Clarkesville launches structured grant strategy under new manager
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The City of Clarkesville is moving to formalize and expand its pursuit of outside funding under newly hired grant writer Sara...
Opening statements to start in the trial of a Georgia high school shooting suspect’s...
WINDER, Ga. (AP) — Opening statements are expected Monday in the trial of a man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students...
Operation No Compromise nets $126K worth of drugs
On February 12, 2026, the Muscogee County Sheriff's Office Collaborative Intelligence Group conducted Operation No Compromise. This investigation was into a local trafficking organization...
Harris County man arrested for child sex crimes
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, the Harris County Criminal Investigations Division, with assistance from the LaGrange Police Department, arrested Eric Naylor following an investigation.
Naylor...
FLOCK cameras return to Baldwin agenda
BALDWIN, Ga. — The Baldwin City Council will take up a proposed agreement for license plate reader cameras Tuesday night, while the closely watched...
Columbus woman dies in Russell County crash
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:14 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, has claimed the life of a Columbus, Ga., woman. Marie B. Thompson,...
78-year-old driver injured after Jeep plunges down embankment on GA 197
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — A 78-year-old Habersham County man was injured Friday after his Jeep ran off GA 197 and plunged down an embankment, according...
Columbus Chamber to host 2026 State of the City
The Columbus Chamber will host the 2026 State of the City, presented by Page Scrantom this week. Mayor Skip Henderson will participate in a moderated...
Pedestrian struck and killed in Columbus
A pedestrian was struck and killed overnight in Columbus. The incident occurred at Miller Road and Pittman Street. The victim was identified as Brent...
Cornelia Dunkin’ evacuated after fire report
CORNELIA, Ga. — Emergency crews were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at the Dunkin’ on U.S. 441 in Cornelia just before 1...
Lee County reports unusual number of fires
The Lee County Sheriff's Office has seen an absolutely devastating number of fires recently, with five reported on February 13, 2026 and even more...
Closing arguments in murder trial of UGA law student Tara Baker
(WUGA) - Friday saw closing arguments in the murder trial of Edrick Faust; the man accused of killing University of Georgia law student Tara...