Funeral arrangements set for broadcaster Chuck Leonard
Funeral arrangements are set for long-time broadcaster Chuck Leonard, who died on December 19, 2025. A memorial service will be held on January 10,...
Troopers ramp up patrols, urge safe driving during holidays
ATLANTA, Ga. — Georgia State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols statewide as Christmas and New Year’s travel begins.
Troopers will conduct...
Banks County sheriff’s office seeks public’s help locating runaway juvenile
HOMER, Ga. — The Banks County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a runaway juvenile last seen Friday evening in Banks...
Operation Naughty List: White County deputies arrest over half a dozen in holiday crackdown
CLEVELAND, Ga. — The White County Sheriff’s Office announced multiple arrests following a countywide operation targeting individuals with outstanding warrants and drug-related offenses.
According to...
Reward offered for information about 5th Street Fire
On December 20, 2025, at approximately 4:00pm a fire occurred at 715 5th Street Columbus, GA 31901 at Griffin & Griffin Towing Inc. The...
Best and worst travel times for Christmas and New Year’s
ATLANTA, Ga. — Drivers heading out for Christmas and New Year’s trips should plan carefully as record holiday travel crowds Georgia’s highways.
AAA projects 122.4...
Authorities ID alleged gunman and victim in deadly Hall County park shooting
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Investigators have charged 52-year-old Todd Alexander Stalcup with murder and other felony offenses in connection with a deadly shooting Sunday...
72-year-old Clarkesville man killed in wreck outside of Demorest
The Habersham County Coroner's Office has identified the man killed in a wreck last week as 72-year-old Kenneth “Vamp” Burton of Clarkesville.
Burton died Dec. 15...
First Presbyterian Church Sets the Table for a Community Christmas Meal
On Christmas Day, the doors of First Presbyterian Church will open with a simple goal: no one should spend the holiday alone. The church...
Baldwin police seek public’s help identifying man wanted for questioning in theft incident
ALDWIN, Ga. — Police in Baldwin are asking for the public’s help to identify a person potentially connected to a theft investigation.
According to the...
Two local players win big Powerball prizes
One Georgia Lottery player won $150,000 and seven more players won $50,000 in the Dec. 20 Powerball drawing as the jackpot soared to $1.6...
Columbus State professor creates killer croc replica
A Columbus State professor has created a first of its kind replica of a killer croc that roamed the earth millions of years ago...