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8-year-old, 13-year-old siblings killed in house fire in Webster County
WEBSTER COUNTY, Ga. (WTVM) - According to the Webster County Sheriff’s Office, two young lives were lost in a house fire early Friday morning. The fire happened at 65 Dacus Street in Preston, Georgia at around 7:20 this morning. According to officials, the mother woke up to a fire that had broken out in the back bedroom. She told police she managed to escape, along with at least two children, but two other kids were still inside. The fire claimed the life of an 8-year-old and 13-year-old, who are siblings.
1 dead in shooting near Main St. in Lumpkin, officials confirm
LUMPKIN, Ga. (WTVM) - According to Stewart County officials, a shooting near the intersection of Main St. and Elm St. in Lumpkin has left 1 person dead. The victim of the shooting has been identified as 34-year-old Jason Jones. Officials say one person has been arrested in the incident -...
One person dead in Stewart County shooting, investigation underway
LUMPKIN, Ga. (WRBL) — An investigation is underway in a small town south of Columbus. According to the Lumpkin Police Department, one person died in a shooting on Main Street in Lumpkin, Georgia. There is no further information at this time. WRBL will keep you updated. Lumpkin is a Stewart County town about 40 minutes […]
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.
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.
Area Beat Report April 22, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Kennedy, Nia ‘Karaashaiya (In Jail), 20, DUI-Drugs and Alcohol/Failure to Maintain Lane/Furnishing, Purchasing and possession of alcoholic beverages by persons below legal age Roland, Donald Russell (In Jail), 73, False Imprisonment/Obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers Sheffield, Clevelander (In Jail), 45, Probation Violation Sumter County Sheriff’s Office […] The post Area Beat Report April 22, 2024 appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Lee County teacher on administrative leave following felony charges
LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - A Lee County teacher has been arrested and charged with three felony counts of cruelty to children. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), Ashton Long Cleveland, 39, was released on a $5,000 bond. Lee County school officials notified police about a very...
SGTC Crisp County Center students participate in Forklift Training
Staff Reports South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Industrial Electrical and Welding and Joining Technology students, along with SGTC Adult Education and YouthBuild students participated in a Forklift Training Certification class recently. For more information about this type or more training opportunities contact SGTC Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Economic […] The post SGTC Crisp County Center students participate in Forklift Training appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
City Council hears Road complaints and honors High Schoolers
The Americus City Council met on April 18 th . Commissioner Jessie Smith addressed the council during citizens comments with concerns about gun fire and road resurfacing. Smith mentioned he lived in the subdivision consisting of Bronco and Falcon drive. “I’ve been there 29 years, and since that time the streets have been deteriorating. I […] The post City Council hears Road complaints and honors High Schoolers appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
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