ATHENS - Governor Kemp and other state and local leaders signed legislation improving healthcare access and affordability. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, members of the…
Man seriously injured in early morning crash
MADISON CO., Fla. - One man is seriously injured after a Monday morning crash in Madison County. According to Florida Highway Patrol, it happened around 6:30 a.m. on Interstate 10 (State Road 8.) Troopers say…
Valdosta police searching for suspect in Dollar General…
Release from Valdosta Police Department VALDOSTA - On Thursday at approximately 8 p.m., Lowndes County E-911 received an emergency request for service from 810 Madison Highway (Dollar General) in reference to an armed robbery. Uniformed Patrol…
Two killed in fiery crash
TIFTON - Two people were killed Thursday afternoon in a fiery wreck involving a semi-truck in Tifton. At approximately 2 p.m., Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to a wreck on State Road 520 near Salem…
Report: 135 officer deaths in 2016, most since…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - 2016 was the deadliest year since 2011 for officers nationwide, according to a report released by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund on Thursday. 135 officers were killed in 2016, a…
Morning News Briefs for 12-30-16
Quincy, Florida officials have notified Thomasville law enforcement that a wanted suspect is in their custody. Brandon Mitchell is wanted in Thomas County for auto break-ins. His Florida charges include grand theft auto. His Thomasville…
City of Moultrie working to fill first responder…
MOULTRIE - Moultrie city officials are looking to fill six to eight vacancies in the police, fire and utility departments. Officials said that it's a nationwide problem, not enough people are interested in the roles…
Officials urge caution when using fireworks during New…
VALDOSTA - Georgia residents will be allowed to celebrate with fireworks until 2 a.m. on Jan 1, but officials are urge caution while ringing in the new year. Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens…
Eleven People Killed in Christmas Holiday Travel Crashes…
ATLANTA - Traffic crashes across Georgia during the Christmas holiday travel period resulted in 11 traffic deaths. The 78-hour holiday period began Friday, December 23, at 6 p.m. and ended Monday at midnight. Statewide, Georgia State Troopers investigated 372 traffic crashes…