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Three Camden County officers arrested after jail battery incident
The GBI has arrested and charged Camden County Corporal Correction Officer Mason Garrick, age 23, of Bryceville, Florida, Camden County Deputies Ryan Biegel, age 24, and Braxton Massey, age 21, both from Kingsland, Georgia, with one count of battery and one count of violation of oath of public office. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the Brunswick Judicial […]
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Meet Savannah’s new Fire Chief Elzie Kitchen
SAVANNAH — Following a national search and evaluation process, Savannah City Manager Joseph A. Melder is appointing Elzie Kitchen as Savannah’s Fire Chief. Kitchen has served as interim Fire Chief since July 2, 2022. Kitchen will be sworn in at a ceremony on Wednesday. “Chief Kitchen is a servant leader committed to the City of […]
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Georgia House Speaker David Ralston lies in state at Capitol
Legislators from across Georgia and across party lines gathered underneath the Gold Dome Tuesday to pay tribute to former House Speaker David Ralston, who died last week and will lie in state at the Capitol until Wednesday morning. “He was a loyal friend through times of victory and loss,” Gov. Brian Kemp told the assembled […]
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Home shooting incident in Gwinnett leads to major gang bust
As a result of a recent investigation, the Gwinnett Police Department has arrested multiple gang members and associates obtaining 73 felony arrest warrants, including many gang-related charges, with the assistance of the Special Investigation Section Gang Unit and K9 Unit. On Aug. 21, officers responded to a “discharging firearms call” on Brookdale Drive in Buford. Upon […]
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DeKalb Police kill man who opened fire on officers
LITHONIA — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into a police shooting in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on November 21, 2022. One man was shot and killed during the shooting and one officer sustained minor injuries. According to the GBI, preliminary information […]
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Here’s how Bibb County is making Amerson River Park safer
The Bibb County Parks and Beautification Department teamed up with the Fire Department to make Amerson River Park a safer place for recreational activities. On Wednesday, the departments started adding markers along the Ocmulgee River. “These markers will serve as reference points for emergency responders,” said Parks and Beautification Director Michael Glisson. “We want to […]
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How to vote early in Cobb County for the Georgia Senate runoff
Cobb County Elections officials will offer advance voting Saturday, Nov. 26, for the Dec. 6 runoff from noon to 5 p.m. at the five locations listed below. The additional date follows a recent court decision allowing for Saturday voting in the state. Voting on Saturday, Nov. 26 will take place only at these five locations: You may also vote in advance:Nov. […]
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How long will West Sandtown Road in Cobb County be closed?
West Sandtown Road in Cobb County is closed near Friendship Church Road as crews work to repair a drainage line. The road is closed between Friendship Church and Dowell Farm Trce will likely be shut down through Tuesday. Barrett Parkway is the detour around to access neighborhoods off West Sandtown from Villa Rica Road on […]
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Canine Assistants Will Share Stories of Service Dogs on Giving Tuesday
This GivingTuesday, North Fulton-based Canine Assistants will inspire generosity by sharing the incredible stories of life-saving service dogs and life-changing children’s hospital dogs. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people […]