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Shots Fired on Chestnut Drive, No One Hurt
Shots were fired, property was damaged but no one was hurt in an early morning incident on Sunday, July 28. Jackson Police Chief David Akins said around 1 a.m., a report of a fight and shots fired in the area of Chestnut Drive near Carter Avenue was called in, but when officers arrived, only bystanders were found.
Local man haunted by failed rescue attempt, stresses river safety
Macon, Ga (WGXA) - Members of the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources began a search Sunday for 26-year-old Daniel Romain of New Jersey. The search was suspended Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. and resumed Monday morning. Carl Duck, a frequent visitor...
Body found in Ocmulgee River near I-75, according to coroner
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, a body has been located in the Ocmulgee River. The body was found at 5:20 p.m., by the I-75 and I-16 split, right before the Spring Street bridge. The victim's name is being withheld until their family is notified.
Governor Kemp announces $28 million investment by Ritz Instrument Transformers in Waynesboro, creating 130 new jobs
Governor Brian P. Kemp recently announced that Ritz Instrument Transformers (Ritz), an international instrument transformers and cast parts manufacturer for the utility and original equipment manufacturing (OEM) sectors, will invest $28 million in a new facility in Waynesboro, creating 130 new jobs in Burke County. “Like so many other job creators, Ritz knows that Georgia has what it needs to succeed, and we're proud they've chosen the best state for business yet again for this expansion,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “We've worked hard to bring opportunity like this to rural Georgia, and we're proud this project adds even more jobs to one...
Authorities in Washington Co. make arrest, confiscate contraband at state prison
WASHINGTON CO., Ga. (WJBF) – Washington County Deputies, Davisboro Police Department, and Georgia Department of Corrections Staff were busy with drug and contraband interceptions at Washington State Prison in Davisboro, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. Sheriff Joel Cochran wrote, “Local and State Law Enforcement work tirelessly together trying to curtail this […]
Dowling, Standley Named To Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Teams
PHILADELPHIA – Seniors Isaac Dowling and Ken Standley reaped additional preseason honors on Monday morning when the linebacker duo were both lauded with preseason all-America accolades by Stats Perform. The announcement marked the third-straight year that Mercer has sent at least one student-athlete to a preseason all-America team, and...
The City of Social Circle has current job postings
The City of Social Circle seeks staffing for the fire department, including a deputy fire chief/fire marshal, as well as in the police department and maintenance department. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the city of Social Circle...
Group of men pull off $20,000 theft at Evans Walmart, authorities investigating
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a nearly $20,000 theft took place last week at the Evans Walmart on Washington Road. Deputies responded to Walmart on Thursday after an employee reviewing register logs found a register was $9,000 short, according to an incident report. The employee said she reviewed camera footage and...
Van dangles over Adel bypass after crash, minor injuries reported
ADEL, Ga. (WALB) - An early morning crash in Adel leaves a van with three people inside dangling over a bypass. According to Georgia State Patrol (GSP), a Chevrolet Van was struck by a Nissan Pathfinder, in the rear causing the van to rotate and hit a guardrail and travel up an embankment before being lodged on Exit 39 overpass.
Man arrested, charged after stabbing co-worker in neck
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department (APD) has made an arrest in a Sunday morning stabbing case. On July 28, officers responded to the 1400 block of Brickline Court, in reference to a stabbing at around 10:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found 46-year-old Norejai Jefferson bleeding severely...
Family to speak after 14-year-old boy's death in Robins Air Force Base pool incident
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — A press conference will be held Tuesday morning following the death of a 14-year-old boy at a pool on the Robins Air Force Base on July 22, according to the family's legal team. Houston County Coroner James Williams told WGXA it happened at around...
At boisterous Georgia rally, Harris dares Trump to ‘say it to my face’ and show up for their debate
ATLANTA (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told a cheering, boisterous, packed Atlanta arena on Tuesday that the next 98 days would be a fight, but they’d win come November, as she taunted Donald Trump for wavering on whether he’d show up for their upcoming debate. “The...
Georgia schools chief clarifies that advanced African American studies still offered
Students across Georgia have gotten their schedules and supply lists and are preparing to head back to school as early as this week. But the culture war does not respect the school calendar or the ringing of the class bell, and this year’s fight over how to discuss race in the classroom is already underway […]
Why we have flash flooding in South Georgia?
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A tropical disturbance has equal chances of developing around the Bahamas - and that could mean more heavy rain for South Georgia next week. With heavy rain, comes the possibility of flash flooding. This past weekend, we saw several parking lots flooded and cars partially submerged...