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Murder Suspect on the Run: Police in Georgia searching for man wanted in deadly shooting
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. Police in Georgia need your help finding a man wanted for murder. On Friday, the Columbus Police Department said officers were searching for Andrew Crowell, 20. Crowell faces charges of murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a...
ACC Commission Votes to Change how TSPLOST funds are allocated
The Athens-Clarke County commissioners are changing how they fund transportation projects through the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST). TSPLOST, a 1% sales tax, funds various transportation projects approved by county voters. The current TSPLOST 2023 is meeting its revenue goals ahead of schedule, so the next TSPLOST vote will be in May 2026 instead of November 2026.
5th annual Back to School event coming to Rockmart next weekend
Mark those calendars for next Saturday, July 27 as organizers provide a day of fun – and much needed supplies – for local youth and their families getting ready for the start of the new school year. The event held in memory of Dadrian “Wade” Cummings will give kids a chance to grab some free […] The post 5th annual Back to School event coming to Rockmart next weekend appeared first on Polk Today.
Cyberattack on NC SBI network under investigation
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a cyberattack on a vendor-managed system from May. On May 13, an NC SBI agency network received an email with details about how their network had been hacked. The email came weeks after the SBI got some warnings that their agency network had been compromised.
Central Returns “The Best Weapon in the State”
After two straight seasons of making the playoffs, Central missed out last year with a 4-6 record. But when you return a player dubbed- “the best weapon in the state”, you’ve got to like your chances of nailing down a playoff berth again. News 12’s Brian Armstrong...
River City announces vision for current Lookouts stadium on Hawk Hill
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Now that construction is underway on a new stadium for the Chattanooga Lookouts, the question is what will happen to the old one. The River City Company is sharing their ideas for Hawk Hill. They’ve been working on a community planning process since 2023. That...
Support a local animal rescue that is making waves in our community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — This new 501(3)(C) has thousands of followers because of what they stand for. In late December - early January is when their social media started to go viral and because of this push for change "Luck's Rescue" was born. They now have a board of volunteers that are taking action to clean up the streets of North Georgia and the Chattanooga Area. Luck's Rescue is always looking for volunteers so if you are looking to help your community then don't hesitate to reach out. If you are looking to foster or adopt then they can help. There are many dogs with different ages, personalities, breeds, etc. so they can help fit the correct dog with you!
Police Briefs for July 19
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 24-009165 – 3600 BLK Fountain Avenue – Suspicious Activity – Officers spoke with a party at the police department, who reported an unknown female approached her vehicle while it was parked in her driveway at 0321hrs this morning. In the video provided, the female approached her vehicle from the side of the house appeared to be talking to someone on her cell phone. The subject did not damage or remove anything from the Jeep but the complainant wanted to document the incident as she is unfamiliar with the party.
3 children rescued from international fugitive’s home; suspect said to have Florida ties
Three children were rescued from a Tennessee residence when the U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and INTERPOL collaboration led to the arrest of a fugitive wanted for sexual offenses against a minor in the Bahamas earlier this month.
Tennessee McKamey Manor haunted attraction owner arrested, charged with domestic violence
The owner of an immersive haunted attraction in Tennessee was arrested Friday on domestic assault charges. An arrest affidavit shows Russ McKamey was taken into custody around 4 a.m. Friday at his Stephenson Road home in Summertown. ...
Troubled waters: How many of Georgia’s lakes, rivers and creeks are polluted?
The State of Georgia has hundreds of miles of rivers and streams, and hundreds of thousands of acres of lakes and reservoirs for recreation.However, before you dive in to the state’s lakes, rivers, streams or reservoirs, you may want to know what you’re swimming in.
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