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Gun Shots Fired in Valdosta
Last Updated: 7:45 PM 02/22/12 - Gun shots were fired in the 2000 Block of Melrose Drive at about 5PM Wednesday. It was between East Park Avenue and Lakeland Avenue.
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62nd Annual Ham and Egg Show Held at Lowndes Civic Center
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Last Updated: 6:55 PM 02/22/12 - The 62nd Annual Ham and Egg Show was held at the Lowndes Civic Center. After the awards the food was auctioned off. (Full Story)
Police Ask Help From Public in Apprehending Bank Robber
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Last Updated: 11:55 PM 02/21/12 - Valdosta Police are seeking help from the public for any information about a bank robbery that happened Friday afternoon in Valdosta. (Full Story)
Keyboard Google Offers Free Websites for Georgia Businesses
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Last Updated: 10:07 PM 02/20/12 - Gov. Nathan Deal says Georgia says the state has formed a partnership with Google to bring free websites to small businesses. (Full Story)
Two Arrested in Connection with Meth Lab in Echols County
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Last Updated: 7:10 PM 02/20/12 - Echols County Sheriff's office arrest Joseph Sandlin and Kenneth Keen in connection with meth lab. (Full Story)
Gas Prices Highest Ever For This Time of Year
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Last Updated: 4:09 PM 02/19/12 - Gas prices have never been high this time of year. Prices are already up 25 cents since January 1 and experts say they could go higher. (Full Story)
More Georgia Districts Converting to Charter Systems
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Last Updated: 4:33 PM 02/19/12 - A growing number of school systems in Georgia are converting into charter districts to gain flexibility from state rules in exchange for promises of improved student performance. (Full Story)
Valdosta Symphony Orchestra Brings in International Harpist
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Last Updated: 12:10 AM 02/19/12 - The Valdosta Symphony Orchestra is performing "Symphonie Fantastique" featuring internationally known harpist Heidi Van Hoesen Gorton. Her dress for the show weighs 20 pounds. (Full Story)
New Option for Sinus Sufferers
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Last Updated: 7:24 PM 02/20/12 - For those of us who suffer from the congestion and pressure of sinuses, a new procedure could help. (Full Story)
New Manufacturing Plant Promises to Bring Jobs to Georgia
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Last Updated: 4:43 PM 02/19/12 - The $200 million Caterpillar manufacturing plant set to open in northeast Georgia next year is the latest in a string of economic development victories for Georgia officials. (Full Story)
Military Nurses Allowed To Practice In Georgia Civilian Hospitals
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Last Updated: 5:46 PM 02/17/12 - Governor Nathan Deal has signed a bill to allow military-trained nurses to practice in Georgia civilian hospitals. (Full Story)
VSU Celebrates Arbor Day
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Last Updated: 7:10 PM 02/17/12 - VSU and the Valdosta Tree Commission hosted the annual Arbor Day Ceremony. City Manager Larry Hanson was just one of the men tossing some dirt on a Live Oak Tree. (Full Story)
GAGOP Chairman Everhart Statement on the 2012 Super Tuesday Republican Presidential Debate
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Last Updated: 4:18 PM 02/17/12 - CNN cancels GOP presidential debate. (Full Story)
Group to Block Georgia Nuclear Plant
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Last Updated: 4:14 AM 02/17/12 - Groups to file suit to block Georgia nuclear plant
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Presidential Primary Voting Underway in Valdosta
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Last Updated: 12:00 AM 02/17/12 - Early voting for the Presidential Primaries is underway at the Lowndes County Board of Elections. Over 235 people have voted so far and the numbers keep climbing. (Full Story)
Pedestrian Is Struck And Killed In Valdosta
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Last Updated: 6:57 PM 02/16/12 - Arthur Brown was hit and killed by a car. Hear how his brother remember (Full Story)
Classes Teach Better Parenting
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Last Updated: 6:13 PM 02/16/12 - Valdosta City Schools and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Team Up for Parenting Classes (Full Story)
Woman Arrested After Shoplifting Two Big Screen TVs
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Last Updated: 8:15 AM 02/17/12 - Woman walks out of store with two big screen TVs without paying. (Full Story)
YRC Freight Cutting 88 Jobs In Lake Park
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Last Updated: 12:06 AM 02/16/12 - The YRC Freight plant in Lake Park was a major distribution center, but now it's being chopped down to a small terminal. That's bad news for most of its employees. (Full Story)
Event Asks Men to Walk a Mile in High Heels
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Last Updated: 7:00 PM 02/16/12 - The Treehouse Children's Advocacy Center in Thomasville is putting on the 2nd annual "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" fundraiser to battle gender violence. (Full Story)
Wild Adventures Seeks to Hire 200 at Job Fair
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Last Updated: 6:15 PM 02/16/12 - The park is currently assembling its team for the 2012 season, and is currently filling 200 positions. Applicants can apply online and the hiring has already begun. (Full Story)
City in Georgia Considers Natural Gas
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Last Updated: 6:06 AM 02/15/12 - Georgia city considers natural gas for vehicles
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The Search For Valdosta's Most Romantic Man
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Last Updated: 8:23 PM 02/14/12 - Follow along with Eyewitness News reporter Greg Gullberg as he searches high and low for "Valdosta's Most Romantic Man". (Full Story)
SWGTC Job Fair Aims to Help Those Looking for Work
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Last Updated: 11:58 PM 02/16/12 - Millions of people wake up everyday hoping to find a job. Residents in southwest georgia had a little help today with a big job fair in Thomasville. (Full Story)
Valdosta Activist Says Minority Contractors Not Treated Fairly
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Last Updated: 12:02 AM 02/15/12 - Some community activists in Valdosta say minority contractors are not getting a fair shake when new construction projects come into town. (Full Story)
VCS and Wiregrass Team Up for Parenting Classes
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Last Updated: 4:26 PM 02/14/12 - Valdosta City Schools and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are teaming up to offer new parenting classes, “Helping Parents Help Their Children,” free of charge. (Full Story)
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