September is the ninth month of year and this month is one all of us in the south look forward too. Why? Well, September is the first month of the change of season for us- Cooler temperatures we all hope for. So, why not kick off September with not only Labor Weekend but some fun festive excitement. Pavo Peacock Center presents their September 7, 2024 Car & Truck Show. This event brings all types of models to one location with a scattering of vendors and raffles, and more. Located at 2061 McDonald St., Pavo, GA; this event is sure to have something for everyone. Bring the entire family, enjoy your day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. See everyone there!

Bird's Eye View of Perimeter Rd. Valdosta GA

Quitman, Georgia (June 17, 2024) - The GBI has arrested and charged Nathaniel Brinson, age 65, of Dixie, Georgia, with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. On Saturday, June 15, 2024, around 10:50 p.m., the Brooks County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to assist with an investigation into the death of Linda Cross, age 60, of Dixie, Georgia. Deputies responded to a report of a shooting at an address in the 500 block of Prince Road in Dixie, Georgia. Cross was found at the scene with gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead. Brinson was booked into the Brooks County Jail. An autopsy will be performed on Cross by the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office to confirm the cause and manner of death. This case is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the GBI’s regional investigative office in Thomasville at 229-225-4090. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app. Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be given to the Southern Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. CONTACT Special Agent in Charge Jamy Steinberg Jamy.steinberg@gbi.ga.gov CONTACT Assistant Special Agent in Charge Zach Johnson zachary.johnson@gbi.ga.gov

UPDATE- April 15, 2024 The man injured in this incident has been identified as Brian Williams, age 18, of Quitman, GA. ORIGINAL RELEASE: Quitman, GA (April 13, 2024) - At the request of Quitman Police Chief Roy Hart, the GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in the 400 block of North Quincy Street in Quitman, GA. One man was shot and injured. No officers were injured in this incident. The preliminary information indicates that on April 12, 2024, Quitman Police were investigating an earlier shooting in which someone shot a vehicle multiple times while several people were inside. Police received information about the shooting and spotted a vehicle involved in that earlier incident while patrolling. Two officers in a marked Quitman Police Tahoe attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle suspected to be involved in the earlier shooting. Upon activating their lights and sirens, the vehicle kept traveling for a short distance before the front seat passenger jumped out and began running. The officer who was the passenger in the Police Tahoe chased the subject on foot through several yards, attempting to arrest him. Initial reports are the suspect dropped an item on two separate occasions while running and stopped to retrieve it and appeared to hide it in his waistband and then kept running. Witnesses say the officer gave verbal commands for the subject to stop and get down, but he did not. One officer shot at the subject several times, hitting him at least once. The subject kept running and got away. The officer was not harmed in the incident. Other law enforcement arrived and began to assist in a search for the subject. Officers found him about 20 minutes later hiding in a shed in a nearby yard and arrested him. The subject was provided medical care at the scene for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and is being treated at a local hospital. This case is active and ongoing. Once complete, it will be provided to District Attorney Brad Shealy of the Southern Judicial Circuit for his review.

Valdosta State College LoGo

March 3, 2024--Atlanta, Georgia--Commissioner Tim Echols is spending Monday March 4, 2024 and Tuesday March 5, 2024 in Southwest Georgia visiting with Mayors, County Commissioners and Business Leaders. Echols is starting his trek in Thomasville then working his way through Brooks County and then over to Valdosta. In Valdosta he will meet with Arglass and discuss their energy needs for the future as they expand their operation. Echols will then go to Adel in Cook County. From there, he will travel over to Colquitt and Mitchell County. Mitchell County is home to more solar than any other county in Georgia. "Visiting all of Georgia is important to me as a statewide elected official," said Echols. "I need to understand the needs of South Georgia communities in order to serve them." Echols plans to stop and visit local newspapers as he travels through the aforementioned communities. He can be reached on his cell at 706-340-0773.

Southern Quality Propane Participated in BCHS Career Day.

WALB/Gray News shares this story of a Lowndes county family hit by the EF-2 Tornado last Sunday.

Quitman, GA (January 24, 2024) – The GBI is investigating the homicide of Willie Giddens, Jr., age 29, who was shot and killed inside his home in the 900 Block of South Lee Street in Quitman, Georgia. On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at about 1:30 a.m., Quitman Police Chief Roy Hart requested the assistance of the GBI. Agents and a crime scene specialist responded to the scene to partner with Quitman Police Department officers and Brooks County deputies who also responded to assist. The preliminary investigation revealed that other people were inside the home with Giddens. One other person was injured during the home invasion and suffered severe, but not life-threatening, wounds. Agents and Quitman Police Department officers are continuing to conduct interviews and process evidence obtained from the scene. Giddens’ body will be sent to the GBI Crime Lab where an autopsy will be conducted this week. This case is active and ongoing. When complete, a copy of the case file will be provided to District Attorney Brad Shealy for prosecution. Anyone with information about this case can call GBI at 229-225-4090 or the Brooks County Sheriff’s Office. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.  Georgia Bureau of Investigation News Release