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Senate Begins Investigation Into Abuse Of Pregnant Women in Prison
A tearful Georgia woman told a U.S. Senate subcommittee a harrowing story Wednesday of giving birth while serving a five-year sentence in a state prison. Jessica Umberger, who now serves as a care navigator for the Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative in Atlanta, said she was forced to undergo a Cesarean section against her will because she had had one 18 years earlier. She gave birth to a daughter, Jordan, in August 2018 at the state Department of Corrections’ Helms facility in Atlanta. ...
Portions of NWGA Could Reach Heat Index Values Of 108 Thursday
Northwest Georgia is under a heat advisory Thursday and the heat index could reach as high as 108 degrees because of the temperature coupled with high humidity. According to the National Weather Service, the heat advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday. It’s going to stay hot with a chance of rain through next week. ...
Report: 7 injured in Tifton crash after driver runs from GSP traffic stop
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - A Tifton driver ran from state troopers leading to multiple car crashes and several injuries, according to a report. On Wednesday, July 31, state troopers say they saw the driver of a Toyota Camry driving without his seatbelt and using a cell phone on 3rd Street and Magnolia Drive in Tifton.
Georgia congressmen split party lines on Supreme Court reform
(The Center Square) – U.S. congressmen in Georgia are split on the need for judicial reform. Democratic Rep. Hank Johnson has proposed his own legislation to reform the Supreme Court, while also supporting President Joe Biden’s proposed Supreme Court constitutional amendment. Johnson sponsored two different bills in 2023 to add additional codes and rules to the Supreme Court judges. ...
Drainage issues impact small businesses in Hahira
HAHIRA, Ga. (WALB) - A small business in Hahira is working to stay open after flash flooding caused property damage across Lowndes County. “We first got a call from a customer, and we were wondering why we were getting a call so late...then they sent us a picture of the building, by that point my husband was already on his way here when he came in the water was above his ankles,” Miriam Valcin, Owner of Ish Delish Nutrition said.
Statewide Opioid Task Force gathers in Augusta to declare war on fentanyl
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr led the meeting with state and local leaders at Augusta University on Wednesday. They're calling the drug a weapon of mass destruction, and have come up with ways to combat it.
Coffee Trojans 2024 Football Preview
We tell you everything you need to know about the 2024 Coffee High School football team in this preview, including roster changes and what fans can expect from the Trojans this season. 2023 Stats. Overall Record:15-0 Points Scored: 583. Points Allowed: 100. Key Losses. Among the top players Coffee will...
North Brooks Elementary School celebrates new wing
BROOKS COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - North Brooks Elementary School is celebrating its expansion. Today, July 31st, North Brooks Elementary School is hosting the grand opening of its new wing. This event will begin at 1:30 p.m. at 10295 Coffee Road in Morven, Ga. The public is invited to come celebrate...
Archer Aviation Showcases Midnight Aircraft in Atlanta, Nears Completion of Covington Manufacturing Facility
Today Archer Aviation Inc. provided an update on the construction progress of its high-volume manufacturing facility in Covington, GA, reaffirming an expected 2024 completion date. In preparation for this facility’s completion, last week Archer showcased its Midnight aircraft at Atlantic Aviation’s new terminal at DeKalb–Peachtree Municipal Airport. Guests included government...
Exclusive: Luke Bryan Honors His Sister and Toby Keith During All-Star ‘Toby Keith: American Icon’
Luke Bryan doesn’t make a habit of wearing a cowboy hat on stage. Still, on Monday night, he pulled an extremely sentimental one out of his closet to wear during an all-star tribute to Toby Keith at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Toby Keith: American Icon also included Eric Church,...