Georgia > Average Financial Cost Of Smoking In…

Allison Ericson,Valdosta Today News Director: GEORGIA -- In a recent study by WalletHub.com the average tobacco and cigarette smoker in Georgia spends a total of $1,153,516 in a lifetime. This sum includes the cost of tobacco, health care,…

Americus > Man Pleads Guilty To Charge Of…

AMERICUS -- Today, Jan. 20, 23-year-old, Douglas Roseth pled guilty to a charge of child pornography in Columbus Federal Court. Roseth will receive a title of registered sex offender along with a sentence of 15 years in prison. In…

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…

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…