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Detectives chase white Dodge Charger through town, make arrest at Gaskin and Pine
A 32-year-old Douglas man led county drug officers on a short chase in Douglas that ended on the south end of town. A child was a passenger in the vehicle and suffered a cut on the leg during the chase. The child was transported to Coffee Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Georgia State Law Students Shine Under the Gold Dome
Each year after the Georgia General Assembly concludes its annual legislative session, new laws go into effect on July 1. This year, the legislators closed out their 40-day odyssey of making those laws on March 28. Sine die, the Latin term assigned to the adjournment of the legislative calendar, was met with the usual frenzy of finalizing bills and the time-honored tradition of scattering the legislative chambers with shredded paper tossed about in a confetti like celebration.
Syracuse basketball 4-star, 5-star recruits have massive games at EYBL's Peach Jam
The annual Peach Jam tournament on Nike's EYBL circuit runs through this weekend, with various Syracuse basketball targets across three classes putting forth excellent performances during recent encounters. Peach Jam takes place in North Augusta, S.C., through July 21. There was an NCAA live period this past weekend, and there's...
VPD makes arrest in shooting investigation of two brothers
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Police Department has arrested a Valdosta male in connection to the shooting investigation of two brothers. Arrested: Isaiah Miles, African American male, 22 years of age, Valdosta resident. On July 10, 2024, at approximately 10:35 am., numerous first responders responded to the 700 block of...
Oconee Blotter: Fight breaks out between two women in gynecology waiting room
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:. MAILBOX DAMAGE: On June 27, several deputies responded to Twin Oaks Drive, Watkinsville, for a series of damage reports. It appeared someone had driven through the neighborhood off Barnett Shoals Road and hit mailboxes, possibly with a baseball bat. At least five residents reported damage that ranged from a low of $50 to $500.
Augusta Transit could expand bus routes with new electric buses
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - New electric buses are coming to Augusta. The transit received $12 million for six new clean-energy battery electric buses, charging equipment and even a bus simulator to train the drivers. The old diesel bus fleet may be heading back to the garage. The Augusta Transit is...
Brother of Augusta Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty to Possessing Fake Green Card
Diego Ibarra, the brother of a man accused of the murder of an Augusta University nursing student, has confessed to possessing a fake green card. The admission came as part of the ongoing investigations stemming from the high-profile case that has drawn significant national attention. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, Diego, a Venezuelan national, presented the fraudulent document to authorities who mistook him for Laken Riley's killer during an initial encounter.
Judge In Young Thug’s RICO Case Removed From Trial
Fulton County Chief Judge Ural Glanville has been recused from the longest criminal trial in Georgia history. It has already been pointed out that the Young Thug RICO trial is the longest-running criminal trial in Georgia history. Now, an unexpected change has placed another wrench in the court case, as the judge has been recused.
Health inspections: See which restaurant has 'fruit flies and live roaches'
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that have been inspected between July 5 and 11, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
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