GECA works to restore Jeff Davis County 911…

Release: GECA aids Jeff Davis County after devastating fire at county 911 Center FEBRUARY 11, 2021 (ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Communications Authority (GECA) worked with local 911 officials to restore critical 911 services using…

LCS announces SAFE winners for February

Release: February S.A.F.E. Award Winners Congratulations to the February S.A.F.E. (Safety Awareness for Everyone) Award Winners with Lowndes County Schools! The February winners are Lakisha Wakefield (Custodial Department) and Tammy Therien (School Nutrition Department) with…

One killed in Seminole County fire

Release: ONE PERSON KILLED IN DONALSONVILLE FIRE ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced recently that one person was  killed in a Seminole County fire. The fire occurred at 7753 Spring…

Arrest made in Tifton hotel fire

Release: MAN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH TIFT COUNTY FIRE ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Jason Carlos  Montano, 40, was arrested on 1st Degree Arson and Criminal Damage…

LCS announces seven new REACH scholar students

Release: Lowndes County Schools Sign Seven REACH Scholars Lowndes County Schools held a Signing Ceremony for their fourth cohort of eighth grade REACH Scholars. REACH is an acronym for Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen. The…

Residential fire kills Brooks County man

Release: BROOKS COUNTY MAN KILLED IN ACCIDENTAL FIRE  ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Danny Felton  Waters, 68, was killed in a Brooks County fire. The accidental fire…

Man arrested for stealing from elderly in Brooks,…

Release: Brooks County, GA (February 6, 2021) – On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, the GBI was requested by the Brooks County Sheriff’s Office to initiate an investigation into multiple thefts of monies from an elderly couple…