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…
Suspect in fatal Orlando cop shooting has lengthy…
ORLANDO, Fla. (WCTV) - A suspect who's the focus of a manhunt following the fatal shooting of an Orlando police officer has a lengthy criminal record dating back two decades. Authorities on Wednesday were starting…
Insured losses from severe storms estimated at $30…
ATLANTA – Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens said damage from violent weather that struck Georgia Jan. 2, has generated more than 4000 insurance claims, with estimated insured losses as high as $30 million. “That figure will rise…
School temporarily locked down after gunshots reportedly heard…
THOMASVILLE (WCTV Eyewitness News) - Brookwood School in Thomasville was temporarily placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after a school employee reportedly heard gunshots outside. The staff member at Brookwood School said they heard four gunshots…
Reward for Orlando shooting suspect raised to $100,000
ORLANDO, Fla. (WCTV Eyewitness News) - Authorities have increased the reward to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in the slaying of an Orlando police sergeant. Orlando Police Chief John Mina…
City of Albany provides update on storm cleanup…
ALBANY - The City of Albany is continuing to clean up after storms struck South Georgia last week. Monday, the City provided the following updates on the storm relief efforts: FEMA and GEMA will be…
GBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Cook County
ADEL - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cook County. On Sunday, January 8, the GBI was requested by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a use of force…
Morning News Briefs for 1-10-17
A former Valdosta State University student who sparked national attention by walking on an American flag during a campus protest has been taken into custody by law enforcement authorities for probation violation. Eric Sheppard is…
Moultrie police officer arrested for alleged excessive force
MOULTRIE – On Friday, January 6, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested Moultrie Police Officer Sam Smith on one count of Violation of Oath of Office and one count of Assault under Color of…