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…
One killed in small plane crash
DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. - One person is dead following a small plane crash in Decatur County. The Decatur County Sheriff Wiley Griffin says the crash occurred around 6:45 p.m. Thursday near Vada, Georgia. Sheriff Griffin…
12 arrested in ‘Operation Cupid’s Arrow’ child sex…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Twelve men from across north Florida and south Georgia are under arrest today following a child sex sting called 'Operation Cupid's Arrow.' Five of those men are from right here in Tallahassee.…
Congressman Austin Scott appointed To Armed Services Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Armed Services Committee Chairman, Mac Thornberry, announced the Armed Services subcommittees on which Congressman Austin Scott will lead and serve for the 115th Congress. Congressman Scott was newly appointed to the…
Community concerned over fate of Cook Co. Medical…
COOK Co. - The fate of the Cook County Medical Center is up in the air and has some residents concerned. Just a few weeks ago hospital authorities announced the Cook County emergency room would be closing, and…
Proposed bill could bring business to rural South…
ATLANTA - A new bill up for vote during this legislative session could help bring rural downtown areas back to life. The bill targets rural areas that are suffering from difficult economic conditions. The bill…
Morning News Briefs for 2-16-17
The City of Valdosta is proud to partner again with the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts for the 9th Annual Valdosta People’s Choice Photo Contest. The local tradition invites people to capture the…
Another former Meigs mayor arrested for theft
MEIGS, Ga. - A former Meigs mayor has been arrested for theft that took place during her time in office, according to authorities. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says that from May of 2013 to…
Georgia lawmakers send added spending for police, storm…
ATLANTA - Lawmakers have backed a spending plan increasing state law enforcement pay and providing money for storm recovery in south Georgia, sending it to Gov. Nathan Deal. The Georgia House and Senate on Tuesday…