The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Aggravated Assault that took place in the parking lot, near the Southwest High School’s track and field area.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
This city has the lowest rent in Georgia
U.S. home sales skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, hitting a 15-year high of 6.1 million in 2021. The spike in demand, coupled with declining inventory, have put upward pressure on housing prices. Renters have not been spared, as housing has become one of the key drivers of surging U.S. inflation.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Industrial Park Boulevard in Floyd County to close Monday. Here’s why
Floyd County Public Works will close Industrial Park Boulevard beginning at Highway 27 to Superior Drive on Monday, May 16 to perform paving operations.
Posted inLocal
Tybee Island bans smoking on the beach
Tybee City Council on Thursday passed an ordinance to prohibit smoking on the island’s beaches beginning June 1.
Posted inYour Government
Battle between Kemp and Perdue intensifies
Kemp has been leading in the polls and has drubbed Perdue in fund-raising. The governor is hoping to avoid a June 21 runoff rematch with Perdue.
Posted inCrime
Suspect arrested in Albany crime spree
The Albany Police Department has arrested a suspect in several break-ins and shoplifting incidents in the Albany area.
Posted inIn The News
New solar project in Houston County will bring green power to 11,000 customers
State and local elected officials from Houston County dedicated one of the most visible solar energy projects in Georgia Wednesday.
Posted inCrime
Georgia Deputy Charged in Use of Force Investigation
The GBI arrested Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy John Pursley, 53, of Jefferson, and charged him with two counts of simple assault and one count of violation of oath of public officer stemming from an incident that happened May 10.
Posted inCrime
Marietta man accused of stealing $9.5 million in COVID relief funds
A Marietta man is being charged in connection with a massive fraud scheme related to the Paycheck Protection Program that was part of the United States’ COVID-19 relief program.
Posted inNational
What is being done to fix the baby formula shortage?
The Biden administration sought to assuage parents’ concerns over an ongoing infant formula shortage Thursday, though officials couldn’t offer a timeline for when store shelves would be fully stocked again.