Ashanti Isaac

This is the second time within four months that the police department has had people quit.

The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority is stressing the importance of shopping locally.

The Brooks County School Board provides five breakfast and five lunch meals for free every Monday until the start of school. It’s available for any child 18 and younger.

The museum sits on 1,600 acres of land.

The building started as a hotel in 1906. Back then, rooms went for 50 cents a night.

The rescued dogs added to the over 100 animals at the Moultrie-Colquitt Humane Society.

Preservationists want to help home and business owners with their historic properties and offer strategies to help cut back on energy.

The jury reached a verdict in less than an hour.

The accusers who took the stand on Tuesday are 8 and 15.

This is the second time the department has earned the rating in the past five years.

So far in 2023, there have been more mass shootings than days, according to the Gun Violence Archive.

The East Brooks Volunteer Fire Department has been servicing Brooks County for over 40 years. And as of December 2022, the Brooks County Administration has served them with a cease-and-desist order, stopping them from responding to all emergency calls.

Governor Kemp said, it was important for him to sign this bill right here in Bainbridge as he continues to advocate for rural Georgians.

Phase one of construction starts in 2024.

The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said the incident has been turned over to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to investigate.

The sports complex is in the beginning stages with lots of work to do, starting with irrigation and laying of grass.

The Jack Hadley History Museum said they are working to get a grant to help with the preservation of these historic landmarks.

The Youth Impact Center in Lakeland is using a technique called “The Community Resiliency Model” to help guide young people through traumatic events.

Georgia is home to an estimated 200,000 alligators, so it’s not uncommon for people who live in the Peach State to have run-ins with them. However, it’s a crime to shoot an alligator in Georgia outside of hunting season.

“When I became an adult, I wanted to make sure I give back to the community the things that I didn’t think adults gave kids.”

The GBI says someone out there may have the last piece of information that can identify this baby girl.

“We want to try to encourage anyone who wants to start a new business to start it here in Lakeland.”

This is the first historic landmark survey in over 20 years.

The medical center, which sits just off I-75 South, is in the top 5% in the country for the overall satisfaction of patient care received.

The Thomasville Street Church is a nonprofit that not only feeds people experiencing homelessness, but it also gives them an avenue to help escape it.

Clinch Memorial Hospital is one of eight rural hospitals selected to take part in this. Clinch Memorial Hospital is the smallest facility to be selected to receive funding to help create a kid-ready emergency room. Something the hospital currently does not have.

This happened just days after its former Police Chief Drury was fired for improper handling of evidence. Now, what started as a team of 10, quickly dwindled to zero after all of the police officers quit.

For 11 weeks during the summer, Thomasville will accept nine applicants to join them for a paid internship.

Carter has placed major emphasis on African American advancement over the years — from hiring the first Black highway patrolman to breaking down barriers in employment, Carter is a staple in the community.

12 cities including Cairo, Tifton and Valdosta are set to come to Thomasville to learn how to revitalize their city.

“In the event that your pet gets separated from you, lost, if they get turned in to a vet, the first things that vet or even a shelter is going to do is scan your pet to see if it’s microchipped. And it will ensure that your pet will eventually make it back to you.”

Severe weather can happen anywhere at any time and people should be ready if disaster strikes.

Some seniors who are looking for love have been targeted and lost over $170,000 in just under two weeks. Now, law enforcement officers are asking the public to be socially aware when communicating online.

It was a regular weekend gone wrong. What started as a fishing trip ended in tragedy when 15-year-old Michael Huffman was run over by a truck.

Crime within the community continues to rise and often it’s at the hands of people under the age of 18. The most recent arrest of three young boys 11, 15 and 16 have raised concerns in the Valdosta area.

The Lowndes County Bird Supper is an annual dinner that allows local community leaders to meet with state lawmakers to exchange ideas.

Housing is an issue that many people in Lowndes County are currently experiencing; an issue that is on state representatives’ minds. One state representative believes the key to getting out of the crisis is educating young students.

Despite hurdles, such as getting the home ready in freezing cold temperatures, the Habitat team was still able to gift the home to a family in need.

As Dr. King said, “our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” That's what students at VSU say they will avoid as they continue to fight for justice.

Some fans said they’re not surprised that the Dawgs are in the championship, but it gives them a reason to celebrate.

The family of Kendrick Johnson is remembering him to start January 2023 in a series of public events, leading up to the 10-year commemoration of his death.

Not only does KRAV Maga teach self-defense to people in the armed forces, women and children, but these skills can also be used by everyone.

Many businesses have passed through Valdosta and along the way, some have made this small town their home. As you take a look around Valdosta, you may have seen new clothing stores, restaurants and construction of all kinds taking over the city.

District 13 State Senator Carden Summers says the damage has been going on for years.

Ask anyone who lives in, or visits Valdosta and you’ll likely hear the same thing — the city is growing. It grew by 10% in 2021, the city says they expect another 1,000 people to move there in the next year.

Although law enforcement arrived quickly after the initial call, some parents said it took a while before they learned it was a hoax.

In less than a week, voters across the Peach State are heading back to the polls. Early voting across Georgia starts in the coming days and elections leaders in Lowndes County are gearing up for another round of early voting.

LAMP is the only shelter between Orlando and Macon that services all those that are homeless.

The holiday season is a time that many business owners look forward to. This season, however, business owners are saying that they are already feeling the impact of the economy on their preseason sales. However, businesses around Valdosta are starting to brace for those holiday shoppers by making preparations for presales and pre-holiday orders.

Longtime Democratic Congressman Sanford Bishop was facing a challenge for the seat from Republican Chris West.