Sunday, May 19 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-05-19 14:19:32 GMT
A Lowndes County man is behind bars after deputies uncovered nearly half a million dollars of marijuana. Deputies responded to a complaint at Jose Sanchez's house on Highway 129 North Friday. AuthoritiesMore >>
A Lowndes County man is behind bars after deputies uncovered nearly half a million dollars of marijuana.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:42:03 GMT
Hundreds of people came out to Lake Blackshear Saturday to support law enforcement and the Crisp County Sheriff. It was the first annual pigs in the park event, put on by the Georgia Narcotics Officer'sMore >>
Hundreds of people came out to Lake Blackshear Saturday to support law enforcement and the Crisp County Sheriff.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:47:12 GMT
Thomasville Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a store, scaring customers and clerks. Police say they responded to the Dollar General on West Jackson Street around 9:15pm Friday. EmployeesMore >>
Thomasville Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a store, scaring customers and clerks.
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:59:02 GMT
Dougherty County police are searching for a motorist who hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene. Authorities say it happened around 11pm Friday near the 3900 block of Radium Springs Road. PoliceMore >>
Dougherty County police are searching for a motorist who hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene. More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:58:50 GMT
It's graduation time for high schools in Dougherty County and students are ready to embark on their next journey. 230 graduates received their high school diplomas from Westover Comprehensive High SchoolMore >>
230 graduates received their high school diplomas from Westover Comprehensive High School this Saturday morning.More >>
September 7, 2005
Valdosta - The Red Cross is looking for ways to better accommodate hurricane victims.
Emergency workers and community and school leaders met Wednesday to discuss how they can help victims of Hurricane Katrina who are staying in Valdosta. About a dozen Gulf Coast residents are currently staying at the Central Avenue Church of Christ Shelter, but the Red Cross is looking for a larger facility to provide more long term housing.
"We can always do a better job, but considering the people that have come in, the amount of goods and money that's been donated, this community has really risen to the task and done a great job," said Walter Hobgood, Red Cross Chairman.
Displaced students have enrolled in the Lowndes County and Valdosta City School systems.
Some apartment complexes are also opening up vacant rooms for hurricane victims.
The Red Cross in Albany is increasing benefits for Hurricane Katrina evacuees. The organization is cutting checks for evacuees so they can secure long-term housing.
To qualify, hurricane victims must go to the Beattie Road Church of Christ and complete the necessary paperwork.
A spokesperson for the Red Cross said the organization's goal is to see that all evacuees find lodging so the shelter can be closed.
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