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Fox tests positive for rabies after fighting dog in Spalding County, health department says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A fox tested positive for rabies after fighting a dog in Griffin last Monday, according to the Spalding County Health Department. Officials said the encounter happened in the Ivy Road area. The dog’s condition is currently unknown. Kelly Wilson, Spalding County’s environmental health...
Sumter woman arrested for murder following morning dispute
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A domestic dispute turned deadly early Sunday morning in Sumter, resulting in the arrest of a local woman on murder charges. According to officials with the SCPD Officers were dispatched to a residence on Putter Drive shortly before 6:30 a.m., where they discovered 23-year-old Jasmine Symone Woods inside the home. A man, later identified as 34-year-old Antoin Pugh, was found lying on the floor with a gunshot wound.
Fight ends with gunfire in Richland County grocery store parking lot, investigators say
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities confirm a fight in a Richland County grocery store parking lot ended in gunfire on Sunday afternoon. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, preliminary details suggest a fight between two parties began in the parking lot of the Kroger Marketplace located near Farrow, Killian and Clemson roads.
South Carolina prosecutors plan to seek death penalty in trial of man accused of killing 5
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a man arrested nearly two years ago and accused of fatally shooting five people. The 7th Circuit Solicitor’s Office filed a motion last week expressing its plans to seek capital punishment for 26-year-old James Douglas Drayton, news outlets reported. The solicitor’s office declined to comment about the decision. No trial date has been set.
Breaking down a Georgia Power bill
This story is part of a collaboration with Grist and WABE to demystify the Georgia Public Service Commission, the small but powerful state-elected board that makes critical decisions about everything from raising electricity bills to developing renewable energy. Carolyn Yeago couldn’t figure it out. The Atlanta resident is a biomedical...
Georgia replaces confederate monument with bronze statue of late Rep. John Lewis
Workers placed a bronze statue of the late Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) on the grounds of the Dekalb County Courthouse Friday — the same site where a Confederate monument was removed in 2020. Internationally acclaimed sculptor Basil Watson, who designed the 12-foot-tall statue, watched as the statue was placed ahead of its official unveiling planned…
Aquinas to cut ribbon on new athletic complex
On Aug. 18, 2023, the Fightin’ Irish of Aquinas said goodbye to the football team’s first home as they beat Jefferson County 49-20. The school’s stadium that served as home since 1977 was razed soon after to make room for a new multimillion dollar athletic complex. A...
Alternative Baseball returns to Columbus, encourages inclusivity through Sports
COLUMBUS (WRBL) – The Alternative Baseball Organization has been providing an authentic Baseball experience to people with disabilities since 2016. Taylor Duncan, the organization’s founder, battled autism as he grew up with a desire to play Baseball. Duncan has given many others who confront misconceptions about their disabilities a chance to be a part of […]
Harris County Champs look to make a splash in Georgia Special Olympics
HAMILTON, Ga. (WTVM) - The Harris County Champs are “rocking and bowling” into their inaugural season. From the bowling lane to the swimming lane, this group is set to make waves in the Special Olympics. “To see the joy on their faces, it’s just priceless,” said Angela Pavlakos,...
20 UNDER 40: Quinshada Simpson
Editor’s Note: This feature originally ran in the annual 20 Under 40 magazine which was a part of the LaGrange Daily News July 31 edition. If you would like to pick up a copy of the 20 Under 40 magazine, please visit our office at 115 Broad Suite 101. Quinshada Simpson is no stranger to […] The post 20 UNDER 40: Quinshada Simpson appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Screven Co. Sheriff’s Office warns residents of phone scam
SCREVEN COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – The Screven County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is asking residents to be aware of a scam that was reported to them Sunday. In a Facebook post, SCSO said scammers are calling individuals claiming to be from the sheriff’s office or the clerk’s office, telling those on the other end of the […]
True freshman RB Duke Watson has a bright future at Louisville
True freshman running back Isaac Brown has generated a ton of hype heading into the new football season for the University of Lousiville. But he's not the only talented true freshman in the backfield. Duke Watson was the second-highest-ranked signee in the Class of 2024 after turning in a stellar...
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