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Ga. man pictured in viral photo praying over Fla. sheriff’s deputy
A viral photo out of Florida making its way around social media has ties to the Chattahoochee Valley.
Ind. soldier dies during Ft. Benning training exercise
A solider has passed away during a training exercise at Fort Benning, according to his obituary.
SWGA health officials taking action to prevent Hepatitis A outbreak
Health officials in Southwest Georgia said Thursday that they are preparing for the possibility of a Hepatitis A outbreak.
Air pressure issue causes Delta to divert flight to Florida
Delta Air Lines diverted an Atlanta flight headed to Florida after an unknown issue caused the cabin's oxygen masks to be released
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Police: Hostage held in SC home freed, armed man arrested following 3 hour standoff
The suspect has been identified as Dean Ryan Daugherty, 46, of Newberry.
Fred’s Inc. files for bankruptcy, closing retail stores
Discount retailer and pharmacy chain Fred's Inc. is filing for bankruptcy and closing its stores over the next two months
Georgia lawmakers again consider gambling to pay for HOPE
Georgia state lawmakers are again exploring the idea of new legalized gambling to help fund the HOPE scholarship program
Ga. Dept. of Defense ready to put boots on the ground for relief efforts
Nearly 200 Georgia Guardsman have been placed on state active duty orders to fulfill missions assigned by the Georgia Emergency Management Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), according to the Georgia Department of Defense.
Red Cross shelters open in Georgia for Hurricane Dorian evacuees
The American Red Cross has opened evacuation shelters in Georgia to accommodate residents evacuating the Southeast coast due to Hurricane Dorian.
Ga. state parks fill up with Florida evacuees, vacationers
Georgia state parks are starting to fill up with many looking to escape Hurricane Dorian.
Georgia’s Johnny Isakson to resign U.S. Senate seat at end of 2019
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., issued a statement Wednesday regarding the end of his service in the U.S. Senate.
Bridge collapses near Ga., Fla. line
The bridge is just inside Gadsden County, Florida.
Georgia Historical Society expanding research center
A building in Savannah that plays a key role in documenting Georgia’s history is expanding.
Free meals for all at 77 Atlanta public schools
Students in 77 Atlanta public schools are getting free breakfast and lunch, no matter their family income
West Nile human infection confirmed in Southwest Ga.
A Mitchell County man was diagnosed with the disease.
Sports Illustrated: Univ. of Georgia mascot is best ever
Sports Illustrated celebrated the 150th season of college football by ranking the sport's top 10 greatest mascots of all time, with the University of Georgia's bulldog named Uga winning first place
Ga. launches new, more secure licenses, IDs
The state of Georgia has started using new, more secure identification cards.
South GA woman treated for legionnaires after visiting Atlanta hotel
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital officials said a South Georgia woman was one of the people who contracted legionnaires disease in an Atlanta hotel last month and was treated at Phoebe.
Georgia faces tight timeline for replacing voting system
Georgia election officials have no time to spare as they replace 30,000 outdated voting machines ahead of the presidential primaries.
Georgia asked to ban explosive fireworks after donkey death
A Georgia farmer says his beloved miniature donkey named Sammy was literally scared to death by this year's Fourth of July fireworks
Richmond Hill remembers fallen hero
The City of Richmond Hill remembered one of its own on Wednesday.
Squirrel hunting season opening August 15 across Georgia
Small game hunters across Georgia will soon be putting squirrel meat on their tables and in their freezers
American flag traveling 14,500 miles for veterans stops in the Lowcountry
An American flag is traveling through every state in the continental United States to raise money for disabled veterans.
Exclusive interview: Woman charged after baby falls during fight, later dies, speaks out on mother’s behalf
The baby was taken to Colquitt Regional Medical Center on July 20, where he died from his injuries from the fall.
Community reacts to slaying of mother, three children at Elizabeth Canty apartments
Neighbors say they are shocked and in disbelief that someone could commit these heinous crime, especially against a child.
POLICE: Suspect in gruesome quadruple homicide had a history of violence
CPD Chief Boren says the oldest victim and the suspect had a history of domestic violence, including one case that led to the arrest of Travane Jackson in 2018.
Woman charged in Ft. Stewart soldier’s death guilty of murder
The wife of a U.S. Army sergeant who was involved in an extramarital affair and plotted to kill her husband has been found guilty of murder
Ga. cops pose as construction workers to catch distracted drivers
Police in Georgia did more than patrolling this week to catch drivers breaking the hands-free law. They went undercover, changing out of blue uniforms and into bright yellow construction vests to ticket drivers who won't put down their phones.
Mother, three young children found stabbed to death at Columbus, Ga. apartments
Officials confirms a 29-year-old mother and her three young children were all found dead from multiple stab wounds late Wednesday evening.
New division created to streamline disaster recovery process in Ga.
With Georgia so prone to severe weather impacts, the state’s Emergency Management Agency is making some changes for disaster relief.
