STONE MOUNTAIN - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a shooting involving an officer and an armed Georgia teen. Release: At the request of the DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD), GBI Agents are investigating…
Georgia > Budget Process Ramps Up
Lee Henderson, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA: ATLANTA -- It's budget time at the Capitol as state lawmakers began pouring over budget proposals from Governor Nathan Deal this week. Total spending is expected to reach $45 billion with $11.9…
Georgia > Second Georgia Execution Scheduled for this…
ATLANTA -- The date has been set for the execution of Warren Lee Hill, convicted of the brutal murder of a fellow prison inmate. It will mark the second execution in Georgia this month. Georgia Attorney…
Decatur > Dekalb School Employee Steals from Youth…
DECATUR -- “Ms. Murphy betrayed the trust of the cheerleaders, the senior class, the parents and the administration of Miller Grove High School,” Dekalb County District Attorney Robert James told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in a prepared…
Florida > Scott Requests More Funds for Charter…
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida Govenor Rick Scott has requested more funds to help repair and construct charter schools in Florida. The Governor announced Thursday he will ask the state's lawmakers for $100 million in funding for…
Camilla > Camilla Man Sentenced To Life In…
CAMILLA -- Samuel Stork has been sentenced to life in prison, without parole for the murder of 21-year-old Rodney Pate. Stork shot Pate in the chest eight times last year after an argument. According to…
Hinesville > Fort Stewart’s 2nd Brigade Inactivates; Army…
HINESVILLE -- Despite threats around the world continuing to create concern, US Armed Forces are being trimmed. Part of that downsizing is taking place at the home of the 3rd Infantry Division, Ft. Stewart, near Hinesville. The…
Vidalia > Lawyer Jailed in $500,000 Settlement Fraud
VIDALIA -- A Georgia attorney is behind bars as a result of 3 felony charges relating the theft and forgery. The Savannah Morning News is reporting Vidalia attorney Wilson Randolph Smith remains locked up in…
Georgia > News Briefs
Lee Henderson, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA: STATE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING The gap between initiating transportation projects in Georgia and the money to fund them is an issue that state law makers must face. State leaders including Governor…