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Police: High school student arrested following Hinesville double shooting
HINESVILLE, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. Police in Hinesville say a teenager has been arrested in connection to a double shooting. On Friday, the Hinesville Police Department announced it had charged a 16-year-old high school student for an incident that happened back on February 26 at Eagle Apartments on Darsey Road.
Pedestrian killed following crash in Hinesville, Georgia State Patrol investigating
HINESVILLE, Ga. — One woman is dead after being hit by a car in Liberty County. According to Georgia State Patrol, it happened Thursday night around 11:30 p.m. on Airport Road near E.G. Miles Parkway. Officers say the woman was intoxicated when she was walking along the road and...
Vidalia's renowned Onion Festival attracts crowds with fun-filled events
VIDALIA, GA (WTGS) — People from across the nation are flocking to Vidalia as the Onion Festival is underway this week. A four-day fun-filled festival where attendees can enjoy arts & crafts, movies, carnivals, and concerts. The World Famous Vidalia Onion Festival has been recognized by the Food Network...
Campbell Vaughn: Latest crop of Vidalia onions are now on sale. Learn why they are so special.
What was the significance of April 17 in Georgia Agriculture? It was the first day set by the Georgia Department of Agriculture that the oh so delicious Vidalia onion could be packaged and sold. Fried onion ring lovers unite. BLTs can be taken to the next level. Hamburgers no longer...
Hinesville Police apprehend Tennessee murder suspect
LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WTGS) — The Hinesville Police Department (HPD) arrested a murder suspect in Liberty County Wednesday in connection to an active investigation in Tennessee. HPD along with the Liberty County Sheriff's Office apprehended Dontae Swain without incident. According to arrest reports, Swain was taken into custody and...
One good deed: Baseball player stops after loss to help strangers
Evin Usry was sad and exhausted and still miles from home when he saw the big, lumbering shapes along the side of Highway 23 outside Metter and told his girlfriend to pull over. Someone’s cows were out and he knew that meant someone else was having a bad day.
Ready to Work: More than 350 job seekers attend first job fair for Hyundai suppliers
More than 350 job seekers brought their resumes and their enthusiasm to the first hiring event for Bulloch County based Hyundai suppliers. Held at Ogeechee Technical College on April 17th , the job fair was sponsored by the Development Authority of Bulloch County and WorkSource Georgia in coordination with employers AJIN Georgia, SECO Ecoplastic and Hanon Systems. Ultimately, the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America will create 8,500 new jobs, bringing $7.59 billion in investment to the region, with 13 Tier 1 suppliers providing 6,436 jobs and an investment of $2.4 billion. Of those Tier 1 suppliers, three are located in Statesboro...
The emotional moment when a dad surprises 5-year-old daughter after deployment
HINESVILLE, Ga. — There’s nothing like coming home. A total of 250 Fort Stewart soldiers are now reunited with their families. One of them is Capt. Quensie Brown. Brown has a 5-year-old little girl, Bella. "It's hard leaving back your family, your daughters, your sons and your wives,"...
Put On Blast: Surveillance Video Shows Corrections Officers Choking Inmate With Metal Chain
According to a lawsuit reported by CNN, Brunswick, Georgia, was the scene of a federal civil rights violation at Appling County jail. Tremar Harris, 37, was seen in a 2022 surveillance video being choked with a chain while three corrections officers stood by watching. Officer William Rentz is said to...
Mike Yawn to retire after 29 years in education
After 29 years in education, Mike Yawn, an administrator and educator in the Bulloch County school district, has announced his retirement at the end of the school year. "I just hope I had a positive impact on the individuals I coached, my students, and those I had the privilege of working alongside," Yawn said when asked about the legacy he hoped to leave. "I hope that they all know how much I enjoy being an educator." Mike Yawn, a native of Bulloch County, is principal of Brooklet Elementary School, where he's served since 2017. He began his career as a mathematics teacher in...
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