ATLANTA - A new study found that Georgia has ranked in the top 5 states with the lowest rates of medical malpractice cases filed. Release: Georgia’s rate of medical malpractice sits at 7.52 per 100,000 people. …
GSU nursing student’s family settles with trucking company…
STATESBORO, Ga. - A settlement has been reached in at least one of the lawsuits against the trucking company involved in a deadly wreck that killed five Georgia Southern nursing students and seriously injured two others,…
Truck driver identified in fatal I-75 wreck
ASHBURN - An Ohio truck driver died Wednesday in an early morning crash on Interstate 75 . According to GSP, two tractor trailers wrecked at Exit 82. The first tractor trailer was trying to take Exit…
Morning News Briefs for 4-22-16
Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black joined other agricultural leaders spoke out in Washington on labor problems affecting Georgia farmers. At issue is the H-2A program which is critically important to farmers and ranchers seeking…
I-75 Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled at Exit 66
TIFTON - Two lanes of Interstate 75 North and South at Exit 66 are scheduled to close overnight so the contractor can remove the median barrier wall for placement of overhead sign structures. The…
One dead in I-75 wreck
ASHBURN - One person died in an early morning wreck on I-75 that brought traffic to a standstill. According to GSP, two tractor trailers wrecked at Exit 82. The first tractor trailer was trying to take Exit…
Band leader at Georgia’s top high school accused…
GWINNETT COUNTY - A former director of bands and music technology at the state’s No. 1 high school was arrested Tuesday on child molestation charges, a Gwinnett County Public Schools spokeswoman said Wednesday. Michael Appelbaum,…
Morning News Briefs for 4-20-16
A community forum and meet the candidates rally will be hosted by State Rep. Dexter Sharper. The event is to be held at Serenity Church on north Lee Street, Sunday at 7 p.m. . Sharper…
Driver Charged in Thomasville Tanker Crash
THOMASVILLE, Ga. - The driver of a tanker truck that overturned on Monday has been charged with failing to maintain lanes and speeding under the conditions, according to officials. The truck was hauling thousands of gallons…