Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:46 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:46:18 GMT
Ravi Mikel Givens was arrested Tuesday and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. He is being held in the Dougherty County jail. Givens, who played ball at Westover and StetsonMore >>
Agents say that police responded to the apartment because of a burglar alarm. Officers found the back door broken open and went inside. That's where they detected a strong odor of marijuana, and saw pot in plain view. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:16 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:16:37 GMT
Demetria Porter, charged with causing the death of Ja' Kavion Davis, appeared before a judge at the Dougherty County jail this morning to hear the charges against her. She is charged with cruelty to aMore >>
Demetria Porter, charged with causing the death of Ja' Kavion Davis, appeared before a judge at the Dougherty County jail this morning to hear the charges against her.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:45:09 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) - About 100 soldiers are scheduled to return to Fort Benning in Georgia after a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan. The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports (http://bit.ly/17WfBX4) thatMore >>
About 100 soldiers are scheduled to return to Fort Benning in Georgia after a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan. The unit is made up of soldiers assigned at Fort Benning and medical personnel from throughout the Army.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:49:18 GMT
By JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press BERLIN (AP) - Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs asMore >>
Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50 terror threats.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:44 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:44:24 GMT
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.Several hundred canoeists and kayakers are taking part in Paddle Georgia 2013. It'sMore >>
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.More >>
VALDOSTA, GA (WALB) -
After pleading guilty to double-billing for city trips he attended, Valdosta Mayor John Fretti has quit his post. He already announced that he would not seek another term.
He said the double-billing resulted from simple bookkeeping errors.
Here is news release from John Fretti-
With deep gratitude for the honor of eight years serving the City of Valdosta, I announce my decision to resign from my position as mayor. Earlier this afternoon, I tendered my resignation to Mayor Pro Tem, Alvin Payton who will in turn transmit to the council. My wife, daughters, and I now prepare to return to a life centered on our family, our many dear friends in this community, and our business.
Through discussions with City Attorney George Talley, and my personal attorney and friend, Carroll Sherwood, they are in full agreement that I am under no statutory obligation to resign. However, my family and I desire to move on and believe doing so serves the best interest of the city we love.
We thank our friends and supporters for their prayers, kindness, and encouragement throughout my tenure. Valdosta will face change and challenge in the coming years. Together, with support from all, Valdosta will continue to be a great community. We believe Valdosta is a vibrant community with incredible potential for growth, and look forward to being a part of its future as private citizens.
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