ATLANTA – Georgia has now recorded 14 measles cases in 2026, including eight associated with an ongoing metro Atlanta outbreak. Release: ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed three additional measles…
GBI searching for remains of missing Georgia teacher
FITZGERALD – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is searching a Fitzgerald pecan farm for the remains of Tara Grinstead, CBS46 Atlanta reports. Grinstead, a teacher and former beauty queen, was 30 years old when she…
Morning News Briefs for 3-1-17
Valdosta Police Chief Brian Childress says that community policing efforts are yielding benefits. He cites the work done by the Citizens Against Violence organization. They sometimes go from residence to residence talking with citizens and…
LMIG Program Provides Funding to Repave City Streets
VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta will resurface 3.22 miles of city streets using funds provided by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) and SPLOST VII, beginning Tuesday, Feb.…
School administrator accused of choking student faces new…
THOMASVILLE - The director of a Thomasville private school accused of choking and threatening a student turned herself in Friday to face new charges of aggravated stalking. Lind McLean, director of Favor Christian Academy, was…
Georgia senators approve reduced marijuana punishment
ATLANTA (WCTV Eyewitness News) - A Georgia Senate panel has approved legislation that would reduce the punishment for possessing small amounts of marijuana. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Monday to advance the bill sponsored by…
Two arrested in connection with Valdosta burglaries
VALDOSTA - Two people have been arrested in connection with Valdosta burglaries after leading officers on a foot chase. At approximately 8:20 a.m. on Thursday, the Valdosta Police Department responded to the 700 block of…
Tifton concert raises money for South Georgia storm…
TIFTON - McAlpin Entertainment hosted the South Georgia Strong concert in Tifton featuring local artists and award-winning artists from Nashville. 100 percent of ticket sales from the event will go to those in need after January's…
Georgia Bill allows confidential name changes for abuse…
ATLANTA (WCTV) - Victims of domestic violence could change their names privately under a bill coming before the Georgia House for a vote. The legislation sponsored by Rep. Mandi Ballinger, R-Canton, is on the House…