VALDOSTA, GA- News release from Moody Air Force Base-

Moody Air Force Base is scheduled to conduct a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise with extended operations beginning on Wednesday, 7 March from 12:01 a.m. to Friday, 9 March at 6 a.m.   

During the exercise, the public address system, known as the giant voice, will be used to broadcast communication messages.  Sirens and a number of ground burst explosion simulators will be used during the exercise to help assess the base's response to changing threat conditions and scenarios. 

VALDOSTA, GA - News release from Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce

Now is the time for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs with a great idea for a business to enter the 2012 competition for a chance to win $15,000 in start-up capital provided by Guardian Bank and a prize package of in-kind services and products donated by members of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce.

From the Valdosta Police Department-

On February 27, 2012 at approximately 1840 hours, the Valdosta Police Department responded to the Splash Zone Car Wash at 807 Baytree Road in reference to a robbery.

Officers made contact with Benjamin Bonner, who advised that an unknown black male approached him from behind and held him up with a knife.

The offender, later identified as Walter Thomas, Jr., took Bonner's wallet and fled on foot.