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Cordele man faces nearly a dozen charges following drug search
CRISP COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - A Cordele man has been arrested following a Monday drug bust. On July 15, law enforcement with the Crisp County Special Response Team (SRT) and Mid-South Narcotics Task Force (MSNTF) carried out a search warrant in the 700 block of 14th Street South. When they...
MPD Reports: Man tracked by girlfriend to a location was found unresponsive, revived and then arrested for multiple drug offenses
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period July 4 – 11, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the second part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Dispute – Tanglewood...
Tift Co. residents attend town hall meeting on property tax re-evaluations
TIFTON, Ga. – Hundreds of Tifton residents are upset about a property re-evaluation that has been reported to be more than double what they’ve been in years past. The City of Tifton and Tift County Tax Accessor’s Office held an emergency Town Hall Meeting Saturday morning as hundreds of residents want answers about the value of their property.
Bluffton man receives Regional Caregiver of the Year award
Delvon Denson, known affectionately by one of his clients' families as "Dee", has been taking care of seniors in their homes for over 10 years in Bluffton. Denson, of Bluffton, recently received the Regional Caregiver of the Year Award from, Right at Home, an award recognizing exceptional caregivers around the country.
Prosecutors ask judge to hold Crocker and Wrights’ defense attorneys in contempt
GUYTON, Ga. (WSAV) – Prosecutors in the case connected to the deaths of two teens in Effingham County are asking a judge to hold the defense in contempt. In a motion filed July 8, prosecutors say the defense attorneys for Elwyn Crocker Sr., Kimberly Wright and Marc Anthony Wright have “repeatedly refused to comply with […]
Missing 15-year-old in Jasper County
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The Jasper County Sherriff’s office announced on Tuesday that it is currently searching for a 15-year-old female named Hailey Vicars. The office described the missing person on Facebook, “Hailey was last seen in the Smith’s Crossing area today, July 16, around 12:00 a.m. She is 5 feet 7 inches tall […]
Promised Land Farm announces passing of longtime owner Robert Johnson
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Promised Land Farms in Port Wentworth announced that one of their longtime owners and operators, Robert Johnson, passed away on Saturday. Johnson, affectionately known as ‘Uncle Bob’, was a revered Elder in his church and a cherished figure in the Savannah community.
For nearly 1.4M Georgians, affording rent means you need to work 3.5 full-time, minimum wage jobs
The 2024 “Out of Reach” report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition says that not only is Georgia the 20th highest housing wage requirement in the country, but that to afford an apartment, you may need to work as many as 3.5 full-time jobs.
Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church could become UNESCO World Heritage site
The historic Ebenezer Baptist Church on Auburn Avenue is one of 11 Civil Rights Movement sites that could potentially be added the UNESCO World Heritage List. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced in a press release that she has authorized the National Park Service to prepare a nomination for sites in Alabama, Arkansas, […] The post Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church could become UNESCO World Heritage site appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Law enforcement on high alert for speeding drivers during ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’
From Local 3 News: To combat aggressive driving, Georgia and Tennessee law enforcement agencies kicked off the 8th annual 'Operation Southern Slow. From Local 3 News: To combat aggressive driving, Georgia and Tennessee law enforcement agencies kicked off the 8th annual ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ Monday morning in Ringgold.
Georgia Chamber Hosts Future of Small Business Summit
Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark polling Future of Small Business summit attendees on their business needs. (Georgia Chamber) Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the Future of Small Business summit, designed to equip small businesses with the tools they need for their future success. The Atlanta BeltLine served as presenting sponsor of the Future of Small Business summit. Around 100 people attended the Future of Small Business summit, which was held at the headquarters of Invesco.
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