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Parent Calls for Teen to Face Police: Auto Theft, Eluding, Reckless Driving and Other Charges
VALDOSTA, LOWNDES COUNTY, Georgia – A 14-year-old male teen was brought to the Valdosta Police Department (VPD) station by his parent on Thursday, July 18th. Earlier that day, the VPD had contacted the vehicle owner regarding the questionable use of their vehicle. The vehicle owner confirmed that no one had permission to drive the car. The VPD officer was able to identify the teen as the driver of the car much earlier that morning and arrested the teen.
Joint Law Enforcement Effort Prompts Arrest for Obscene Internet Contact with a Child
VALDOSTA, LOWNDES COUNTY, Georgia – Valdosta Police Department (VPD) Chief Leslie Manahan warns, “If your children have Smart Phones, please pay attention to the apps that they have on their phones. If you see the Monkey Cool app, know that it is being used by sexual predators to find child victims and you need to contact law enforcement! Keep monitoring your children’s phones and know what apps they have access to.”
Adopt-A-Bench program is relaunching in Valdosta
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Valdosta Main Street has announced that they will re-launch the Adopt-A-Bench Program. This program will offer community members the opportunity to honor family and friends by adopting a bench in downtown Valdosta. The city of Valdosta describes the Adopt-A-Bench Program as being designed to enhance public...
VSU RDI hosts summit for Coffee County leaders
VALDOSTA – Valdosta State University Rural Development Institute hosted a three-day summit for Coffee County leaders. A four-member team from Coffee County recently attended the Valdosta State University Center for South Georgia Regional Impact Rural Development Institute, a three-day summit designed to help communities across Georgia develop an action plan for rural prosperity.
VFD opens registration for Citizen Fire Academy
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Fire Department announces the opening of registration for the 2024 Citizens Fire Academy. The Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 Citizens Fire Academy, a unique program designed to educate and engage the community with the inner workings of the VFD. The academy will run from September 10, 2024, through November 5, 2024, with classes held every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the VFD Regional Training Facility, located at 137 Blanchard Street, Valdosta, GA 31601.
Wiregrass graduates receive needed tools for new career
Photo: l-r Front row; Wiregrass Dean Holly Greene, Mechatronics Instructor Ryu Sindberg, Wiregrass Executive Director for Community Relations and Fundraising Elizabeth Vickers, Wiregrass Carpentry Instructor Jon Thacker, Carpentry graduate Blakely Martin, Automotive graduate Aaron Parker, Mechatronics graduate Kellton Whitley, Mechatronics graduate Matthew Garrick, Whitehead Principal Jonathan Miller, and Whitehead Director of Human Resources Kristie Westberry. Back Row- Whitehead Chief Financial Officer Joanna Tanner, Whitehead Sales Daniel Lashbrook, Whitehead Director of Industrial Sales John Johnson, Whitehead Director Retail Operations Marty Ellison, and Whitehead Store Manager Cliff Burton.
Are You an Aspiring or Current Entrepreneur?
Are you looking to establish or expand your business in the City of Valdosta? Understanding local regulations and ordinances is crucial for a smooth start. That's why we've designed the First Step Meeting as your "first step" on your entrepreneurial journey!. This comprehensive session allows you to meet with representatives...
Valdosta community mourns loss of football star
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Vincent “Sweet Pea” Burns is a Valdosta native who recently died at the age of 43. “Sweet Pea was just larger than life...not only a great football player but a great person, a great teammate...and just a natural born leader. It was devastating news for the whole Lowndes community,” Danny Redshaw, Lowndes County Schools athletic director said.
New 20,000-square-foot shopping center under construction in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — A new shopping center is bringing a Tex-Mex chain and Japanese restaurant to Warner Robins. Tenmii Japanese Eatery and DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill have signed leases for space in a new shopping center, Kevin Harkins of The Summit Group said. The Summit Group is the...
Loganville Chick-Fil-A to close Thursday for rebuild
LOGANVILLE, GA (July 23, 2024) – Chick-fil-A in Loganville announced several months ago that since it has outgrown the current restaurant building, it would be closing to build a new restaurant to meet the demands of the community. Up until recently, the exact timing of that was not available,...
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