ATLANTA – Georgia set a new economic development record in FY26 with $35.2 billion in investment and an estimated 25,300 new jobs. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department…
Valdosta man indicted for murder
VALDOSTA - A Valdosta man has been indicted for murder in connection with the lethal shooting of a man in January. Kelvin Latchie, 19, was indicted Friday by a Superior Court of Lowndes County grand…
Morning News Briefs for 5-2-16
The investigation into a shots fired call continue in Moultrie as police look for clues and answers regarding why a person or persons opened fire on a home belonging to Johnnie Claitt. The police report…
Out of prison two weeks, man arrested after…
STATENVILLE - A man recently released from prison is now back in custody after a high speed chase Tuesday night in Echols County. George Fleming, 56, of Florida, was reportedly driving a stolen vehicle taken from…
Morning News Briefs for 4-29-16
A court case involving former Valdosta State University student Eric Sheppard has been put on hold. He garnered national attention when he walked on an American flag during a demonstration. There is also a charge…
Albany police searching for former officer charged with…
ALBANY - Albany Police are asking for the public's help after upgrading charges against a former APD officer to aggravated assault and false imprisonment. Jason Eric Yarn, 39, is wanted in connection with a March 15 incident that…
Convicted drug offenders now eligible for food stamps…
ATLANTA - On Wednesday Gov. Nathan Deal signed SB 367, legislation that provides for comprehensive reform for offenders entering, proceeding through and leaving the criminal justice system, into law. The legislation was based on recommendations from the Georgia…
Morning News Briefs for 4-28-16
New details on the Highway 84 single vehicle accident that caused six people to be taken to the hospital. The van carrying the victims suffered a mechanical malfunction causing the driver to lose control. The…
$50,000 reward offered for the arrest of Madison…
MADISON, Fla. - Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have announced a combined reward of $50,000 for information leading to identification, arrest, and conviction of the persons responsible…