Historic Valdosta Church Faces Repeated Vandalism, Calls for Community’s Help

Historic Valdosta church faces repeated vandalism, calls for community’s help

Valdosta's oldest African American congregation is picking up the pieces after repeated vandalism left stained-glass windows shattered. First Antioch Missionary Baptist Church has been vandalized three times since September, despite being located just behind the Valdosta Police Department. Repairing century-old stained-glass windows and adding new security could cost the church tens of thousands of dollars. Watch the video for more details on al…

Historic Valdosta church vandalized 3 times in 3 weeks

Valdosta’s oldest African American congregation gathered for worship Sunday with part of their sanctuary missing, stained glass windows shattered in two recent acts of vandalism.