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📍 The Gist: "Austin's Law," Senate Bill 465, emerges as a critical legislative response in Georgia, aiming to mitigate drug-related fatalities. The bill is poignantly named in memory of Austin Walters, a native of Albany who later became a beloved figure in Valdosta.

Your Government

Georgia’s Fight Against Fentanyl: Austin’s Law Could Mark a New Chapter

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024

🚓 The Gist: A collaborative law enforcement operation in Brantley County resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of marijuana and two firearms, with two people arrested.

Crime

4,500 Marijuana Plants Seized in Major drug bust in Brantley County

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 26, 2024February 26, 2024

NASHVILLE – In a heartfelt announcement that marks the end of an era in Georgia politics, State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville) declared she will not seek re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives, closing a distinguished 26-year chapter of service to South Georgia.

South Georgia Lawmaker Penny Houston Will Not Seek Re-Election: Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 20, 2024February 20, 2024

waters, nature, tree

Drowning in Valdosta: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 19, 2024February 19, 2024

When Mike Coe left his football dynasty at Madison County back in Florida and headed north into the Peach State to coach the Coffee Trojans a couple years ago, the naysayers came quickly running in South Georgia. Well take a look at him now. Raising the Georgia High School Association's ...

High School Sports

Coffee Football Coach Mike Coe Has Won State Titles in Florida and Georgia

by Andy VillamarzoDecember 16, 2023December 16, 2023

It was in a container, encased in concrete, that the small girl was found, sparking a death investigation that spanned across states and years. Despite exhaustive efforts, her identity remained elusive, a child with no name, becoming Ware Baby Jane Doe. The search stretched far and wide, reaching out to missing persons in states from Michigan to South Carolina, all met with dead ends.

Crime

Justice for Keke: Decades-old Mystery of Ware County’s ‘Baby Jane Doe’ Solved

by Kelly PostNovember 13, 2023November 13, 2023

🛒 The Gist: The Valdosta Fire Department has announced the "Shop with a Firefighter" event slated for December 6, aiming to spread holiday cheer among children affected by house fires.

Valdosta Firefighters To Host ‘Shop With a Firefighter’ Event for Local Youth

by Thom ChandlerNovember 6, 2023November 6, 2023

The Gist: An investigation into fraudulent cargo trailer purchases in Douglas escalated when police say suspects struck a deputy with their vehicle, resulting the deputy shooting at the suspects.

Crime

Deputy Struck by Vehicle Leads to Police Shooting in Douglas

by Thom ChandlerNovember 1, 2023

ADEL, GEORGIA – Alapaha Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Clay Tomlinson entered a bombshell restraining order, on Friday morning, preventing the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) from declaring Cook County High School football player Jarvis Kyree Fuller ineligible and forcing the Hornets ...

High School Sports

Breaking: Restraining Order Prevents GHSA From Forcing Cook County Football Forfeits

by Gary Adornato,Andy VillamarzoOctober 27, 2023October 27, 2023

It’s the middle of the afternoon on a Wednesday, and Coffee County elections supervisor Christy Nipper is calm and relaxed. Early voting for municipal elections is underway and running smoothly. Voters occasionally call with questions about who’s on the ballot and everything else is “business as usual.”

Your Government

Here’s How Coffee County Is Recovering From a 2020 Election Scandal

by Stephen Fowler | GA TodayOctober 25, 2023

The Details: The unsettling event unfolded on Sunday, October 15, around 12:45 p.m., when the disappearance of an 11-year-old and 4-year-old from a Burger King at 7310 Veterans Parkway was reported.

Crime

Two Girls Who Were Kidnapped at a Georgia Burger King Found. Their Mom Was Arrested

by Thom ChandlerOctober 16, 2023October 16, 2023

ATLANTA – Walmart will build a food processing facility in Valdosta, a $350 million investment expected to create almost 400 jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday. The Valdosta dairy plant will provide milk to more than 750 Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs in South Georgia. “We’re excited that Walmart will soon tap into Georgia’s No.-1

Walmart Will Build a Dairy Plant in Valdosta

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2023October 11, 2023

ALBANY -- The Albany Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Carlton Bradford Gillis, a 37-year-old man wanted for multiple charges. Gillis is wanted for the following offenses: robbery by force (domestic violence), kidnapping (domestic violence), fleeing and attempting to elude, reckless driving, and driving with a suspended license.

Crime

Carlton Bradford Gillis Wanted for Robbery and Kidnapping

by Thom ChandlerOctober 8, 2023

The Gist: In an effort to honor and remember veterans, the city of Valdosta will be hosting the Fall Veterans Day Headstone Cleaning event at Sunset Hill Cemetery.

Valdosta Honors Military Service with Veterans Day Headstone Cleaning Event

by Thom ChandlerOctober 3, 2023December 20, 2023

Crime

Bad News for Trump: First Defendant in Fulton County Election Interference Case Pleads Guilty

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderSeptember 30, 2023October 10, 2023

VALDOSTA — In Georgia’s hurricane zone, the long Labor Day weekend has been no walk in the park for Disaster Relief crews who are volunteering their time to help storm victims.

Labor Day Weekend No Picnic for Hurricane Relief Workers

by Roger AlfordSeptember 4, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Hurricane Idalia slammed into Valdosta, which was designated as a "Tree City, USA," this morning and is trailing a path of destruction as it moves northward. Thousands of Georgia Power crews are stationed and ready to tackle the outages.

More than 130,000 Georgia residents are without power after Hurricane Idalia hit Georgia

by Thom ChandlerAugust 30, 2023August 30, 2023

Atkinson County Schools have called off all after-school and extracurricular activities for today, due to the impact Hurricane Idalia is having on the weather in the area. The storm is set to bring deteriorating weather conditions to Georgia.

Atkinson County Schools cancel after-school activities in light of Hurricane Idalia

by Thom ChandlerAugust 29, 2023August 29, 2023

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