GBI Arrests Quitman Man for Cruelty to Children and Aggravated Assault
The GBI has arrested and charged Emory Cole Williford, age 20, of Quitman, Georgia, with two counts of First Degree Cruelty to Children and two counts of Aggravated Assault-Family Violence. On May 27, 2026, the Brooks County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to assist with a child abuse investigation involving a 7-week-old infant. On May…
Read MoreSGMC Health Welcomes Neonatologist Josef Cortez, MD
SGMC Health welcomes Josef Cortez, MD, a board-certified neonatologist, to support and expand access to specialized neonatal care for families across South Georgia and North Florida. Dr. Cortez specializes in the care of premature and critically ill newborns in the hospital, with a clinical focus on complex neonatal conditions such as extreme prematurity, cardiorespiratory failure,…
Read MoreHigh School Students Explore Hands-On Chemistry at VSU Summer Camp
Area high school students recently spent a week immersed in the exciting world of chemistry during a special summer camp hosted by Valdosta State University. It was an opportunity for the teens to experience chemistry the way scientists do — through hands-on discovery, experimentation, and problem-solving. Working alongside VSU Department of Chemistry faculty and students,…
Read MoreGBI Arrests Colquitt Couple for Cruelty to Children and Aggravated Battery
The GBI has arrested and charged Fabrice Dunwood, age 35, and Israel Dunwood, age 29, both of Colquitt, Georgia, with two counts of First Degree Cruelty to Children and one count of Aggravated Battery. On May 11, 2026, the City of Colquitt Police Department requested the GBI to assist with a child abuse investigation involving…
Read MoreGeorgia Power encourages customers to prepare for hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season is here and runs through Nov. 30. Georgia Power is encouraging customers to take simple steps now to protect their families, homes and businesses. Hurricane season can bring heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to both coastal and inland communities. While the National Weather Service predicts a below-normal hurricane season due…
Read MoreGov. Kemp: Rideout Arsenal Bringing $22M, 120 New Jobs to Thomas Co.
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Rideout Arsenal, a firearms designer and manufacturer, is investing $22 million in a new manufacturing facility in Thomasville, creating 120 new jobs over the next several years. “Georgia attracts job creators from all over the country and world because we work with them, not against them,” said Governor Brian…
Read MoreSouth Georgia State College and Southern Regional Technical College Sign Articulation Agreement to Support Future Educators
Representatives from both institutions, including from SGSC’s Interim President Dr. Greg Tanner and SRTC’s President Mr. Jim Glass signed the education articulation agreement. South Georgia State College (SGSC) and Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) have entered into a course articulation agreement designed to create a smoother pathway for students pursuing a career in education. The…
Read MoreSGMC Health Honors Student Engagement and Workforce Development Teams as Health System Heroes
SGMC Health has recognized its student engagement and workforce development teams as its latest Health System Heroes for their leadership in developing future healthcare professionals. The honorees—Rachel Dillard, Deb Baker, Hilary Willis, Rebekah Bell, Lanea Staton, Sharon Brown, and Colby Ruiz, MD—have created expanded pathways for students across South Georgia to explore healthcare careers. Through…
Read MoreWiregrass Georgia Technical College Celebrates First Career Plus Graduates, Opening Doors to New Opportunities
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College proudly celebrates the graduation of the college’s first Career Plus High School graduates, marking a significant milestone for the Adult Education program and the students who successfully completed the pathway. The first graduates of the Career Plus High School program are Lowndes County residents Unique Brown, Javrious Nelson, and Austin Hesters.…
Read MoreCarr’s Gang Prosecution Unit Indicts Three for Deadly Assault in Dougherty County
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that three individuals have been indicted in Dougherty County in connection with the death of 24-year-old Ricky Williams, who was beaten and passed away as a result of his injuries on Jan. 4, 2026. As asserted in the indictment, the defendants are members of the Inglewood Family Gangster Bloods (IFGB), and they are alleged to have committed the assault in furtherance…
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