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Tifton to spray for mosquitoes Thursday night

The city of Tifton will spray for mosquitoes Thursday, June 4, from 7 to 10 p.m. What’s Happening: The city announced the spraying two days ahead of the scheduled treatment. Mosquito spraying typically involves trucks or equipment moving through neighborhoods and releasing pesticide into the air to kill adult mosquitoes. What’s Important: Only District 1 […]

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Fayette County sheriff warns of jury duty phone scam

Someone is calling Fayette County residents and pretending to be a sheriff’s employee, demanding money to help them skip jury duty, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office says. What’s Happening: The sheriff’s office says it has received multiple reports of people impersonating a sheriff’s employee by phone. The callers tell residents they must pay money upfront […]

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Dangerous rip currents expected on Georgia coast

Swimmers heading to Georgia’s coast this week should use extra caution. A weather alert warns of dangerous rip currents starting Tuesday evening along beaches in Glynn and Camden counties. What’s happening: The National Weather Service issued the alert for Coastal Glynn and Coastal Camden counties in Georgia, along with beaches in Northeast Florida. It takes […]

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