Company wants to mine at edge of protected Okefenokee Swamp
Company seeking to mine in Georgia near edge of the federally protected Okefenokee Swamp
U.S. Marshals on the hunt for man last seen in Fitzgerald
He was last seen at Walmart in Fitzgerald, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections.
Sheriff: Georgia deputy shot, killed K9 during sudden attack
Authorities say a Georgia sheriff's deputy shot and killed his K9 partner of four years after the dog suddenly attacked him
Funeral set for Thursday for fallen Georgia sheriff’s deputy
A funeral is planned Thursday for a Georgia sheriff's deputy gunned down in a shootout northeast of Atlanta
Researchers explore suicides in GA farmers
Scientists say the aftermath of Hurricane Michael could bring the risk of suicides among Georgia farmers to rural areas.
The Latest: All 4 suspects are captured after deputy killed
A Georgia sheriff says all four suspects wanted in connection with the killing of a sheriff's deputy have now been apprehended
Georgia deputy killed in late-night shooting after vehicle pursuit
A Georgia sheriff’s office says one man is in custody after a gun battle ended with a deputy mortally wounded.
Hurricane academy to help coastal Georgia residents prepare
Coastal Georgia's largest county wants to help residents prepare for an emergency during hurricane season
25 years later: WALB remembers the Flood of ‘94
The deluge of rain flooded street, ate away at homes, creeks and dams gave out and bridges were out of sight.
City of Savannah prepares for Fourth of July celebrations
On Tuesday, city leaders will hold a news conference to give the community an idea of their plans for the upcoming Fourth of July celebration.
Crews locate body of 6-year-old boy who fell into Chattahoochee River
Crews in Columbus have located the body of a 6-year-old boy who fell into the Chattahoochee River yesterday.
Troopers: No significant changes one year after ‘Hands-Free’ law
Georgia State Patrol Troopers said there have been no significant changes since July 1 last year when the distracted driving or hands-free law was implemented.
Trash and debris in Albany worsens after Hurricane Michael
Litter has become a bigger problem in Albany in the months following Hurricane Michael. City crews said people are putting their regular debris out, but they’re mixing it with their trash now.
Ga. Supreme Court orders review of 2013 Brunswick slain baby case
The Supreme Court of Georgia has ordered a lower court to review the case of a teenager whose failed robbery attempt resulted in him fatally shooting a baby in the face in Glynn County in 2013.
New laws take effect July 1 in Ga.
Several new laws will go into effect Monday in Georgia.
Search underway for 6-year-old child in Chattahoochee River
According to Columbus Fire Marshal Ricky Shores, Columbus Fire and EMS are searching for a 6-year-old male in the Chattahoochee River. Witnesses say the child fell in the river while on the rocks.
7 injured in Atlanta drive-by shooting
Atlanta police say seven victims were injured in a drive-by shooting in the city
First trailer released for ‘Peanut Butter Falcon’
The first trailer for the movie “The Peanut Butter Falcon,” filmed right here in the Coastal Empire and South Carolina Lowcountry, has just been released.
GBI working to curb domestic violence in the state
Top leaders with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said domestic violence cases are very dangerous calls across the state.
‘Daddy here baby. You’re going to be alright.’: GA dad relives finding his daughter shot, dying
An 18-year-old died over the weekend in what Valdosta police are calling a “senseless act of violence.”
Jekyll Island to increase parking fees
If you visit Jekyll Island, it's about to cost more to park there.
Police: Convicted sex offender attempted to abduct child from SC Walmart
The Greenwood Police Department arrested Donald Allen Morrison and charged him with criminal solicitation of a minor, assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping.
Southwest GA man sick after trip to Dominican Republic
After The many mysterious deaths and illnesses coming out of the Dominican Republic, one Southwest Georgia man said he’s grateful to be alive after visiting the country.
GA man to serve 5 life sentences for murder of his friends
The fourth day of the trial began with closing arguments from the state and the defense.
Local doctor sentenced to prison for prescribing narcotics to non-patients
A Georgia physician with clinics in Pooler and Braselton was sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison for illegally prescribing drugs to non-patients.
Waitr offering free deliveries for Father’s Day weekend
Get your dad his favorite restaurant meal even easier this Father's Day.
Roddy White going into Falcons Ring of Honor
James Island alum played 11 seasons for Atlanta
South Carolina upgrades to new paper-based voting system
For the first time in 15 years, the state of South Carolina is getting a new voting system.
Marvel fans can stay in Iron Man’s cabin outside Atlanta
Marvel fans can now live out a fantasy in Georgia if they're willing to shell out almost $1,000 a night
Newspaper: Georgia cutting Medicaid assistance to thousands
Georgia is terminating Medicaid assistance for about 17,000 poor, elderly or disabled Georgians after state officials say they failed to respond to renewal notices
SC hemp farmers learn valuable lessons after first year of program
Nat Bradford was one of 20 farmers who were a part of the pilot program to grow industrial hemp in South Carolina.
Coastal business owners believe offshore drilling would be dangerous for SC
The coast has always been a special place for Robert Barber.