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MPD Reports: Suicide threats and mental health issues prompt welfare checks; domestic disputes
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period June 20 – 27, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the third part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Dispute Non-Violent –...
Travis Chambers sworn in as newest Columbus City Councilor
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Friday afternoon, the newest Columbus councilor was sworn in at the Government Center. Chief Superior Court Judge Art Smith and Probate Judge Marc D’Antonio swore in real estate broker and nonprofit executive Travis Chambers for District 10 post. The ceremony began just past 3:30 p.m.
New Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit judge to hear first docket Monday
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— Last week Georgia Governor Brian Kemp swore in a new Superior Court Judge who is set to her first docket in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit serving six counties on Monday. Carolyn ‘Tippi’ Burch was appointed by Gov. Kemp to serve as the seventh Superior Court Judge in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. Native […]
Trump Team Pulls Receipts on Black Barbershop Owner Amid Claims of Misleading Event Booking
An Atlanta barbershop owner, Rocky Jones, reported a significant drop in business following an unexpected campaign event for former President Donald Trump at his establishment. The event, held on Wednesday, took place a day before Trump’s debate with President Joe Biden on CNN’s Atlanta stage. Known as the Black American Business Leader Barbershop Roundtable, the gathering at Rocky’s Barbershop featured a surprise phone call from Trump himself.
Road construction caused Verizon outage impacting Augusta-area phones. Here's what we know.
Did your phone lose service for a while on Tuesday? You weren't the only one. Verizon customers across the Augusta area reported outages. According to Downdetector, at its peak between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., there were more than 5,000 reports and they largely came from Augusta, North Augusta, Hephzibah, and Evans. Customers reported their service was restored later that afternoon.
Groups honor Georgia’s constitution signers with July 4th program
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - To mark our nation’s 248th birthday, members of more than half a dozen civic and masonic organizations came together for the 14th annual Fourth of July celebration. It was held at the Signers’ Monument in Augusta. The monument honors the three Georgia representatives who...
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