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New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Dogs Up for Adoption in valdosta, GA
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around valdosta.
Valdosta residents urged to ensure proper debris placement for final pickup
VALDOSTA – The City of Valdosta urges residents to adhere to guidelines for proper placement of debris to ensure final pickups. As the City of Valdosta nears the completion of its debris removal contracts, citizens are encouraged to adhere to proper debris placement guidelines for the final sweep of pickups. The City’s contractors will make a final pass through the designated right-of-way areas to collect debris.
Three shot, one dead in Wednesday shooting near Valdosta elementary school
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WCTV) - One person is dead and three people are in custody after a drug deal turned deadly shooting Wednesday afternoon in a parking lot in southeast Valdosta, according to Valdosta Police. VPD began receiving calls just after 2 p.m. Wednesday reporting shots fired and multiple injuries, the...
Valwood volleyball set to kick off state tournament play Tuesday
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - All you have to do is look on the walls inside Valwood’s gym to know just how good the Valiant volleyball team has been over the last few years. The ladies won back to back state titles in 2020 and 2021. They made the state tournament last year, and they’re back in the running again this season. Valwood is the two seed in the 16-team GIAA AAA state tournament, which starts Tuesday with the Valiants hosting rounds one and two in Hahira.
Valdosta men arrested for multiple shootings after homicide investigation
VALDOSTA – Valdosta Police Department arrested three Valdosta men for multiple shootings in Valdosta after a homicide investigation. Arrested 1: Malcolm Jamal Cooper, African American male, 34 years of age, Valdosta resident. Arrested 2: Nehemiah Ballard, African American male 22 years of age, Valdosta resident. Arrested 3: Ryeshon David...
VHS senior selected as part of the Student Advisory Council
VALDOSTA – A Valdosta High School senior has been chosen as the only student from the Lowndes/Valdosta area to serve on the Student Advisory Council. State School Superintendent Richard Woods has selected 69 Georgia students to serve on his 2023-2024 Student Advisory Council. Throughout the year, these students will meet with Superintendent Woods to provide feedback on the impact of state policies in the classroom.
Valdosta residents stand against teen gun violence at Barbershop Talk event
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Some Valdosta citizens are taking a stand against the increased gun violence among teenagers in the community. According to published reports, more than 100 teens and children have died due to gun violence in Georgia, through the first nine months of this year. It’s affecting nearly all people who try to impact kids’ lives.
Valdosta probationer sentenced to prison
Terry Richards, The Valdosta Daily Times, Ga. Sep. 28—VALDOSTA — A probationer from Valdosta was sentenced to prison on drug charges Sept. 21, the U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday. Barry Kiya Daise, 45, was sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release...
Recovery continues after Valdosta Hurricane Idalia survivor released from hospital after 4 week stay
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - One Valdosta man, who was seriously injured during Hurricane Idalia, is finally making his way to a rehabilitation center. After the storm, Nick Liam, 20, was being a good samaritan trying to help others move a tree blocking the road — when another tree struck him and left him in critical condition.
Is social media desensitizing Death?
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Cell phones and social media have changed the way news is delivered. Often, that’s not for the best. Recently we’ve seen incidents where someone has died, and the images of the victim were posted all over social media. Earlier this week, three people were...
Mixtape: Chandler Call
FAMILY: Tom and Kelly Call (parents), Sarah Kate and Coleman Call (siblings) PROFESSION: Publicist at Sacks & Co. TIES TO ATHENS MUSIC: Athens is where I fell in love with music and realized it’s my biggest passion in life. My dad and grandpa (Tom Call Sr.) have taken me to many many concerts at the Georgia Theatre and some of my fondest memories in Athens are with the people I love most listening to the best music I know!
VSU wins wild shootout over Chowan, 51-36
The No. 22 Blazers found themselves in a high-scoring affair in their first-ever meeting against the Chowan Hawks Saturday. However, the Blazers (5-0, 2-0 Gulf South Conference) pulled away in the fourth quarter to down the Hawks (0-5, 0-3 GSC), 51-36. With the win, VSU has now matched their win...