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New details in Berrien High School lockdown caused by hoax call
NASHVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - A lockdown has ended at Berrien High School after the all clear was given following a search, according to Nashville City manager Hayden Hancock. Berrien County Sheriff Ray Paulk said around lunchtime on Thursday his office received an anonymous call stating that there was a man with an AR-15 on the Berrien High School campus who had put out pipe bombs in student bags.
Local artists with disabilities showcase talent in Ag Museum exhibit
TIFTON — Local Autism Spectrum Disorder artists and artists with other special needs will have their work on display in an exhibition beginning June 1 titled "Special Art From Special Folks: Art of Autism 2" at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Georgia Museum of Agriculture Gallery. This annual project, which...
Carry the Load Walk in Tifton on Sunday
TIFTON, Ga. – In more upcoming events in Tifton, this Sunday marks the annual Carry the Load Walk, an event aimed at bringing back the true meaning of Memorial Day. This organization was founded eleven years ago by Clint Bruce and Stephen Holley, to unite all Americans in honoring our fallen soldiers.
Tornado watch in effect for eastern portions of the Big Bend and South Georgia
A Tornado Watch is in effect for Valdosta until 9am EDT, including Lafayette, Madison, Brooks, and Lowndes counties. Clinch, Echols, Hamilton, and Suwannee counties are under a Tornado Watch until 1 pm EDT. While straight-line damaging winds are the biggest threat, the potential for a few tornado spin-ups exists this...
UPDATE: Victim identified in Quitman downing
QUITMAN, Ga. (WALB) - The victim in a Quitman drowning on Tuesday has been identified. A Brooks County Sheriff’s Office incident report identifies the victim as 57-year-old Lee James Peak. According to the police report, at around 1:42 p.m., officials responded to a residence in the 900 block of...
Ray City Police Report ending May 13.
Ray City Police Report ending May 13. *NOTE: When the LCN has made Open Records Request, Police Chief has asserted that he requires that a person wanting a Ray City Police Report must go to the Berrien County E911 Call Center, get their E911 Call Center report, then supply him with the E911 Call Center report, before he will issue a requested police report.
PCOM South Georgia students honor donors
MOULTRIE – PCOM South Georgia students honored 11 people May 7 who made the selfless contribution of donating their bodies to science and to the education of future health care providers during a memorial service held on campus. Their family members were invited as guests to the service. “This...
Tifton official warns of phone scam impersonating police officers
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - The Tifton Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam that is targeting locals. Stacey Green, the Tifton director of communications, says the phone scammers targeted locals and even impersonated the police chief. “They have been contacted, via phone. The person was claiming to be...
Trutt among those to earn degrees from UNG in spring 2024
For the spring 2024 semester, the University of North Georgia (UNG) awarded about 1,700 degrees and certificates to graduates. Many of the graduates participated in the spring 2024 commencement ceremonies held May 2-3 at the Convocation Center at UNG’s Dahlonega Campus. Annabelle Trutt of Adel, GA, graduated with a...
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