An escaped state inmate is back in custody after he walked away from a work detail in Temple on Tuesday. What It Means For You: David Emsley Wheeles is no longer a threat to the community after being found and arrested without incident in the Villa Rosa Road area. What Happened: Wheeles walked off his […]
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7 People Die in Fiery Crash on I-85 in Jackson County
A tractor-trailer slammed into a van on I-85 Monday afternoon, killing all seven people inside when the van burst into flames. What It Means For You: If you travel I-85 through Jackson County, you saw heavy delays as investigators worked to determine what caused this deadly crash near the Maysville Road exit. What Happened: The […]
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What is The Latest on The Woodstock Lidl Location?
A Tractor Supply Co. store will open in a building that sat empty for two years after a grocery store never moved in. What It Means For You: Woodstock residents will soon have a new place to shop for farm supplies, pet food, outdoor equipment and home goods on Highway 92 near Neese Road. Catch […]
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Man Found Dead in Augusta Parking Lot After Stabbing
A 30-year-old Grovetown man was found dead in a parking lot on Washington Road Monday night after being stabbed at least once. What It Means For You: Police are investigating a homicide at 3145 Washington Road. The suspect has not been caught yet. What Happened: Officers arrived at the parking lot around 11:09 p.m. and […]
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Man Wanted After Breaking Into Savannah Gas Station and Stealing Lottery Tickets
Chatham County police are looking for a 41-year-old man accused of breaking into a local BP gas station and stealing lottery tickets last month. What It Means For You: If you see Oladele Lewis or know where he is, police want you to call them right away. You can report tips without giving your name. […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Columbus State Professor Shot to Death After Roomate Mistook Her for an Intruder
A Columbus State University professor died early Monday morning in what the coroner has ruled an accidental shooting at a home near Lakebottom Park. What It Means For You: The university is offering support services to students and staff affected by the loss of their teacher. What Happened: Police responded to a home on 17th […]
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Missing 6-Month-Old Baby Last Seen in Riverdale Sunday Morning
Police are searching for a 6-month-old baby who disappeared from a Riverdale home Sunday morning. What It Means For You: If you live in Clayton County or the surrounding area, police need your help finding Nnakai Pratt, who was last seen at 7:00 a.m. on October 12 at 100 Valley Hill Road. What’s Happening: The […]
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Missing Statesboro Man Found Dead in Ohio
A Statesboro mother’s concern for her missing son led police to discover his body in an abandoned house and arrest a suspect 600 miles away in Ohio. What Happened: A 48-year-old Statesboro man was reported missing by his mother on October 11 after she hadn’t seen him for several days. Police found his body inside […]
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Roswell Mayor Plays Defense as Transparency Dominates Mayoral Debate
Roswell’s three mayoral candidates clashed over transparency, trust and the city’s direction during a 90-minute debate Sunday night at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, with incumbent Mayor Kurt Wilson spending much of the evening defending his administration’s record. Wilson faced pointed criticism from challengers Steve Dorvee and Mary Robichaux over issues ranging from public access to […]
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Vernon Jones is Back: This Time He’s Running For Georgia Secretary of State
Vernon Jones is back on the ballot. The former DeKalb County CEO and one-time Democrat turned Trump ally officially launched his campaign for Georgia Secretary of State, promising to “restore integrity and transparency” to state elections. 🗳️ Why It Matters: The job Jones wants is the same one that oversaw Georgia’s contentious 2020 election — and […]
