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A person barricaded inside Canady Plaza in East Dublin has been taken into custody following a tense standoff with law enforcement on Saturday. Local police and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office managed the situation, which ended without harm. Authorities are investigating the incident and will provide further details later.

Crime

Barricaded Person Taken Into Custody in Laurens County

by Thom ChandlerOctober 13, 2024October 13, 2024

President Joe Biden called on Congress Thursday to pass a supplemental spending bill to aid victims of Hurricane Helene in Georgia and other Southeastern states.

Biden in South Georgia: ‘We’ve got your back’

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Two people are dead after a tornado overturned a mobile home in rural Wheeler County. The storm struck Thursday night as tornado warnings covered much of Central Georgia, with Hurricane Helene approaching the Florida coast.

Hurricane Helene Has Already Claimed Two Lives in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 27, 2024September 27, 2024

In Toombs County, tensions were high earlier today after law enforcement responded swiftly to a potential threat involving two students.

Crime

Threat of School Shooting Made Against Toombs County Schools

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 6, 2024September 6, 2024

Have You Seen This Hilarious Post From The Candler County Sheriff’s Office?

by Thom ChandlerAugust 20, 2024August 20, 2024

Theolis Coney, a man wanted across multiple counties for violent felonies, was captured this afternoon in Candler County after a tip from citizens led deputies to his location.

Crime

Candler County Manhunt Ends in Capture of Wanted Felon

by Thom ChandlerAugust 14, 2024August 14, 2024

time-lapse photography of rain

Road Closures Plague Tattnall County After Tropical Storm Debby Flooding

by Thom ChandlerAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Tropical Storm Debby has caused significant disruption in Metter, closing roads and leaving parts of the city without power. Residents are advised to stay indoors and avoid affected areas as local authorities work to manage the situation.

Stormy Situation in Metter: Roads Closed Due to Tropical Storm Debby

by Thom ChandlerAugust 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Georgia braces for severe weather as Tropical Depression Four approaches, potentially intensifying into Tropical Storm Debby, while a heat advisory warns of dangerous temperatures.

Heat and Storms to Impact Georgia As Debby Approaches

by Thom ChandlerAugust 3, 2024August 3, 2024

CANDLER COUNTY – A severe storm that swept through Candler County tonight caused significant disruption by knocking down the traffic light at the intersection of Highways 46 and 57.

Storm Knocks Down Traffic Light at Candler County Intersection

by Thom ChandlerJuly 29, 2024July 29, 2024

The Candler County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help after government property was damaged within the last 24 hours.

Crime

Damage Alert: Candler County Walking Trail Vandalized

by Thom ChandlerJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald J Trump

Hazlehurst Mayor Condemns Violence After Assassination Attempt on Trump

by Thom ChandlerJuly 14, 2024July 14, 2024

A thorough search for Garland Sims Warren, who was reported missing from Laurens County, remains ongoing, despite several clues law enforcement officers are following to try to locate him.

Search for Missing Laurens County Man Continues

by Thom ChandlerJune 25, 2024June 25, 2024

In a decisive election night, Laurens County voters made their voices heard in two key Republican primary races. The results, now fully tallied, show clear winners in the contests for Tax Commissioner and County Commissioner for District 2.

Your Government

Here Are The Winners of The Laurens County Republican Primary Election

by Thom ChandlerJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024

The state is launching an in-depth assessment of Georgia’s prison system to identify steps needed to improve safety, Gov. Brian Kemp announced late Monday.

Crime

What is Georgia Doing to Improve its Prison System After Recent Shooting?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024

🗞️ The Gist: The ongoing investigation into the tragic shooting at Smith State Prison has uncovered a personal relationship between the Aramark food service employee and the offender involved in the incident. A suicide note, believed to be left by the inmate, has also been discovered.

Crime

Personal Relationship Revealed in Murder-Suicide in Georgia Prison Kitchen

by Thom ChandlerJune 17, 2024June 17, 2024

prison fence, razor ribbon, wire

Crime

Kitchen Worker Killed by Prisoner in Murder-Suicide at Georgia Prison

by Thom ChandlerJune 16, 2024June 17, 2024

📊 The Gist: Fresh evidence has emerged in the long-standing investigation of the 2015 double homicide of Bud and June Runion, with significant finds during recent searches in McRae-Helena, Georgia.

Crime

New Evidence Emerges in 2015 Double Homicide Georgia Residents Bud and Jane Runion

by Thom ChandlerApril 23, 2024April 23, 2024