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Trash truck crash leaves one dead in Houston County, fire chief says
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — A crash between a sedan and a Waste Management trash truck left one dead, according to Houston County Fire Chief Christopher Stoner. It happened on Friday in the 2300 block of Highway 341 in Houston County shortly after noon. The driver of the sedan, 76-year-old...
Sanitation truck catches on fire and burns the side of a home in Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — A sanitation truck caught on fire in Houston County and damaged property, according to the Houston County Fire Department. The fire happened just before 7 a.m. on Lovorn Circle and Oaks Drive. A viewer, Deedra Hardrick, saw the fire happen and sent in video to 13WMAZ.
Columbus woman dies in fatal crash in Macon County
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Columbus woman is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Macon County. According to authorities, a single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 24. 45-year-old Carey B. Chambers, of Columbus, was driving a 2013 Nissan Juke - she left the roadway, struck a ditch...
15-year-old injured in Cordele shooting, man detained
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A teen is injured and a man has been detained after a Wednesday afternoon shooting. Around 1:40 p.m., Cordele police officers responded to a shooting in the 3rd Street and 8th 1/2 Alley area, according to a Facebook post by the police department. Upon arrival, officers...
Houston County Fire Department hosts 3rd annual Central Georgia Firefighter Combat Challenge
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — The Houston County Fire Department held its 3rd annual Central Georgia Firefighter Combat Challenge on Saturday, and things were fired up!. 15 teams of over 50 local and regional firefighters came to Warner Robins to compete in the high-rise pack carry, hose hoist, victim rescue, and more.
Power outage scheduled for Andersonville equipment replacement
ANDERSONVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - A scheduled power outage to replace aged equipment has been announced for the city of Andersonville. According to a post, Georgia Power has scheduled the outage for Friday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Transmission lines that are corroding are set to be replaced.
Americus apartment resident swarmed by bee issues
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - A huge beehive is now busted up and removed, but the bees remain inside this Americus apartment. Danyel Dowdell says that he’s been dealing with this bee problem for over a year. He says the bees are such an inconvenience to him that he can’t even work in his office or have friends over without fear of being stung.
‘Collateral damage’: Houston DA threatened to prosecute police officer after critical Facebook comment, records show
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Warner Robins’ police chief says the Houston District Attorney threatened to prosecute one of his officers after a critical comment on social media. Chief Wayne Fisher described his March conversation with Will Kendall in a report to Mayor LaRhonda Patrick. According to records obtained...
CCPS Community Helper Craze Day
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor The Crisp County Primary School hosted their Community Helper Craze Day on Friday April 26, 2024. Businesses and agencies from Crisp County and Cordele came out to teach the children about what they do. The children has a blast learning about each business. A few highlights from the events […] The post CCPS Community Helper Craze Day appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Crisp Regional Medical Complex Ribbon Cutting
By Sarah Brown- Managing Editor On Thursday April 25, 2024, Crisp Regional Health Services hosted their after hours Grand Opening for their new medical complex on 16th in Cordele. The Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce also held a ribbon cutting during the event. Delicious food was served by Cousins Catering and everyone was able to take […] The post Crisp Regional Medical Complex Ribbon Cutting appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
by Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Crisp County Sheriff’s Office On Thursday April 25, 2024 a Annual Candlelight Vigil Ceremony was held at the Community Clubhouse. Cordele Judicial Circuit District Attorney Brad Rigby presented a special award to Crisp County Sheriff Billy Hancock, who was named Law Enforcement Office of the Year. During this week […] The post Law Enforcement Officer of the Year appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Waycross community comes together to remember the 4 killed over the weekend
Great American Eclipse viewing events at the Thronateeska Planetarium, Valdosta State University Planetarium’s Rooftop and in Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s Meadows. Weather damage throughout Crisp County, after First Alert Weather Day ends. Updated: Apr. 3, 2024 at 2:06 PM EDT. Weather damage throughout Crisp County, after First Alert...
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