GEORGIA — A new survey finds 58% of Georgia women feel mentally overwhelmed at least a few times each month. Release: A new national survey finds 58% of women in Georgia feel mentally overwhelmed at…
Georgia colleges now must implement concealed handgun law
ATLANTA (WCTV) - Georgia's public university presidents and police chiefs were strongly opposed to letting people carry concealed handguns on college campuses. Now that Gov. Nathan Deal has signed the campus-carry law, it falls on…
Wildfire spreads in southern Georgia, forces evacuations
FOLKSTON, Ga. (WCTV) - Seventy-nine people in St. George in Georgia's southernmost county have been evacuated after a wildfire in the Okefenokee Swamp began encroaching onto private property. West Mims Public Information Officer Michael Davis…
Six arrested in prostitution ring
Defendants Rented Apartments for Prostitution, Advertised on Backpage.com and other Sites; Cycled Sex Workers through Locations across the West COLUMBUS, Ga. -Six people are under arrest and law enforcement served court authorized search warrants at…
After lack of rain, swamp continues to burn…
CLINCH CO. - There’s not nearly enough rain falling where it's needed most, in the Okefenokee Swamp. Fire officials say more than 4,000 acres have burned over the past 24 hours, expanding the West Mims…
Rain finally falls in South Georgia
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - After nearly a month of near dry conditions, the rain finally arrived. Besides a few severe warnings and three wind and damage reports, the return of rain has been the big story.…
Georgia governor signs law allowing concealed guns on…
ATLANTA (WCTV)- Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has signed legislation allowing people with permits to carry concealed handguns on public college campuses. Gov. Deal vetoed a similar bill last year. But on Thursday, he signed this…
Morning News Briefs for 5-4-17
This year's spring game will be one to remember as the Valdosta Wildcats will play the Lowndes Vikings. The game is set for Friday, May 12 at 8:00 pm in Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. All tickets are…
Ryan Duke arraignment scheduled for Thursday
IRWIN CO. - Ryan Alexander Duke, 33, is scheduled to appear in court for arraignment Thursday morning at the Irwin County Courthouse. Duke has been charged with the murder of Tara Grinstead, a teacher and…