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Screven County Sheriff addresses rumors swarming about jail conditions
SCREVEN COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Screven County Sheriff, Mike Kile, took to Facebook to addresses rumors about the condition of the jail. This comes after another media outlet received calls about subpar condition at the facility. In his post he said, “While the jail is not designed to be a luxurious facility it is, after […]
Investigation into 2012 Murder of Akeila Martin at Statesboro Lounge Remains Active
The investigation into the murder of Akeila Rochelle Martin remains active twelve years after her death. Martin was shot and killed on August 19, 2012, at approximately 2:50 a.m. in the parking lot of the Platinum Lounge in Statesboro, Georgia. At the time of the incident, a crowd of 200 to 300 people was present in the parking lot.
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