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'Wrong on all counts': Telfair Middle principal, gun shop owner posts picture of teens holding guns ahead of prom
MCRAE-HELENA, Ga. — Telfair County Middle School's principal removed a post Tuesday showing three high school students in their prom outfits holding guns. Principal Christopher Ellis is also the owner of CL Defense in McRae-Helena. The post went up on his business page, but Ellis shared it on his personal Facebook, too. He says he posted it to promote his business, but Debra Ellis — no relation — fears other students will want to follow the lead.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Rain, damage and closures
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Severe weather has resulted in damage, power outages and closure reports throughout Southwest Georgia. A few roads were washed out and several trees were reported downed. Ping-pong-sized hail was reported in parts of the county. Cook County. In the morning, the overall county saw ping-pong-sized hail...
Douglas Proposes Rezoning of Three Parcels to Boost Business, Public Hearing Set for April 8
The City of Douglas is looking to shake things up with a proposal to rezone three parcels of land from a residential classification to one better suited for thriving businesses, according to a public notice posted by the city. The application, which targets parcels 0097B 168, 0097B 169, and 0097B 177, totaling 1.55 acres, is set to transform the area off of Rose Lane & State Route 32 from Residential (R-15) to Gateway (G-W) zoning—a move that would sync up the zoning for all contiguous properties owned by the applicant.
1 arrested after shots fired near Turner Co. High School
ASHBURN, Ga. (WALB) - A man was arrested following shots being fired near Turner County High School on Tuesday. Officials received reports of shots being fired in the Lamont Street area near the high school’s tennis courts. No one was injured in this incident. Two vehicles were seen leaving...
Meet Miss Rodeo Georgia 2024 Calee Bell Duncan
NASHVILLE, Ga. – Get ready to saddle up for an exclusive look into the world of Miss Rodeo Georgia 2024, the trailblazing ambassador of pro rodeo!. From presenting the American flag to showcasing her skills in the arena, she’s a true embodiment of the western way of life.
GSP: Willacoochee mayor arrested for DUI
ATKINSON COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - The Willacoochee mayor was arrested for a DUI on Friday night, according to Georgia State Patrol (GSP). According to GSP, troopers were patrolling GA 135 near GA 520 when they saw a red Ford F-150 with a faulty tag light. Troopers conducted a traffic stop...
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