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1 shot after fight inside Big Daddy’s Lounge, Albany Police investigating

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - One person was shot after a fight that happened at Big Daddy’s Lounge early Sunday morning. Albany police are currently looking for the shooter. On Sunday around 3:58 a.m., police responded to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in reference to a person being shot. It was then determined that the person was shot around the area of East Oglethorpe Boulevard, near Big Daddy’s Lounge.

Albany, GA · 2025-03-17
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Immigration protesters rally after governor asks ICE to train Georgia State Patrol Troopers

A group of pro-immigration protesters gathered in Clayton County Monday night and responded to the governor’s announcement that ICE will train Georgia officers isn’t going to deter their efforts.

Clayton County, GA · 2025-03-18

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Georgia woman lies about thieves stealing her Jeep with toddler inside

Georgia police bust a woman for filing a false report of a stolen Jeep and child abduction. The post Georgia woman lies about thieves stealing her Jeep with toddler inside appeared first on MotorBiscuit .

Georgia · 2025-03-17
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Gov. Kemp asks ICE to train 1,100 state officers for immigration enforcement functions

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday he is asking ICE to train 1,100 state officers under his command in federal immigration law enforcement functions under 287(g) provisions. The 287(g) program allows ICE to deputize state and local law enforcement officers for certain immigration enforcement aspects, including arrests and...

Georgia · 2025-03-17
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Tribute to Jane Kuria & Her Daughters: Honoring Their Memory

The brutal murders of Jane Kuria and her two daughters in Georgia are a heartbreaking and tragic chapter in the state’s history, and the pain felt by the surviving family members and the community is immeasurable. It’s hard to imagine the unimaginable grief and trauma that their loved ones...

Georgia · 2025-03-17

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Former Georgia high school basketball players playing in March Madness 2025

The 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is here and High School on SI is headlining the players who played their high school basketball career in the state of

Georgia · 2025-03-17

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Restaurant inspections: Dirty and missing ceiling tiles over food prep area hurts chicken joint

The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that have been inspected between March 7 and March 13, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores. Disclaimer: On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. A few more...

Richmond County, GA · 2025-03-17

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Lee County remembers staff member who passed away

LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - The Lee County School System (LCSS) announced on Monday that one of its staff members has died. According to the Facebook post, Clarence Hayward passed away on March 7 at 68 years old. He was on the transportation team for the past three years. “On...

Lee County, GA · 2025-03-17

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Prosecutors expose fraudulent scheme as Georgia businessman pleads guilty, agrees to pay $6 million restitution

Atlanta, Georgia – A Georgia businessman has admitted to orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that deceived both a financial institution and a federal agency, leading to millions of dollars in financial losses. Spencer Askew, 46, the founder and former CEO of E-Freight Solutions Worldwide, LLC, pleaded guilty to bank fraud and making false statements to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), marking a dramatic downfall for the logistics entrepreneur, the Department of Justice said in a news release.

Georgia · 2025-03-16

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Car accident shuts down Highway 206 at Broxton-Ambrose crossroads

BROXTON, Ga. (WALB) — A serious two-vehicle accident has closed Highway 206 at its intersection with Highway 268, the Broxton-Ambrose crossroads. According to Douglas Now, multiple law enforcement agencies, five ambulances, an Air-Evac helicopter, and several Coffee County Fire Department units are on the scene. Authorities report multiple injuries, though the severity is still unknown.

Coffee County, GA · 2025-03-17

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Georgia State Patrol graduates 22 new Troopers

FORSYTH – The Georgia State Patrol congratulates 22 new Troopers for graduating from the 118th Trooper School in Forsyth. The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) graduated its 118th Trooper School Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) in Forsyth. After 34 weeks of intense training, 22 new Troopers will report to one of 52 patrol posts around the state.

Forsyth, GA · 2025-03-17

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Hummingbird Migration 2025: When we can expect to see them in Georgia and how to care for them

Spring is almost here, and as the sun shines and flowers bloom, hummingbirds will soon be back all over Georgia . Sightings of the tiny, fluttering birds have been seen predominantly near southern cities like Savannah and Valdosta, according to Hummingbird Centrals interactive migration map. Here's what we know: When will hummingbirds be in Georgia? Based on past patterns , hummingbirds usually make their way to most of Georgia between late February and mid-March. However, the more northern areas of Georgia may not see them until early April. This marks the first leg of their migration as they journey...

Georgia · 2025-03-16