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Brunswick teen faces 2nd-degree murder in shooting death of 14-year-old girl after ‘mishandling’ gun, police say
Read full article: Brunswick teen faces 2nd-degree murder in shooting death of 14-year-old girl after ‘mishandling’ gun, police sayA 14-year-old girl in Brunswick was fatally shot on Saturday night.
Sunday marks International Overdose Awareness Day; Woman honoring late brother at event in St. Marys
Read full article: Sunday marks International Overdose Awareness Day; Woman honoring late brother at event in St. MarysSunday marks “International Overdose Awareness Day.” It is a time many people remember those who died from drug overdoses while several organizations continue their fight to end the drug epidemic. One woman is hosting an event she created as a way to honor her brother.
Glynn County officers return fire during motel domestic violence call
Read full article: Glynn County officers return fire during motel domestic violence callA 58-year-old man is in custody following an overnight officer-involved shooting at a Motel 6 on Scarlett Street, the Glynn County Police Department said.
‘An answer to prayer’: Georgia auto shop surprises struggling single mother with $160K after bringing car in for repairs
Read full article: ‘An answer to prayer’: Georgia auto shop surprises struggling single mother with $160K after bringing car in for repairsA Georgia auto service shop raised more than $160,000 to surprise a struggling mother after she brought her car in for repairs.
‘I Walk to Save Lives’: Join News4JAX at the 2025 First Coast Heart Walk and Help Build a Nation of Lifesavers
Read full article: ‘I Walk to Save Lives’: Join News4JAX at the 2025 First Coast Heart Walk and Help Build a Nation of LifesaversThe focus of the 2025 Heart Walk is clear: building a Nation of Lifesavers. By teaching more people CPR and increasing community preparedness, we can turn bystanders into lifesavers. The American Heart Association is working to inspire one person in every household to be confident and ready to perform CPR.
Georgia couple accused of murder deprived daughter of food, medical care for nearly a month at Ft. Stewart: indictment
Read full article: Georgia couple accused of murder deprived daughter of food, medical care for nearly a month at Ft. Stewart: indictmentNew details have emerged about a husband and wife who are accused of starving their daughter to death while based at Fort Stewart Military Reservation.
A fiery meteor that punched through a Georgia home’s roof is older than Earth, a scientist says
Read full article: A fiery meteor that punched through a Georgia home’s roof is older than Earth, a scientist saysA scientist says fragments of a meteorite that punched through a Georgia homeowner's roof after blazing across the sky in a fiery streak is older than the Earth itself.
Georgia parents, including soldier enlisted at Fort Stewart, accused of starving child to death: DOJ
Read full article: Georgia parents, including soldier enlisted at Fort Stewart, accused of starving child to death: DOJThe Department of Justice on Friday accused two Georgia parents, including an enlisted soldier who was living at the Fort Stewart Military Reservation, of starving their daughter to death.
Army sergeant from Jacksonville shot 5 fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart before being tackled, arrested: officials
Read full article: Army sergeant from Jacksonville shot 5 fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart before being tackled, arrested: officialsAn Army sergeant who is from Jacksonville opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Wednesday, shooting five soldiers and prompting a brief lockdown at one of the country’s largest Army bases, officials said.
Glynn County Schools implements cellphone ban policy head of state mandate
Read full article: Glynn County Schools implements cellphone ban policy head of state mandateStudents in Glynn County will be expected to put their phones away — and keep them away — during the school day, as a new policy aimed at reducing classroom distractions takes effect this fall.
Video shows St. Marys officer-involved shooting that left Jacksonville man dead; residents call for transparency
Read full article: Video shows St. Marys officer-involved shooting that left Jacksonville man dead; residents call for transparencyOfficials have released few details about what led officers with the St. Marys Police Department to shoot 27-year-old Gregory Paige, from Jacksonville, inside an apartment at the Cumberland Oaks apartment complex. However, a video circulating on social media is giving some insight into how the incident unfolded, and other videos obtained by News4JAX show the chaotic aftermath.
Safety front and center in Pierce, Charlton counties as Southeast Georgia students start heading back to class
Read full article: Safety front and center in Pierce, Charlton counties as Southeast Georgia students start heading back to classAs students return to classrooms across Georgia, safety is taking center stage — especially in Pierce County, where new technology and statewide laws are reshaping the way schools approach security.
Yulee man dies following shooting at apartment complex in St. Marys, police say
Read full article: Yulee man dies following shooting at apartment complex in St. Marys, police sayA man from Yulee died Saturday evening after he was shot near an apartment complex in St. Marys, according to the St. Marys Police Department.
Former Camden County jail supervisor sentenced in beating of inmate in 2022
Read full article: Former Camden County jail supervisor sentenced in beating of inmate in 2022Biegel admitted he punched the inmate five times in the back of the head - which he knew was not reasonable - and then struck him another 22 times with his fists and knees.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King drops out of 2026 Republican race for US Senate
Read full article: Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King drops out of 2026 Republican race for US SenateGeorgia Insurance Commissioner John King has dropped out of the 2026 Republican race for the U.S. Senate.
