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A Walton County Sheriff's Office transport van carrying eight inmates and two officers crashed into a utility pole in Sparta after the driver reportedly dozed off behind the wheel.
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Drowsy Driving Derails Detention Center Transfer

by B.T. ClarkJuly 13, 2025July 13, 2025

A Walton County Sheriff’s Office transport van carrying eight inmates and two officers crashed into a utility pole in Sparta after the driver reportedly dozed off behind the wheel. 🚔 What Happened: According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the driver of the inmate transport van fell asleep, causing the vehicle to collide with a […]

Brianna Grier's family has reached a settlement in their federal lawsuit against Hancock County Sheriff Tomlyn Primus and two officers over her 2022 death. Grier's fall from a police cruiser, left unsecured by deputies, sparked outrage and questions about law enforcement's handling of mental health crises.
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Family of Brianna Grier Settles Federal Lawsuit After 2022 Death

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 14, 2024September 14, 2024
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The Georgia Public Service Commission is Allowing a Railroad to Condemn Land. The Landowners Are Fighting it

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 2, 2024April 2, 2024

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