Nearly a year after WALB first reported safety concerns at a Valdosta daycare, the state has confirmed its findings and Love Thy Kids Academy is now permanently closed.
Lowndes County Fire Rescue and Animal Services are using National Pet Fire Safety Day to remind pet owners that emergency plans should include their animals.
A Valdosta man accused of pointing a loaded gun at a police officer was sentenced to over 200 months in prison on drug charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
A Valdosta resident says he has spent the last five years trying to stop trash from flowing into Sugar Creek, but claims repeated reports to the city have led to little action.
The Bishop family tells WALB Oaklyn has been released from the hospital and is continuing her recovery at home after the fox that attacked her tested positive for rabies.
Most people give the favorite chef title to their grandmother or mom...but what if you could take everything you learned in their kitchen and compete for the title yourself? WALB's Brittanye Blake shares how one Valdosta woman is turning her grandmother's inspiration into a shot at the prize.
On Friday, June 26, Valdosta Police Department made a social media post stating the department is aware of social media posts circulating referencing possible “takeover” events occurring in the city over the weekend.
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is investigating the deaths of two inmates at Valdosta State Prison, with official causes of death still undetermined.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Law Enforcement Division is investigating the illegal killing of an alligator at Langdale Park in Valdosta.
The Haven, a domestic violence shelter in Valdosta, is among various other programs affected after Governor Brian Kemp vetoed funding for next year’s budget.
Across South Georgia, homeowners continue dealing with repairs, rebuilding projects and ongoing insurance disputes months and in some cases years after severe weather damaged their homes.
The City of Valdosta Neighborhood Development team will host the annual Back to School Community Block Party on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Unity Park, located at 301 E. Central Avenue.
A former South Georgia daycare teacher is back behind bars — after being arrested for four counts of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree last month.
Valdosta State University (VSU) alumnus Bryce Adair passed away, according to VSU. He was a well-known Mass Media graduate who graduated from VSU in 2017.
Photos shared online showed piles of debris, discarded furniture and trash scattered across the property, with neighbors describing the scene as both unsafe and unsightly.
By Abraiya Ruffin, Caroline Christensen and WCTV Staff
As family and friends prepare to say goodbye to an 18-year-old high school football star who recently died in a Tallahassee shooting, his former coach and mentor is reflecting on the teen’s legacy.