A man was last seen in Camden County over a year ago. The sheriff’s office wants your help in locating him
Read full article: A man was last seen in Camden County over a year ago. The sheriff’s office wants your help in locating himThe Camden County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in locating a man who was last seen more than a year ago.
Prepare for another triple-digit heat index day and more afternoon storms
Read full article: Prepare for another triple-digit heat index day and more afternoon stormsTriple-digit heat indices and afternoon storms are in the forecast for Jacksonville this week, with The Weather Authority tracking rain chances and a potential tropical system in the Gulf.
LIST: 2025 Back-to-school events to help families in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Read full article: LIST: 2025 Back-to-school events to help families in Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaWe’ve compiled a county-by-county list of back-to-school events offering giveaways for those in need of school supplies and other items.
Glynn County police arrest 1, searching for another suspect accused of attempted car break-in
Read full article: Glynn County police arrest 1, searching for another suspect accused of attempted car break-inThe Glynn County Police Department is searching for a suspect following an attempted vehicle break-in.
5 Georgia counties call for investigation into district attorney, saying he mismanaged money and isn’t doing his job
Read full article: 5 Georgia counties call for investigation into district attorney, saying he mismanaged money and isn’t doing his jobGlynn and Camden are among five counties in Georgia accusing District Attorney Keith Higgins of badly managing the finances of his office and not doing his job properly. Higgins denies all the accusations and says the counties are actually the ones at fault.
Biggest Buc-ee’s in Georgia officially opens in Brunswick ahead of the busy 4th of July travel weekend
Read full article: Biggest Buc-ee’s in Georgia officially opens in Brunswick ahead of the busy 4th of July travel weekendBuc-ee’s celebrated the grand opening of its newest store Tuesday in Brunswick.
Waycross police seek suspects after patrol car struck by gunfire during chase
Read full article: Waycross police seek suspects after patrol car struck by gunfire during chaseThe Waycross Police Department is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of two suspects involved in a violent incident early Saturday morning. Around 2:15 a.m. June 28, officers attempted to stop a vehicle linked to multiple felony crimes in Waycross.
Glynn County’s hotel/motel tax rises to 7% in July
Read full article: Glynn County’s hotel/motel tax rises to 7% in JulyGlynn County’s Hotel/Motel Tax will rise from 5% to 7% beginning July 1, 2025, following the signing of House Bill 732 by Gov. Brian Kemp on May 1. The new rate applies to all qualifying room nights starting July 1, even if reservations were made or prepaid before that date.
Savannah Bananas baseball makes CW Network debut on Sunday, July 27
Read full article: Savannah Bananas baseball makes CW Network debut on Sunday, July 27The Savannah Bananas have earned worldwide fame with their one-of-a-kind brand of “Banana Ball” – the fastest and most entertaining game of baseball.
Warning signs of speech disorder in children and why early intervention matters
Read full article: Warning signs of speech disorder in children and why early intervention mattersFor parents of young children, realizing their little one has a speech issue might not always be obvious, and it's something that can end up leading to reading and writing problems later on, if it's not corrected.
Asian needle ants prompt warnings about potentially deadly stings as they invade backyards across the South
Read full article: Asian needle ants prompt warnings about potentially deadly stings as they invade backyards across the SouthThe Brachyponera chinensis, or Asian needle ant, is only 3/16 of an inch long, but its bite can cause anaphylactic shock, which can be deadly.
Controversial South Georgia facility expansion gets green light from ICE, Rep. says
Read full article: Controversial South Georgia facility expansion gets green light from ICE, Rep. saysA controversial plan to expand an immigrant detention facility in southeast Georgia is moving forward after a delay, according to Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA).
A Brunswick family raised concerns about how police handled a hit-and-run investigation. Police are reviewing the case
Read full article: A Brunswick family raised concerns about how police handled a hit-and-run investigation. Police are reviewing the caseThe Glynn County Police Department said it is currently reviewing its handling of a recent case regarding the hit-and-run death of a 57-year-old man.
The nation’s largest ICE detention center in South Georgia has plans to expand. Now it’s on hold, amid protests: reports
Read full article: The nation’s largest ICE detention center in South Georgia has plans to expand. Now it’s on hold, amid protests: reportsA controversial plan to expand the capacity of the Folkston ICE Processing Center in Charlton County has been put on hold as some immigrant rights advocates call for it to be shut down.
Coastal health departments offer summer vaccination, screening events for Georgia students before school starts
Read full article: Coastal health departments offer summer vaccination, screening events for Georgia students before school startsIn order to help parents avoid the back-to-school rush, county health departments in the coastal district are hosting summer vaccination and screening events for students.
Camden County teacher and part-time emergency management employee accused of inappropriate conduct with student
Read full article: Camden County teacher and part-time emergency management employee accused of inappropriate conduct with studentA Camden County teacher was arrested Tuesday after being accused of inappropriate conduct involving a student.
Blue Angels to roar through skies this weekend at Golden Isles Air Show in Glynn County
Read full article: Blue Angels to roar through skies this weekend at Golden Isles Air Show in Glynn CountyOne of the main attractions will be the thrilling performance of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, renowned for their breathtaking aerial displays.