Community to Honor Officer Caleb Abney Sunday; WALB Live Streaming Service

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State officials and local law enforcement agencies are preparing for the funeral service of Officer Caleb Abney, scheduled for Sunday, March 1 at Lowndes High School's Martin Stadium. The service will begin at 2 p.m. and the campus will open to the public at 12:30 p.m. First responders participating in the funeral procession must be parked at the school by 12:15 p.m., and members of the public attending the service should enter the campus through specific entrances.

Why it matters

Officer Caleb Abney's funeral is a significant event for the Valdosta, Georgia community, as they come together to honor a fallen law enforcement officer. The detailed instructions and planning around the event highlight the importance of ensuring an orderly and respectful service for the community.

The details

The funeral service for Officer Caleb Abney will be held at Lowndes High School's Martin Stadium. First responders participating in the procession must park by 12:15 p.m. and form an Honor Line on the home side sidewalk. Members of the public should enter through designated entrances and will have seating in all sections on the home side, except for the reserved section for first responders. After the service, the procession to the cemetery will include family, guests, and first responders only, following a specific route.

• The service will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
• The campus will open to the public at 12:30 p.m.
• First responders participating in the procession must be parked by 12:15 p.m.

What’s next

After the service, the procession to the cemetery will include family members, guests of the family, and first responders only, following a specific route.