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…
Teacher who knocked down special needs student out…
TIFTON - A teacher who was caught on surveillance video knocking over a child with special needs is out of jail on bond after she was arrested. Amelia Stripling, 71, turned herself in to police Friday,…
7 arrested in lottery winner murder
FITZGERALD - Seven people were charged Monday in the death of Craigory Burch Jr., a lottery winner who was shot and killed more than two months ago. The former forklift driver hit the $434,272 instant prize…
Nathan Deal will veto Georgia’s ‘religious liberty’ bill
ATLANTA - Gov. Nathan Deal said he will veto the “religious liberty” bill that triggered a wave of criticism from gay rights groups and business leaders and presented him with one of the most consequential…
Two badges, one mission: Defenders named honorary OSI…
[caption id="attachment_33331" align="alignnone" width="630"] U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Keith Givens, Air Force Office of Special Investigations commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Vanburger, AFOSI command chief, present Master Sgt. Aaron Frederick and Staff Sgt.…
Police arrested armed robbery suspect
MOULTRIE - Moultrie police have arrested a suspect in connection with a string of business robberies. Justin Wilkerson, 20, has been arrested and faces several charges, reports WALB. Investigators said surveillance video shows Wilkerson robbing the…
Police arrest teacher who knocked down special needs…
TIFTON - Tifton police have arrested a teacher who was seen on surveillance video knocking over a child with special needs. Amelia Stripling, 71, turned herself in Friday afternoon after a warrant was issued for her…
VSU Interim President pens letter to governor opposing…
VALDOSTA - Cecil P. Staton, Interim President of Valdosta State University, has sent a letter asking Georgia Governor Nathan Deal to veto House Bill 859 which would allow students to carry firearms on college campuses Dear…
‘South Georgia One Man Crime Wave’ sentenced to…
ALBANY - Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, G.F. Peterman, III, has announced the sentencing of two individuals in an insurance fraud scheme. The sentences were handed by Senior District Court Judge W. Louis…