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Two teens killed, three others injured in UTV crash in Meigs Thursday
MEIGS, Ga. (WCTV) - The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a UTV crash that left two teenagers dead and three other teens injured Thursday in Meigs, according to the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office. The teens were all between the ages of 14 and 16, the sheriff’s office said.
Man Fatally Shot by Police After Fleeing Traffic Stop: Officials
A man was shot and killed by police officers after attempting to flee from a traffic stop, authorities reported. The incident, which unfolded late Saturday night, resulted in a fatal confrontation following a high-speed chase and foot pursuit. The episode began around 11:00 PM when Riverside officers initiated a traffic...
Teen driver critically injured in Colquitt Co. hit and run, suspect wanted
MOULTRIE, Ga. (WALB) - A 19-year-old is in critical condition, after a hit-and-run crash in Colquitt County. WALB has obtained surveillance video showing the moment Jordan Jones was hit by a pickup truck while riding his moped north on Veteran’s Parkway in Moultrie. The crash happened on Tuesday, May 14, just after 9:30 p.m.
Mitchell County’s Track and Field team make history with first state championship
CAMILLA, Ga. (WALB) - For the first time in school history the Mitchell County Eagles track and field team brought the state title back to Camilla. A goal head coach Jesse Atkins has had since he ran on this track. “I ran track here at Mitchell County. As a sophomore...
Arrest reports, May 9- May 16, 2024
Bainbridge Public Safety Arrests Leanderew Quantez Holden, Simple Battery- Family Violence, Cruelty to Children- 3rd degree Family Violence (no bond reported) Chasity Hope Johnson, Failure to Appear o/c Shoplifting (no bond reported) Randall Craig Carr, Aggravated Stalking (no bond reported) Wesley Nolan Long, Theft by Taking, Giving False iNformation or False Name (no bond reported) […] The post Arrest reports, May 9- May 16, 2024 appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Decatur County 4-H Hosts Modified Trap Qualification Match
On April 23, 2024, Decatur County 4-H hosted a Southwest District 4-H Modified Trap Qualification Match in Bainbridge. Over eighty 4-H students from Seminole, Grady, Wilcox, Lee, and Decatur counties participated in the prerequisite shooting bout to determine eligibility for the 4-H State Target Challenge Weekend held at Rock Eagle on May 11. Qualification requirements […] The post Decatur County 4-H Hosts Modified Trap Qualification Match appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Thomasville basketball player, Kennedy Hayes, signs with Nighthawks
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WCTV) - Thomasville senior point guard, Kennedy Hayes, signed with Thomasville University on Wednesday to continue her basketball career. Hayes thought her basketball career was over until a couple of weeks ago when the Knight Hawks called her and asked her to sign. “It’s been a very long...
Thomasville daycare center van stolen over the weekend
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - A Thomasville daycare says its van was stolen early Sunday, according to a post. An administrator for the Mount Zion Daycare Center Facebook group says their van was stolen at around 3 a.m. “We do a lot of our community and are at a loss to...
19-year-old dies in Cairo car crash
GRADY COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Georgia State Patrol (GSP) says a 19-year-old man was killed after a Thursday night crash in Cairo. State troopers responded to the scene of 20th St NE around 11:30 p.m. Troopers say the sedan drove out of its lane when it crashed into a power...
Flooding and strong-severe storms possible
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday morning due to multiple possible strong to severe storms. The First Alert Weather Day for Monday has ended, however, a Flood Watch remains in effect through 8 p.m. Tuesday for Grady and Seminole Counties. Rainfall around 3 inches has fallen and with an additional 3-4 inches possible flash flooding may occur. Watch for rising water in those areas.
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