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Two Georgia Lottery Players Won Almost $230,000 in Fantasy 5
Two lucky Georgia lottery players scored $229,438 each in the July 20 Fantasy 5 drawing. One ticket was purchased at Conyers Food Mart, the other online. 🎉 Why It Matters: These wins show that whether you play at a store or online, your chances are real. The Georgia Lottery continues to generate excitement and winnings for its players.
Deadline to register to vote in Georgia's General Election
ATLANTA — Georgians have until Oct. 7 to register for the general election. Anyone who has not registered can do so online through the secretary of state's office if they have a valid Georgia driver's license or state-issued identification card. People can check to see if they are registered...
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.
Douglas man allegedly takes car then brings it back, arrested on car theft and meth charges
Two Coffee County deputies responded to the scene of an alleged car theft and arrested the suspect on auto theft and possession of methamphetamine charges. According to an incident report from the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to Lot 62 at 2594 Highway 32 East on July 20, 2024, in reference to a stolen vehicle. When officers arrived, they spoke with the victim who said that Lavonte Hicks, 31, of Douglas, had taken her vehicle without permission. The victim said that Hicks had been at her house “looking around outside.” She was in the home and when she came back outside, her vehicle was gone.
Brunswick High, Glynn Academy to get vape detectors placed in restrooms
GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – The Glynn County Board of Education unanimously approved the purchase of 128 vape detectors for Brunswick High School and Glynn Academy in its July meeting. The board said the total cost, including the installation and licensing amounts to over $174,000. Officials said the detectors will...
Three-year-old kidnapped in Savannah found safe, Savannah Police says
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - UPDATE (12:19): Savannah Police confirms that three-year-old Kiara Raynor has been found safe. 27-year-old suspect Tamorris Raynor has been located by police. Wednesday, Savannah Police were alerted that a three-year-old that has been kidnapped. According to police, they responded to a domestic incident in the 200...
Georgia Christian School to host Benefit Dinner featuring Pete Hegseth
VALDOSTA – The Georgia Christian School will host the 2024 Annual Benefit Dinner featuring Fox & Friends Weekend Host as speaker. Georgia Christian School is proud to present Fox & Friends Weekend Host, decorated combat soldier and New York Times best-selling author as this year’s speaker at our 2024 Annual Benefit Dinner! The benefit dinner will be on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 6 PM until 10 PM.
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.”
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.
Neighborhood Blog helps LCSO deputy locate, question and arrest man for DUI and Suspended License
LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – Just after 5:00 p.m., Joshua Randall Lane (29) of Ray City was arrested on Tuesday, July 9 for Driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor), and DUI – driving under the influence of alcohol. Lane’s presence in the Westwind Farms and Banks Lake Pointe (BLP) neighborhoods was concerning and it is an area in which families often walk and play.
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...
Warbird Academy Prepares To Open Its Hangar Doors To The Public
With more than 17,000 hours of total flight time, Chris Grounds will open the hangar doors of his Warbird Academy at Douglas Municipal Airport in southern Georgia on Nov. 9, 2024. Fittingly, the airport served as the home base for the 63rd Army Air Forces Flying Training Detachment Wing during World War II. There is a museum on the site, and parts of the airport are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Valdosta native honored in pinning ceremony at SRTC-Thomasville
VALDOSTA – Samaria Crumpton, a Valdosta native and Surgical Technology graduate, was recently recognized during a pinning ceremony at SRTC. On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recognized six graduating Surgical Technology students at a pinning ceremony at SRTC-Thomasville honoring their achievements. The graduating Surgical Technology...
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.
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