THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
First COVID-19 Related Death Reported for Berrien County
Release: NASHVILLE - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed the first COVID-19 related death of a resident of Berrien County. The individual was a 75-year old male who was not…
Meriwether official arrested for child exploitation
Release: Woodbury, GA (August 13, 2020) – On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, Meriwether County Deputy Clerk of Magistrate Court, Carol Washington, 49, was charged with one count of Sexual Exploitation of Children (Possession of Child Pornography) and one…
Dougherty County temporarily suspends Fall sports
Release: ALBANY, Ga. -- The Dougherty County School System (DCSS) is temporarily suspending fall sports through September due to concerns associated with the Coronavirus pandemic. The move applies to Football, Softball and Cross Country. “We are eager…
Bacon County Attorney arrested for Violation of Oath
Release: Alma, GA (August 12, 2020) – On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at approximately 2:00 p.m., GBI Region 4 Douglas agents arrested Jennifer E. Carver, 38, on one count of Giving False Information and one count…
Man in Wayne County arrested for child exploitation
Release: Wayne County Man Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children AUGUST 11, 2020 Screven, GA (August 11, 2020) – On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, Wayne County resident, Joseph Franklin Cartwright, 28, was charged with one…
Colquitt Co. woman arrested for theft and forgery
Release: Camilla, GA (August 11, 2020) – On Monday, August 10, 2020, the GBI arrested Penny White Parker, 57, of Colquitt County, on various theft charges. Parker has been employed since 2006 as the Logistics Manager…
Lowndes County Schools move Fall Break dates
Release: LCS - Amended 2020-2021 School Calendar During the August 10 school board meeting, an amendment to the 2020-2021 school calendar was approved by the board. The amendment moves the October Fall Break and Student…
Horse in Lowndes tests positive for EEE
Release: Lowndes County horse tests positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District urges all South Georgians to take precautions to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses. A horse in Lowndes…