One man is dead after he was hit and killed by a vehicle in Valdosta Thursday night.

According to Georgia State Police, Gregory Steven Robinson, 50, was walking North on South St. Augustine Road near Green Acres Blvd. when he was hit and killed by a vehicle.

Officials note that Robinson was walking with the flow of traffic, and pedestrians should always walk against traffic. They also note he was hit in an unlit portion of the road.

Authorities say no charges will be filed against the driver.

VALDOSTA, GA (WALB)- A Valdosta family is homeless after a fire that firefighters say could easily have been prevented.

Valdosta fire officials say the home on River Street is unlivable and probably irreparable after it caught fire yesterday afternoon.

One person was home at the time and got out safely. Officials say part of the home didn't have electricity and residents were using a candle for lighting.

VALDOSTA, GA (WALB)- Customers of a Lowndes County sanitation company, that county leaders are trying to shut down, show their support for the company.

They voiced their concerns at Tuesday night's county commission meeting. They're angry they may no longer have a choice in who they pay to pick up their trash.

County leaders passed an ordinance in February that only allows Advanced Disposal to provide trash services to county residents.