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Georgia gang member sentenced to 30 years for supplying meth to Raleigh traffickers
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A Ghostface Gang member from Georgia was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison for supplying methamphetamine to a Raleigh-based drug trafficking organization. Ted Cannon, a.k.a. “Bam” pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine. Cannon […]
Northwest Georgia Jobless Claims Rise in June
June was another month of contradictions for the area’s employment levels. The jobless rate jumped to the highest point in 13 months amid a 4,300-job surge in June compared to the same month in 2023. The latest state Department of Labor reports show Northwest Georgia also saw a jump from 3.3% in June 2023 to 3.9% last month. A county-by-county review shows: ...
Georgia Receiver In Jail After Arrest On Family Violence Charges
Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas has been arrested on multiple charges of family violence, including one involving children, according to reports. Thomas, a senior, is being held in the Athens-Clarke County Jail. He has been charged with "cruelty to children-family violence, a second-degree felony, and two misdemeanor counts of battery-family violence," per Mark Schlabach of ESPN.
Conn’s Is Closing More Than 70 Stores In 13 States Including Georgia And South Carolina
Conn’s home goods and furniture retailer has announced it’s closing more than 70 stores across the country, including some stores in Georgia and South Carolina. The good news is, the Conn’s store on Bobby Jones Expressway in Augusta is not on the closure list. At least not for now.
Court says workers’ compensation law provides SAC with immunity from tower site electrocution lawsuit
The Eleventh Circuit, a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, on Wednesday, declined to renew a lawsuit against SAC Wireless LLC by a crane oiler who was electrocuted and seriously injured while helping remove a crane from an American Tower site in Georgia.
Goodwill store in Richmond holds grand reopening
SAVANNAH, Ga. — There will be a celebration Thursday in Richmond Hill for Goodwill Southeast Georgia. Officials are cutting the ribbon for the grand reopening of the Goodwill Richmond Hill store. Even though the store has been a fixture since 2012, it recently underwent a refresh, including the addition...
Chatham County Police asking for help identifying Highway 204 shooter
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) is asking eyewitnesses to come forward amid the investigation of Thursday’s fatal shooting on Highway 204 in a recent statement. On Thursday, July 25, CCPD responded to a shooting on Highway 204 near Gateway Boulevard. An adult male was shot and transported to a nearby […]
From college dropout to Double Eagle: Spring 2024 graduate finds ‘his time’ to shine
When Brandon Moore crossed Georgia Southern University’s commencement stage this spring to earn a master’s degree in higher education, it was a defining moment in his life in several ways. Not only was it a fulfillment of promises made to loved ones no longer here, but also to...
Colonial Group Promotes Two Executives
Savannah, Ga.-based Colonial Group has announced two new promotions within its executive leadership team. Bob Kenyon has been promoted to chief operations officer, while retaining his position as president of Colonial Oil Industries. Ryan Chandler has been promoted to chief commercial officer, while retaining his position as president of Colonial...
Chronicle: Forrest Gump's 30-Year Run
SAVANNAH, Ga. — 2024 marks 30 years since 'Forrest Gump' premiered in theaters. WJCL 22 News is proud to present 'Chronicle: Forrest Gump's 30 Year Run,' which highlights the film's lasting impact across Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry. Watch it in the video above. Hear from some...
ALKEME Acquires Georgia’s Morris & Templeton Agency
ALKEME, a national insurance broker, has acquired Morris & Templeton in Savannah, Georgia, expanding ALKEME’s footprint in the Southeast. Morris & Templeton was founded in 1981, offering commercial and personal insurance coverage, including high-end homeowners products. It has offices in Atlanta and Savannah. Rex Templeton Sr. is president of the agency and Rex Jr., Chris, Steven and Johanthan Templeton are producers.
GBI: Elderly Georgia man who made suicidal comments hospitalized after shooting at deputies
TOWNSEND, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. The GBI announced Friday it was investigating an officer-involved shooting in Townsend early Friday morning. According to the GBI, a 911 call was made around 5:20 a.m. by Allen Barrett, 75, of Townsend. During the call, Barrett reportedly made suicidal comments,...
Coast Guard saves two people after pontoon boat is grounded in Lazaretto Creek
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The United States Coast Guard Air Station Savannah helicopter crew pulled two people to safety. The Coast Guard says their rented pontoon boat grounded in Lazaretto Creek near Tybee Island on Thursday. The rental company tried to help in rescue efforts, but the boat was too...
Forsyth Farmers' Market to host “Market Tales: An Afternoon with Local Writers” this weekend
The Forsyth Farmers’ Market, south Georgia’s largest farmers market, will host Market Tales: An Afternoon with Local Writers as part of the farmers’ market on Saturday, July 27th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free, family-friendly event, which is open to the public, will feature local and regional authors signing copies of their latest food-related books. “We’re delighted to welcome homesteading influencers Sherrie and Bobby Black, award-winning essayist Kathy A. Bradley and acclaimed private chef and food writer Rebekah Lingenfelser to the Forsyth Farmers’ Market on July 27th,” said Tina Saxe, Interim Executive Director of the Forsyth Farmers’ Market. “This local author event is...
Georgia Southern Rifle Schedule 2024-25: Eagles Aim for First NCAA Appearance
Georgia Southern head rifle coach Soren Butler announced the Eagles' 2024-25 rifle schedule, aiming to secure their first NCAA Championship appearance by facing old rivals and new challenges. The Eagles will kick off the season with three home matches in October. Georgia Southern will face five of the eight teams...
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