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Data: Zillow; Note: Typical home value refers to the average of the middle third of Zillow home value estimates for every home in a given region with a county record, including single-family, condominium and co-operative homes. Table: Axios VisualsA ZIP code in Meriwether County, 70 miles away from Atlanta, saw the sprawling metro's highest jump in typical home values compared to a year ago, per Zillow data shared with Axios.Why it matters: Fewer homes on the market kept prices growing in most areas and affordability dwindled, according to Zillow chief economist Skylar Olsen.State of play: Typical home values rose annually...
Conservative media personality appointed to seat on Georgia State Election Board
ATLANTA (AP) — A media personality who co-founded a conservative political action committee has been appointed to a seat on the Georgia State Election Board, which is responsible for developing election rules, investigating allegations of fraud and making recommendations to state lawmakers. Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns, a Republican, on Friday announced the appointment of Janelle King to the board, effective immediately. She replaces Ed Lindsey, a former Republican state lawmaker, who resigned his seat after having served on the board since 2022. “Janelle will be a tremendous asset as an independent thinker and impartial arbiter who will put principle above politics and ensure transparency and accountability in our elections, and I look forward to her work on behalf of the people of Georgia,” Burns said in a news release announcing King’s appointment. King is the third new member appointed this year to the board, which has four Republican members and one Democrat. In January, Gov. Brian Kemp appointed Waffle House executive John Fervier to chair the board, and the state Senate approved the nomination of former state Sen. Rick Jeffares. Janice Johnston is the Republican Party appointee to the board, and Sara Tindall Ghazal is the Democratic Party appointee.
Arrest made in February 2023 homicide on Mt. Pleasant Drive in Columbus
Violent Crimes investigators have made an arrest in a February 2023 murder on Mount Pleasant Drive. 16-year-old Da’Marcus Faison was shot and killed at a home along Mount Pleasant Drive in Columbus on February 16, 2023. 20-year-old Don’Querious King, who was already in the Muscogee County Jail on separate...
Four Columbus men sentenced in connection with drug trafficking organization
ALBANY, Ga. (WRBL) — Four Columbus men have have been sentenced in connection to an armed drug trafficking organization. According to U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia, the organization conspired to distribute 250 kilograms of methamphetamine into west central Georgia. According to court documents, the FBI was investigating Cornelius Leonard, of Grantville, […]
Citizens and police officers in Columbus meet Wednesday morning for coffee and conversation
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - For many citizens and police officers in Columbus, this morning consisted of coffee, donuts, and conversation - all as a part of Coffee with a Cop. “Coffee with a cop allows the citizens to just talk to us and ask us anything,” said Angela Florence, Community Relations Supervisor Sergeant. “Please just stop by, say hi to us, drink coffee with us. If there’s anything on your mind, feel free to give us your honest opinion – that’s the only way we can build relationships.”
Large law enforcement presence on University Ave. in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A heavy law enforcement presence has been spotted in Columbus near Columbus State University. According to our news crew, Columbus police and fire are currently at Summerwood Apartments on University Avenue. No word on the reason for the presence at this time. Stay with us as...
Georgia’s top child human trafficking prosecutor speaks in Columbus on how to combat the issue
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The State of Georgia’s top child human trafficking prosecutor spoke to a downtown Columbus civic club Wednesday afternoon. Hannah Palmquist with the Georgia Attorney General’s Office spoke to the Rotary Club of Columbus about Georgia’s human trafficking problem, and how we combat it. To Palmquist, it starts with awareness. “First and […]
Columbus Animal Care & Control set to temporarily close due to Parvovirus exposure
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus Animal Care & Control announces they will not accept any animals for the next few days due to Parvovirus exposure. According to CACC officials, a stray animal was brought in the facility and placed in the holding area of the facility. Within 12 hours of arrival, the animal defecated inside the holding area splattering fecal mater throughout the area.
Houston Man, Abhan Guerra, Nabbed for Felony Theft at Local Sports Store
Source: Facebook/Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4. Houston authorities quickly nabbed a man accused of swapping his old hat and shoes for new ones and then taking off from a local sports store. The alleged shoplifting incident at an Academy store on Kuykendahl Road was resolved with an arrest.
Georgia requires less basic training for new police officers than any state but Hawaii
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia requires fewer hours of basic training for law enforcement officers than any state but Hawaii. With this training, new officers enter unpredictable and dangerous situations where they must make quick decisions under stress. Even though they had more than five years on the Columbus police force, that’s what Officer Michael Aguilar and his partner faced in the pre-dawn hours of Jan. 9, 2017. Hector Arreola, 30, had called police twice after 3:40 a.m., fearing he was being followed and his mother was in danger. When Aguilar and Officer Brian Dudley showed up at Arreola’s mother’s house to check on her safety, they found him outside. Aguilar thought Arreola might be having a mental health crisis and called emergency medical services. He tried to reassure Arreola. When Arreola ran into a neighbor’s yard, the officers gave him space.
Gardening with Natives
The Middle Chattahoochee Group invites everyone to our next meeting Tuesday May 21st. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at 207 N. Greenwood St. The meeting can be attended in person or virtually via ZOOM. Refreshment and social time begin at 6:30, meeting 7PM to 8PM. Our guest speaker will be Ms Ashley Desensi. Her topic […] The post Gardening with Natives appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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