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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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
Motorcyclist dead in Byron after slamming into turning U-Haul truck, coroner says
MACON, Ga. — A motorcyclist is dead in Byron after crashing into a turning U-Haul box truck Thursday afternoon, according to Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks. He says it happened at around 3:30 p.m. on Highway 49 near the intersection of Meadows Walk Drive. Zachary Reed Czarneski, 37, of...
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...
Development Authority Celebrates Growing Industry Community
Press Release by Sumter County Development Authority. Sumter County, GA – April 24, 2024 – Sumter Authority board members and staff recently hosted their third annual Burgers & Business to recognize the thriving manufacturing and industry community. The event, which took place on April 23rd, was attended by manufacturing and industrial business owners and managers, […] The post Development Authority Celebrates Growing Industry Community appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
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.
Central Georgia bus driver serves students beyond the bus
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — On the way to school, kids need a wake-up call. But some are lucky enough to hear more than the hum of the bus, like the tune that plays within the bus driver of Tim DeGuire. "He'd just be belting out lyrics as he's singing...
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