Irwinville
CRIME & SAFETY
Firefighters respond to massive building fire in Fitzgerald
FITZGERALD, Ga. (WALB) - Police and first responders are on the scene responding to a building structure fire in Fitzgerald. According to officials, a call came in at around 2:22 a.m. Wednesday morning about a fire at the end of Grant Street and Central Avenue. Major James Reynolds with the...
Cordele city commissioner arrested in connection to criminal gang investigation
CORDELE, Ga. (WALB) - WALB has learned that Cordele City Commissioner Royce Reeves has been arrested following a nearly year-long investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement into criminal gang and drug activity. The 52-year-old is facing drug and gang-related charges. On Wednesday, July 31, Reeves...
Early morning fire in Fitzgerald destroys multiple business spaces
FITZGERALD, Ga. (WALB) - Several Fitzgerald businesses are working to pick up the pieces following an early morning fire on Wednesday. Two businesses are a complete loss while two others have smoke and water damage. The Fitzgerald Fire Department was called out around 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday to South Grant Street, just across from the police station.
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