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MCSO school resource vehicles sporting a new look
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the addition of two new custom wrapped patrol vehicles to their fleet. The first is a dodge charger that highlights Autism Awareness driven by school resource deputy, Sgt. Joey Knight, assigned to Madison County Central School. Sgt. Knight is also a D.A.R.E. instructor who routinely visits all district schools within the county. The second is a dodge charger representing Madis.
New tropical disturbance pops up in Gulf of Mexico. NHC tracking 3 systems. Where are they going?
A tropical depression could form by early next week as a disturbance moves toward the Caribbean Sea, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. It's one of three disturbances now being tracked by the National Hurricane Center, including a new system in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico that's expected to meander along the coast through much of the week. Regardless of development, heavy rain could bringing flash floods over the Labor Day weekend across...
Ex-teacher gets 5 years in prison for threatening Florida judge in LGBTQ case
A retired teacher was sentenced on Wednesday to five years in prison for threatening in obscenity-filled voicemails to harm a federal judge in Florida who had rejected a challenge to the state’s so-called “don’t say gay” law restricting classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity.
FAMU Announces Lt. Audrey Alexander as Police Chief
Lt. Audrey Alexander has more than two decades of law enforcement experience and is a military veteran.(photo credit: Ernest Nelfrard) Florida A&M University (FAMU) Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer Rebecca Brown has announced the appointment of Lt. Audrey Alexander as chief of police, effective September 13, 2024.
Welcome to the neighborhood: Here's when new Columbia County subdivision cuts the ribbon
Partners in a new 100-unit subdivision in Grovetown will officially cut the ribbon on the development in September. The ceremony for Stanley Martin Homes' Ferguson Farms will be at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 18, according to the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited. ...
Brooks County vs. Cook High School football live stream, TV – Friday, August 30
We have an exciting high school game, with Cook High School taking on Brooks County High School in Adel, GA on Friday, August 30, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET. Don’t miss out on a single high school game. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass.
New report finds shortage of workers is impacting construction projects in Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new report from the Associated General Contractors of America shows the impact of workforce shortages on infrastructure construction across the state. A survey found that 91% of construction companies in Georgia are struggling to find workers. Analysis shows it’s impacting their ability to...
Defendant Sentenced in Trucker’s Girlfriend Murder Trial
After Jason Palmer was convicted in the murder of Jessica Goodrich, a Massachusetts woman whose body was found near a Georgia truck stop, he is sentenced for her death. (8/29/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
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