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Tennessee speeders targeted in five-state 'Operation Southern Slow Down'
If you've noticed in increase in police on the roads, we promise you're not crazy. Since July 15, law enforcement in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee led the annual “Operation Southern Slow Down.” This week, there will be an increase in presence on the roads to cut back on speeding.
South Georgia training program will prepare paramedics for more advanced care
LISTEN: It's the first to meet new licensure requirements for paramedics that the state Department of Public Health says it intends to issue next year. GPB's Sofi Gratas reports. As part of their licensure, Georgia paramedics are all required to learn basic medical care in order to stabilize patients for...
Windsor Forest announces hiring of new football coach, former sports standout at Bluffton
Windsor Forest has hired Chris "C.J." Frazier as the school's new football coach, athletic director Cam Turner announced Tuesday. Frazier has three years experience coaching at Ridgeland High School in South Carolina and had taken the job at Hardeeville High School in the spring. Then, the Windsor Forest opportunity came up and he...
Multiple Savannah residents facing charges in Southern District of Georgia’s indictments
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Four Savannah residents are currently facing charges as the Southern District of Georgia returns with their July indictments. Seven individuals in total face felony charges which include illegal firearms possession and drug distribution. Additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun […]
Local health departments extend hours to give school vaccinations
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Local health departments are working to bring ease to parents who need to get their children vaccinated by ensuring they have time to do so. At the following locations, health departments will be extending their hours to accommodate busy parents schedules: The Columbus and Harris County Health Department will provide vaccinations […]
Man walks into Warner Robins Walmart with gun after disagreement with employees, arrested, police say
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — A man was arrested after walking into a Warner Robins Walmart with a gun during a disagreement with store employees, according to a press release from the Warner Robins Police Department. Deputies were called to the Booth Road Walmart on Wednesday after a man, 28-year-old...
Dawson expands as new businesses come to downtown area
DAWSON, Ga. (WALB) - The city of Dawson is expanding as more businesses come to the downtown Dawson area. Local resident Dexter Gerier says that he is looking forward to seeing the city flourish and grow for the better. “We definitely need things with shoes, clothes for the small kids...
Wilcox County recognizes French heritage through new city road signs.
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor On July 13, 2024 the Wilcox Chamber of Commerce announced that the county has received four new road signs for the cities of Rochelle, GA and, Abbeville, GA. These signs recognized the namesake of the two cities and the strong French heritage Abbeville, France and La Rochelle, France. In […] The post Wilcox County recognizes French heritage through new city road signs. appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Georgia Authorities Rescue 14-Year-Old Girl, Arrest Lilburn Man
A man from Lilburn was arrested by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office on July 3 for allegedly transporting a 14-year-old girl from North Carolina to Georgia. The Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the United States Marshals for help finding the girl, leading to the involvement of the Trafficking and Child Exploitation and Gang Units.
Justice For Noah Bush: Mother Charged After 2 White Kids Accused Of Drowning Black Boy, 8
Two white juveniles, ages 10 and 11, and one of their mothers were arrested and charged over the drowning of Noah Bush, 8, in Jesup, Georgia. The post Justice For Noah Bush: Mother Charged After 2 White Kids Accused Of Drowning Black Boy, 8 appeared first on NewsOne.
Inflation Watch: Georgians Face Significant Financial Distress
A recent WalletHub study placed Georgia as the 6th most financially distressed state in the U.S. for 2024. 💰 Why It Matters: This ranking highlights the financial challenges many Georgians are facing, potentially impacting their ability to meet basic needs, save for the future, or handle unexpected expenses. 📊...
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