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Area Beat Report May 3 through 6, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Angry, Tyrone Emanuel (In Jail), 50, Theft By Shoplifting/Criminal Trespass/Violation of sex offender registration/Probation Violation/Failure to Appear Clark, Clifford Leslie (In Jail), 45, City Probation Furlow, Robert Lee (Bonded Out), 59, Disorderly Conduct/Failure to Appear Lucas, Jalen Wayne (In Jail), 30, Open Container in Vehicle/Driving while license suspended […] The post Area Beat Report May 3 through 6, 2024 appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Area 11 Olympics Celebrate Student Athletes in Dooly County
Staff Reports In a showcase of athletic prowess and camaraderie, the recent Area 11 Olympics held in Sumter County proved to be a resounding success. Organized by Georgia Southwestern University, the event saw students from various schools across the region competing in a range of sports, displaying their skills and sportsmanship. The Dooly County Recreation […] The post Area 11 Olympics Celebrate Student Athletes in Dooly County appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Lee County Sheriff's Office, GBI investigating fatal Friday shooting in Leesburg
LEESBURG – A suspect is in jail in Lee County after a Friday night shooting that left one man dead. Joey Dorminey was fatally shot at the Lil Caesar’s Pizza restaurant at 1645 Walnut St., according to law enforcement.
City of Dawson warns of road closure on Brick Street
DAWSON, Ga. (WALB) - The city of Dawson is alerting drivers of a road closure on Brick Street on Monday, May 6. At around 8 a.m., the city of Dawson Sanitation Department will be conducting water repairs on Brick Street beginning at Augusta Street, according to a Facebook post by the city.
House fire kills 8-year-old and 13-year-old
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Friday morning a house fire claimed the lives of eight-year-old Josiah Williams and thirteen-year-old Ka-Leya Williams. Chief Deputy Will Rodgers says the community of Preston is helping this family in any way they can. “Around 7:20, 7:25 I was heading to work and I noticed, you...
Work Day held at Healthy Sumter Community Garden in Americus
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - The Work Day was held at the Healthy Sumter Community Garden at Brookdale Park on Saturday, May 4. More than 25 people volunteered at the event, according to organizers. The participants harvested strawberries, carrots, and onions and they also planted zucchini, squash and peppers. “Thanks to...
37-year-old Georgia man arrested for shooting during argument
LUMPKIN – A 37-year-old Georgia man has been arrested by the GBI for a shooting that occurred during an argument. The GBI has arrested and charged Jerrell Staples, age 37, of Lumpkin, GA, with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony in connection to the death of Jason Jones, age 34, of Lumpkin, GA. The Lumpkin Police Department asked the GBI to investigate. Stewart County Sheriff’s Office also assisted in the investigation.
New Bethel Baptist Church in Cuthbert finds innovative ways to serve its mission, locally and abroad
CUTHBERT — David and Gay Crowdis said they believe it’s not the size of a church’s congregation that matters, but rather what that congregation does to serve its mission, regardless of its size. David is the pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church at 989 Eleven Bridges Road...
Unique scratch build!
This cool video features a very unique scratch built Saab B.17 dive bomber electric powered model that was seen at SEFF 2024 at Mac Hodges Field in Andersonville, GA outside of Americus. Americus Airport is where a guy named Charles Lindbergh learned to fly.
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