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North Carolina man facing 7 charges after chase with Crisp Co. deputies
CRISP COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - A Charlotte man has been arrested on multiple charges after a Friday chase with deputies. Around noon on May 4, a Crisp County deputy tried to make a traffic stop on an SUV at the intersection of GA 30 W and Old Albany Road. During the stop, the deputy learned that the vehicle was reported stolen out of North Carolina.
Unadilla Man Sentenced to Prison
Staff Reports By Bradford L. Rigby, District Attorney Cordele Judicial Circuit On Thursday, May 2, 2024, a Dooly County jury found Harry Surgreen guilty of Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer, Obstruction of an Officer (3 counts), and Unlawful Acts of Violence in a Penal Institution (3 counts) in Dooly County Superior Court following a […] The post Unadilla Man Sentenced to Prison appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Perry to get new $21.5M sheep and swine barn and arena at Georgia National Fairgrounds
PERRY, Ga. (WGXA) -- A Sheep and Swine Barn and Arena will be built at the Georgia National Fairground in Perry. The Georgia National Fair Association made the announcement on Friday. It has officially secured for the construction of the Georgia National Fairgrounds’ Sheep and Swine Barn and Arena as Governor Kemp signed the 2025 state budget Tuesday morning. $21,540,000 was allocated to the Agricenter for the design and development of the barn and arena that will assist with the growing demand for livestock stalls.
4 Southwest Georgia cities highlighted as “Best Small Towns in Georgia for a Quaint Escape”
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Four cities in Southwest Georgia were listed in a Southern Living article titled “28 Best Small Towns In Georgia For A Quaint Escape.”. Americus was ranked first, Moultrie was ranked 18th, Thomasville was ranked 23rd, and Tifton was ranked 24th. The city of Moultrie posted...
Here's how you can vote early in Bibb and Houston Counties this weekend
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — We're wrapping up week two of early voting for the may primary elections. Lots of county have local and state elections. Across the state, over 240,000 people have hit the polls. However, both Houston and Bibb Counties say they haven't seen the turnout they were expecting.
Three South Carolinans arrested on drug charges after traffic stop
CORDELE, Ga. – On May 6th, at approximately 12:40 a.m., a Crisp County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on a silver Honda Accord on Georgia 401 I-75 near exit 99 for failure to maintain lane. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy noticed the driver rearranging items inside....
Oklahoma HS baseball: Mount St. Mary, Washington, Perry, Salina reach Class 3A semifinals
The Class 3A Oklahoma high school baseball state tournament started Thursday at Oklahoma Christian in Edmond. Here are some takeaways from each quarterfinal game: More: Oklahoma high school baseball: Class 6A-2A state tournament schedule, scores ...
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