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Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
Crisp County Sheriff’s Office On August 1, 2024, around 4:00 P.M., a Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a silver Chevrolet Monte Carlo for improper stopping after the Deputy witnessed the driver stopping in the middle of the road and not wearing a seatbelt. Initially, the driver failed to stop […] The post Traffic stop leads to drug arrest appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Incoming PCOM students get jump start with FIRE
FIRE gives PCOM South Georgia DO students a head start MOULTRIE – Fall term at PCOM South Georgia begins Aug. 12, but about half of the incoming cohort of first–year students in the doctor of osteopathic medicine program already spent two weeks on campus and in the community participating in the FIRE (Fundamental Integration Required for Excellence) program. Jason Walker, the assistant dean of ...
Hot temperatures and isolated storms developing in the metro this Saturday
You can expect a hot day this Saturday with isolated storms developing in the afternoon. Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon is tracking where those storms will be Saturday. Deon says some of the storms will produce heavy rain, and there’s a chance for an isolated severe storm mainly far south and east, though much of far north and west Georgia will stay dry. The main threat is damaging wind gusts.
Albany church to provide school supplies, more at Saturday giveaway
ALBANY – An Albany church congregation is boosting area students on Saturday with a big “Back 2 School Giveaway." The event at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church is scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the 2605 Sylvester Road church sanctuary. The giveaway will mean more than school supplies as there will be entertainment, vendors and food and drinks. The church will also have healthcare providers ...
2 Georgia National Guard soldiers die in separate noncombat incidents in Iraq
Two Georgia National Guard soldiers died Wednesday in Iraq in what the U.S. Army says were unrelated noncombat deaths.Spc. Travis Jordan Pameni, 23, of Douglasville, died in Baghdad after an incident in another location, the Army said. Pameni was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, based in Lawrenceville.That unit began a mission at an undisclosed location in the Middle East in April.Spc. Owen James Elliott, 23, of Twin City, died in Baghdad. Elliott was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 118th Field Artillery Regiment, based in Savannah.That unit began a Middle East deployment in December, the Georgia National Guard has said, focusing on air defense artillery.The Army said it's investigating each death. There's no evidence of foul play, officials said."We are deeply saddened by the loss of Specialist Pameni and Specialist Elliott," said Maj. Gen. Dwayne Wilson, commander and Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard. "Both of these soldiers selflessly served our state and nation. We extend our prayers and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of both soldiers."The Georgia National Guard declined further comment Saturday.
DNC launches mobile billboard outside of Trump rally in Atlanta
The Democratic National Committee on Saturday launched a campaign in Atlanta against former President Donald Trump just hours before the GOP candidate is set to arrive in the city. On the mobile billboard of the arena Trump is scheduled to speak at, the DNC played a video of Trump’s previous...
Tropical storm conditions expected on Monday
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Tropical storm conditions are possible along and east of Highway 319. Over a half foot of rain, tropical storm wind gusts & isolated tornado in extreme eastern counties. There’s a moderate threat of Flash Flooding Wednesday with Debby’s track through South Georgia. 4 to 6+ inches...
Trump again tears into Georgia’s Republican governor on the same day he campaigns in the state
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump picked a new fight with Georgia’s Republican governor as he campaigned in the key swing state where he’s looking to avenge his narrow 2020 loss — a defeat he continues to blame on Republican officials based on his false theories of election fraud.
YSL RICO trial has a new judge. How will they tell the jurors?
ATLANTA — After more than a month of delays, Georgia's longest trial ever is expected to resume with testimony in front of a jury soon. One of the biggest questions going back into the YSL RICO trial: How will the jurors be told there is a new judge presiding over the case?
From School Lunches to Mental Health: Representative Imani Barnes’s Legislative Push
Prominent advocate for education and mental health reform, Representative Imani Barnes recently appeared on The Rashad Richey Morning Show to discuss her ongoing legislative efforts and the broader implications of her work.
‘Harassing paying customers,’ rages Walmart shopper hassled 4 times & forced to show receipt – but others ‘waltz on by
WALMART continues to come under fire from disgruntled customers who have repeatedly slammed the retailer’s receipt check policy. On Sunday, a Georgia woman complained that she had her receipt checked four times at Walmart while other people seemed to walk right by. “Usually I’m not averse to showing my receipt, but today was different. You […]
Williams hired to lead ABAC baseball program
TIFTON – Veteran coach Blake Williams has been hired as the head coach at the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College baseball program, the college announced Thursday. Williams comes to ABAC after 13 years as the head coach of the Andrew College Tigers. During that time, he earned 307 wins and won the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association titles in 2021 and 2023. His 2023 team also won the NJCAA Appalachian District title and competed in the NJCAA World Series in Grand Junction, Colo.