tasked with researching and recommending initiatives aimed at boosting the economic resiliency of counties outside metro areas. At the Rome meeting — set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Berry College — members are scheduled to hear from a wide range of experts on current issues facing rural Georgia. ...
VIDEO: Students learn about the impact of taxes at Bishop Hall High School
Thomasville students at Bishop Hall High School explored the real-world impact of taxes in an interactive workshop led by local leaders, connecting classroom theory with community applications.
Thomasville police search for man in connection to aggravated assault
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - The Thomasville Police Department is currently searching for a man wanted in connection to an aggravated assault investigation. On Wed. Aug. 28, officers went to the workplace of the suspect, Quentin Molden, after hearing that he was there. When officers arrived, he had already left the area.
Something Good: Rotary Club of Thomasville hosts golf tournament for Big Impact Project
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Rotary Club of Thomasville hosted a golf tournament over the weekend and surpassed its goal of raising $50,000 for United Way and their big impact project. More good news:. The project will be a partnership with Second Harvest to plant community gardens and provide fresh...
16 –Year-Old Juvenile Arrested on Two Felony Charges, including Aggravated Assault
VALDOSTA, Lowndes County, Georgia – Valdosta Police Department (VPD) Chief Leslie Manahan has released information about an assault which occurred on Tuesday, August 13. According to Valdosta Police Department both VPD officers and detectives responded to the 400 block of East Rogers Street. Numerous citizens called E911 to report gunshots which ultimately lead to an investigation and an arrest of an unnamed 16-year-old juvenile, who is a Valdosta resident. The juvenile was not named due to his juvenile status.
Questions surround Moultrie man’s death: K-9 bite or car accident?
COLQUITT COUNTY, Georgia – Kevin Kennedy (44) died on Tuesday, August 27 while in a Macon hospital. Kennedy is reported to have been in critical concision for five days before he died. In order to determine the cause of injuries leading to his death, the Colquitt County Coroner Verlyn Brock is scheduled to perform an autopsy. The autopsy is needed to determine which injuries suffered prior to his death, led to Kennedy’s death on Tuesday.
Moultrie’s chief of police responds to shots fired in public places
MOULTRIE, Ga. (WALB) - Sadly, gunfire is not uncommon in many South Georgia towns. People in Moultrie are especially upset about two recent incidents that happened in public places. ”Hey I’d like to report a shooting on 1409 N Main Street. I was just on break, and I pulled up...
New pedestrian signals promote traffic safety in Valdosta
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The city of Valdosta is making much-needed safety improvements around Valdosta State University and the entire community to improve pedestrian safety and manage traffic. “There’s actually a lot of wrecks that go on in this crosswalk, especially with students walking back and forth. Because sometimes it...
Arrest made following multiple armed robberies in Valdosta
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The Valdosta Police Department has arrested a 65-year-old woman allegedly involved in a string of robberies. According to VPD, Coneatha Denise Brinson was found at a Waffle House on Bemiss Road on August 24 at around 8:50 p.m. Employees called E911 saying Brinson entered the waffle...
23rd Medical Group leadership meets with community members
MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia — U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Gonzales, 23rd Medical Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Chris Walthall, 23rd MDG senior enlisted leader, attended the quarterly South Georgia Medical Group Managers Association at Wiregrass Technical College in Valdosta, Georgia, Aug. 21, 2024. Leadership from the 23rd MDG updated the community on Moody Air Force Base’s ability to stay mission ready by the medical professionals’ expert care.
CAB Bingo Event Draws Full House
VSU’s Campus Activity Board had to supply guests with extra chairs after their Boom Boom Bingo event drew a crowd that packed out the Student Union’s ballrooms. CAB hosted the game on Thursday, Aug. 22 as a celebration to open the first week of school. The event was to encourage students to mingle and make friends with a high-energy take on a classic game.
New property management addresses Valdosta apartment issues
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Renters at Valdosta Campus Walk Apartments say they are feeling much better with the new property management. Recently, WALB told you renters experienced power outages, inconsistent billing and several maintenance issues. “At one point it felt like nothing could be done about anything and it’s our...
Striking gold in the CSRA; Augusta Gold Club
Before the 1848 California Gold Rush, Georgia was the hotspot for finding the treasure. Gold veins still run in numerous places throughout Georgia and South Carolina. When you think of Gold Prospecting, you usually think of California from the Gold Rush. But you can actually strike gold right here in the CSRA.
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