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Glynn County Police Department awarded $35k to improve road safety
Read full article: Glynn County Police Department awarded $35k to improve road safetyThe Glynn County Police Department announced on Tuesday that it is one of 26 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T) grant to combat crashes, injuries, and deaths caused by impaired driving and speeding.
‘We fought so hard for justice’: Ahmaud Arbery’s family ‘devastated’ after charges dropped against ex-prosecutor
Read full article: ‘We fought so hard for justice’: Ahmaud Arbery’s family ‘devastated’ after charges dropped against ex-prosecutorFamily and friends of Ahmaud Arbery expressed their disappointment Wednesday following a judge’s decision to end the trial of a former Georgia prosecutor who was accused of using her influence to protect the men who chased and killed the 25-year-old in February 2020.
Judge tosses last charge against ex-prosecutor accused of misconduct in Ahmaud Arbery case
Read full article: Judge tosses last charge against ex-prosecutor accused of misconduct in Ahmaud Arbery caseA judge has thrown out a felony indictment against a former Georgia prosecutor, ending her trial on charges that she abused her power to protect the men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery in 2020.
Severe Weather Awareness Week in Florida, Georgia: The dark side of lightning
Read full article: Severe Weather Awareness Week in Florida, Georgia: The dark side of lightningAccording to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, lightning is one of nature’s deadliest and most unpredictable weather phenomena. Meteorologists can forecast the general conditions that cause lightning but no one can predict exactly when or where lightning will strike.
Former Georgia district attorney testifies ex-prosecutor never told him how to handle Ahmaud Arbery investigation
Read full article: Former Georgia district attorney testifies ex-prosecutor never told him how to handle Ahmaud Arbery investigationThe trial for the former Georgia District Attorney charged with interfering in the Ahmaud Arbery investigation on Friday.
A police officer testifies that an ex-prosecutor never obstructed her in the Ahmaud Arbery case
Read full article: A police officer testifies that an ex-prosecutor never obstructed her in the Ahmaud Arbery caseThe case against a former Georgia district attorney charged with discouraging police from arresting the man who killed Ahmaud Arbery in 2020 took a blow Thursday as a police supervisor testified that the accused prosecutor never obstructed her during the investigation.
`You’re going home,’ police tell Ahmaud Arbery’s killer in video shown to jury
Read full article: `You’re going home,’ police tell Ahmaud Arbery’s killer in video shown to juryA jury watched video Wednesday of a police investigator telling the man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery that he wasn’t being arrested soon after he, his father, and a neighbor had chased and killed the Black man after spotting him running in their neighborhood.
Did Ahmaud Arbery's killers get help from a prosecutor? A jury hears clashing accounts
Read full article: Did Ahmaud Arbery's killers get help from a prosecutor? A jury hears clashing accountsProsecutors and defense attorneys are battling in court over whether a former district attorney tried to protect the men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery in 2020.
Georgia lawmaker proposes new childcare safety measures almost one year after toddler’s tragic death
Read full article: Georgia lawmaker proposes new childcare safety measures almost one year after toddler’s tragic deathA Georgia lawmaker is pushing for new safety requirements at childcare facilities following the death of a 16-month-old child last May.
Waycross business collapses following overnight downpour of snow in Southeast Georgia
Read full article: Waycross business collapses following overnight downpour of snow in Southeast GeorgiaLocals continue to feel the impacts of a winter storm that moved through Southeast Georgia and North Florida on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as they grapple with unsafe driving conditions, road closures, and power outages.
Have you seen snowfall in Northeast Florida or Southeast Georgia? NWS Jacksonville needs your help to know how much
Read full article: Have you seen snowfall in Northeast Florida or Southeast Georgia? NWS Jacksonville needs your help to know how muchAs snow continued to fall Wednesday morning across parts of Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida, the National Weather Service Jacksonville asked residents for help.
Snowfall, power outages, road closures as rare winter storm hits Southeast Georgia
Read full article: Snowfall, power outages, road closures as rare winter storm hits Southeast GeorgiaThe rare winter wonderland in Southeast Georgia continued Wednesday morning after snow began to fall Tuesday night in Waycross.
1 dies of hypothermia as Georgia officials urge residents to stay home amid winter storm
Read full article: 1 dies of hypothermia as Georgia officials urge residents to stay home amid winter stormGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other state officials held a news conference Tuesday morning to give an update on winter storm preparations and urge Georgians to stay off the roads as conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly.
Jacksonville airport to close Tuesday evening amid winter storm, expects to reopen Wednesday at noon
Read full article: Jacksonville airport to close Tuesday evening amid winter storm, expects to reopen Wednesday at noonThe ice will create hazardous travel conditions on the roads from western Jacksonville and points north and west. But what about those who have flights booked?
County-by-county: Emergency preparations, warming centers, school closures for rare winter storm in Southeast Georgia
Read full article: County-by-county: Emergency preparations, warming centers, school closures for rare winter storm in Southeast GeorgiaFreezing rain is expected to begin in Southeast Georgia on Tuesday afternoon, which poses a significant risk of dangerous ice accumulation.
