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Houston County Sheriff candidates discuss gang and drug violence, cybercrime in open forum
PERRY – The Perry Rotary Club hosted an open forum for the candidates for Houston County Sheriff on Monday, May 13. The Republican candidates in the race are Lt. Matt Moulton, Jimmy Dunn, former Sgt. Slate Simons, and District Attorney William Kendall. The only Democratic candidate is Arthur Lee Harris.
Pedestrian killed, several injured after Georgia school bus collides with police SUV
ALBANY, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. A pedestrian has died after a crash involving a school bus and police car in Georgia. Seven patients were transported on Friday morning from the scene where an Albany Police Department patrol car and a Crisp County Schools bus collided at a downtown intersection.
SAM Shortline secures grant to extend track
CORDELE -- Southwest Georgia Railroad Excursion Authority Chairman Lee Kinnamon and Second District Georgia Department of Transportation Board Member Cathy Williams ceremoniously drove a spike as they announced work will begin soon on an additional track at the SAM Shortline. The authority has been awarded $1,625,425 from GDOT to construct...
WRPD and District Attorney announce murder conviction in 2023 shooting
WARNER ROBINS – The Warner Robins Police Department and Houston County District Attorney’s Office announced the murder conviction of Andre Slocumb. The crime occurred on May 29, 2023, as officers responded to a shooting death of a victim at 108 Wendon Way. The deceased victim, Anthony Presley, was shot multiple times with a high-caliber firearm while sitting in his own car. Agencies believe the crime may have been committed due to an ongoing feud between Solcumb and Presley about an alleged drug debt.
Listening Lab 2024 By the Numbers: Here's what you had to say leading up to primary election night
The data comes from our online survey and in-person events around Central Georgia. 13WMAZ's Listening Lab has wrapped up for the May primary election cycle and we have compiled, counted and tabulated your surveys and are ready to share the results with you. In March and April, the 13WMAZ Listening...
Three Men Charged in Connection with Cordele, Georgia Homicide Cases
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has taken three young men into custody, tying them to two grim homicide cases. On the frontlines, Kevin Bernard West Jr., 21, has been charged with a slew of felonies, including Felony Murder, in the death of Davieon Lavant, as reported on GBI's official announcement.
Cobb Commission Punts on Gala Spending
The Cobb Board of Commissioners did not take up the issue of funding for Keep Cobb Beautiful’s fall gala at its meeting Tuesday morning. The decision to hold off approving $20,000 from the county’s general fund for the annual event, which the sustainability organization organizes to honor volunteers, came after Republican commissioners JoAnn Birrell and Keli Gambrill objected at the board’s Monday planning meeting. The $20,000 would have come from...
University of North Georgia announces Local Students on President’s Lists for spring 2024
Staff Reports University of North Georgia (UNG) President Michael P. Shannon recognized students who achieved a 4.0 GPA during the spring 2024 semester. Students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in bachelor’s degree programs who achieved a 4.0 grade point average were named to the President’s Honor Roll. Students enrolled in associate degree or […] The post University of North Georgia announces Local Students on President’s Lists for spring 2024 appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
New Labels on Houston County Vending Machines Could Change How We Decide What to Drink. Doctor Explains
In this article, Dr. Adriana Davis, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings and provides Georgia residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to YouNew research reveals that the introduction of traffic light and physical activity labels significantly affect consumer behavior.What This Means for Your Health"Green Lights on Labels Help Make Us Make Healthier Choices!" Dr. Adriana Davis, Family MedicineDoctor's Expert Insights About Food Labeling and Your Health in Houston County, GeorgiaKnow this: "This new research shows that simple changes, like putting traffic light colors or exercise info on vending machine labels, can make a...
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