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Authorities: Georgia juvenile charged after online 'joke' about shooting up school
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. A juvenile is facing charges in Georgia after admitting to making a social media post threatening a school shooting. According to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, authorities were made aware Thursday of a post that read A.R. Johnson Magnet School...
Amid fears of a November crisis, states have legal mechanisms to ensure votes get certified
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat’s free national newsletter here.New rules in Georgia governing how local officials finalize vote totals have some election watchdogs worried that loyalists of former President Donald Trump could trigger a crisis if he loses the state in November, by abusing their authority to delay or avoid certifying results.Election experts say they’re confident that the system’s checks and balances will quash those efforts and that each state has the legal authority to force members of county election boards to fulfill their duty...
Georgia Destination Named The 'Safest' City In The Entire State
When it comes to finding a place to live, safety is a top priority for most. Researching crime data, exploring different neighborhoods and checking in with locals are common practices that you may utilize all to ensure that you and your family feel as safe and secure as possible. According...
Harris has South Asian American voters in swing state Georgia fired up
ATLANTA — Indian American voters in Georgia are charged up, volunteering and donating this election cycle. The reason is simple: Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make history Thursday night as the first South Asian American and Black woman to accept a major party’s presidential nomination in the U.S.
Jazz guitarist, Albany native Russell Malone passes away
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - WALB has confirmed that Russell Malone, an Albany native and famed guitarist, died on Friday. He was 60. Russell had a storied career playing with Jimmy Smith, Harry Connick Jr., George Benson, Ron Carter, Dianne Reeves, Freddy Cole, David Sanborn and many others. He also released several solo albums.
Missing in South Ga: Lacambria Toomer case unsolved 2 years later
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The closest Lacambria Toomer’s son Jordan will ever get to hugging and kissing her is by embracing her missing person poster. As for Melissa Thornton, Lacambria’s mom, memory baskets, made by perfect strangers in Florida, are a part of what’s keeping her spirit strong.
CEO of now-shuttered Central Georgia hospital pleads guilty to theft but avoids prison time
WHEELER COUNTY, Ga. — A man who once led a Wheeler County hospital admitted to stealing money from his employees, pleading guilty earlier this month after striking a deal with prosecutors. Norman King, who lives in Houston County, owned Lower Oconee Community Hospital County in Wheeler County. But in...
Crisp Co. 4-H annual awards banquet
CORDELE, Ga. – The Crisp County 4-H Club hosted its annual awards banquet in Cordele last night, celebrating the achievements and community contributions of its outstanding members. The event was filled with many familiar faces, all gathered to honor the stars of 4-H for their hard work and dedication.
Public Works Team Commended for Vital Support in VPD Investigation
The City of Valdosta’s Public Works Director Larry Ogden and Right of Way Supervisor Branam Johns have formally recognized the City’s Right of Way crew for their instrumental assistance in a homicide investigation recently led by the Valdosta Police Department. On the morning of Thursday, August 23, Public...
September 8--Karen Peck & New River in Uvalda
September 8--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church, 2926 Cedar Crossing Road in Uvalda, invites you to see Gospel Hall of Fame artist Karen Peck & New River in Concert, Sunday September 8th at 10:30. "Four Days Late", "I Know I'll Be There", "The River". No admission. Note: There will be no Sunday...
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