Southeast Georgia drivers say they have ‘little’ to no experience in icy conditions. Here are some do’s and don’ts
Read full article: Southeast Georgia drivers say they have ‘little’ to no experience in icy conditions. Here are some do’s and don’tsA winter storm expected to hit Southeast Georgia on Tuesday evening is likely to create hazardous driving conditions due to icy roads—an unfamiliar challenge for many residents who are not used to driving in those conditions.
Georgia DOT treats highways, bridges with brine ahead of dangerous winter storm; Jax crews on standby
Read full article: Georgia DOT treats highways, bridges with brine ahead of dangerous winter storm; Jax crews on standbyThe Georgia Department of Transportation spent Sunday protecting roadways by sending 31 bucket trucks out to brine interstates throughout Georgia, including I-95 in Glynn and Camden counties.
A hidden winter hazard: What is black ice and why does it lead to hazardous driving conditions?
Read full article: A hidden winter hazard: What is black ice and why does it lead to hazardous driving conditions?A wintery mix is approaching Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, and snow is likely in Georgia, while most of Florida is set to see sleet and freezing rain.
How Southeast Georgia is preparing for dangerous winter storm: County-by-county
Read full article: How Southeast Georgia is preparing for dangerous winter storm: County-by-countyFreezing temperatures could create dangerous icy conditions on the roads, and Southeast Georgia counties are preparing for the worst.
Weekend rain is on the way with the chance for flooding. Here is a day-by-day look
Read full article: Weekend rain is on the way with the chance for flooding. Here is a day-by-day lookThis is going to be a wet weekend, especially on Saturday evening. Here are the details to help you plan the best time to get outdoors.
Expired aerial, hand-held flare drill at Brunswick Landing Marina canceled due to weather
Read full article: Expired aerial, hand-held flare drill at Brunswick Landing Marina canceled due to weatherSome of these flares might be visible from quite a distance, so it’s possible that people driving by might report seeing them.
‘One of the highest honors’: Georgia natives turned Navy pilots set to perform flyover for Jimmy Carter’s funeral
Read full article: ‘One of the highest honors’: Georgia natives turned Navy pilots set to perform flyover for Jimmy Carter’s funeralAs the nation prepares to bid its final farewell to former President Jimmy Carter, some Navy pilots tasked with performing a flyover as part of the state funeral shared what the former president meant to them.
Georgia governor declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm, asks residents to stay off roads
Read full article: Georgia governor declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm, asks residents to stay off roadsGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Thursday ahead of a winter storm that’s expected to impact the state starting Friday.
Suspect in Camden County ‘shooting rampage’ shot at multiple people, hit several cars before firing at deputies: GBI
Read full article: Suspect in Camden County ‘shooting rampage’ shot at multiple people, hit several cars before firing at deputies: GBIThe Georgia Bureau of Investigation identified the suspect in what it’s calling a “shooting rampage” that left three people injured, including the suspect, in Camden County Wednesday evening.
3 injured in ‘active shooter incident’ involving at least 1 deputy in Camden County
Read full article: 3 injured in ‘active shooter incident’ involving at least 1 deputy in Camden CountyThree people were injured following what Camden County deputies said was an active shooter incident on Wednesday afternoon.
‘One of the highest honors’: Georgia natives turned Navy pilots set to perform flyover for Jimmy Carter’s funeral
Read full article: ‘One of the highest honors’: Georgia natives turned Navy pilots set to perform flyover for Jimmy Carter’s funeralAs the nation prepares to bid its final farewell to former President Jimmy Carter, some Navy pilots tasked with performing a flyover as part of the state funeral shared what the former president meant to them.
Sugar Bowl between Georgia, Notre Dame postponed to Thursday after New Orleans attack
Read full article: Sugar Bowl between Georgia, Notre Dame postponed to Thursday after New Orleans attackThe Sugar Bowl has been postponed from Wednesday night to Thursday night, Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams told ABC News.
University of Georgia student among many injured in deadly New Orleans New Year’s Day attack
Read full article: University of Georgia student among many injured in deadly New Orleans New Year’s Day attackThe University of Georgia released a statement Wednesday afternoon after learning that one of its students was critically injured in the vehicle attack that took place in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, which killed 10 people.
Jacksonville intends to pay tribute to ‘Sapelo Seven’ with new monument
Read full article: Jacksonville intends to pay tribute to ‘Sapelo Seven’ with new monumentOn New Year’s Eve, a community gathering at the historic Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church honored the legacy of former slaves and commemorated the lives of the seven people who were killed in October after a gangway collapsed in southern Georgia.
Police investigating mysterious death after body of missing Louisiana man found on St. Simons Island
Read full article: Police investigating mysterious death after body of missing Louisiana man found on St. Simons IslandGlynn County police are investigating the cause of death after the body of a missing man was found on St. Simons Island Monday morning.
The eventful four-year term of Jimmy Carter, America’s 39th president
Read full article: The eventful four-year term of Jimmy Carter, America’s 39th presidentDuring President Jimmy Carter's one term in the White House he sought to be competent, compassionate and honest. After President Richard Nixon and the Watergate scandal, those were the values American voters needed in 1976.
Values learned in Plains defined Jimmy Carter’s life
Read full article: Values learned in Plains defined Jimmy Carter’s lifeThe Carter family farm, just outside Plains, is a living museum to America's 39th president. The tiny Georgia town where he grew up helped shape his values and served as a quiet refuge the rest of his life.