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Valdosta police confirmed Sunday that reports of an active shooter at Valdosta Mall were false, following a heavy law enforcement response to the shopping center.
Posted inCrime

No Shots Fired at Valdosta Mall Despite Social Media Claims

by B.T. ClarkAugust 2, 2025August 2, 2025

Valdosta police confirmed Sunday that reports of an active shooter at Valdosta Mall were false, following a heavy law enforcement response to the shopping center. 📱 What Happened: According to Valdosta Police Department, off-duty officers working at the mall were alerted to a possible fight near the food court. As officers detained those involved, social […]

A family dog died and five people lost their home after an electrical fire tore through a Valdosta residence Thursday morning.
Posted inFire

Dog Dies in Georgia House Fire

by B.T. ClarkMarch 13, 2025March 13, 2025
Valdosta residents can grab their canoes for the 6th Annual Mayor and Chairman's Paddle on March 15. The free community event celebrates local waterways while promoting outdoor recreation.
Posted inEvents

Mayor’s Paddle Event Returns to Valdosta Waterways Next Week

by B.T. ClarkMarch 8, 2025March 8, 2025
A family dog perished and five people lost their home after a cooking fire tore through a Valdosta residence Friday morning, leaving one person with minor injuries.
Posted inFire

Family Dog Dies in Georgia House Fire Caused by Unattended Cooking

by B.T. ClarkMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025
🚒 What’s Happening: Just before 3 p.m. Friday, Valdosta Fire Department crews rushed to a structure fire on Sundance Circle. Within four minutes, firefighters arrived to find flames and thick smoke pouring from a duplex.
Posted inFire

Valdosta Fire Leaves Seven People Homeless

by B.T. ClarkMarch 1, 2025March 1, 2025
A late-night fire at a Valdosta apartment complex forced seven people from their homes Tuesday.
Posted inFire

Firefighter Injured in Valdosta Apartment Fire

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025
A fire at a home in Valdosta on Sunday night left one person displaced but caused no injuries, according to officials.
Posted inFire

Fire at Valdosta Home: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 24, 2025February 24, 2025
🚒 What Happened: Just before noon on Wednesday, the Valdosta Fire Department rushed to a commercial fire at Marquez Tire Shop on West Hill Avenue. Within three minutes, crews were on the scene, where flames and smoke were visible outside the structure.
Posted inFire

Fire Breaks Out at Marquez Tire Shop in Valdosta

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 13, 2025February 13, 2025
Four people escaped injury, and five dogs were rescued after a fire broke out in a Valdosta home Christmas night.
Posted inFire

Five Dogs Rescued From Christmas Day House Fire in Valdosta

by B.T. ClarkDecember 26, 2024December 26, 2024
A Valdosta home caught fire late Friday afternoon, displacing two residents and leaving one person injured.
Posted inFire

Pet Rescued in Valdosta House Fire

by B.T. ClarkDecember 21, 2024December 21, 2024
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Around Georgia: Special Meetings and Holiday Schedules

by B.T. ClarkDecember 16, 2024December 16, 2024
Downtown Valdosta was filled with holiday cheer as the 2024 Greater Valdosta Christmas Parade delighted thousands on Saturday.
Posted inEvents

Valdosta’s Annual Christmas Parade: A Community Celebration

by B.T. ClarkDecember 12, 2024December 12, 2024
A predawn fire on Willow Way displaced a family of three and required a swift response from the Valdosta Fire Department. Crews arrived within minutes to find heavy smoke and flames engulfing the roof of the home.
Posted inFire

Two Dogs Rescued From Early Morning Fire in Valdosta

by B.T. ClarkDecember 10, 2024December 10, 2024
Mary Ramsbottom has spent two decades searching for answers in the disappearance of her sister, Paula Ann Wade, and nephew, Brandon Wade, who vanished from their Valdosta home on Oct. 14, 2002. Her plea has never wavered, and now a new awareness campaign is bringing Brandon’s face to thousands of gas station screens across Georgia and Florida, sparking hope that someone might finally step forward with the missing piece.
Posted inMissing

2,800 Gas Stations Share Image of Georgia Toddler Missing for 22 Years

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2024October 11, 2024
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Posted inWeather

Valdosta Declares Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Helene

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 25, 2024September 25, 2024
According to the Valdosta Fire Department, the car fire was caused by a leaking fuel line.
Posted inFire

Car Fire Shuts Down Valdosta’s Customer Service Building

by Thom ChandlerAugust 2, 2024August 2, 2024
The Valdosta Police Department triumphed over the Valdosta Fire Department in the annual Battle of the Badges Community Blood Drive held on July 17 at the City Hall Annex. This friendly competition, aimed at rallying community blood donations, was organized in collaboration with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, the primary blood supplier for South Georgia Medical Center.
Posted inYour Community

Valdosta Police Department Wins Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

by Thom ChandlerJuly 22, 2024July 22, 2024
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50-Year-Old Georgia Man Gets 27 Years for Child Sex Abuse in Hotel Room

by Thom ChandlerJuly 13, 2024July 13, 2024

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