Area Breaking News
Tornado Watch issued May 9 at 1:47PM EDT until May 9 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 220 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ALABAMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST ALABAMA DALE HENRY HOUSTON IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 26 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL GEORGIA BEN HILL BERRIEN BROOKS COLQUITT COOK IRWIN…
Read MoreAgriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Grown Staff, and Georgia Agribusiness Leaders Explore Emerging Indian Market on US-India Trade Mission
Atlanta, GA – Last month, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Grown staff, and several Georgia agribusinesses visited New Delhi, India, on an agribusiness trade mission sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service. The trade mission was led by USDA Under Secretary for Trade & Foreign Affairs Alexis M. Taylor and…
Read MoreLanier County News Online Edition 5-2-24
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Read MoreGBI Arrests Pearson Man in Atkinson County Murder Investigation
Axson, Atkinson County, GA (May 2, 2024) – On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the GBI arrested and charged Pablo Miranda, age 32, of Pearson, Georgia, with Malice Murder, Felony Murder, and Aggravated Assault, in connection to the death of Johan Romero, age 27, of Pearson, GA. On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the Atkinson County Sheriff’s Office requested…
Read MoreGeorgia Agricultural Commodity Commissions Seek Nominations
Atlanta, GA – Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced today that twelve of Georgia’s Agricultural Commodity Commissions are seeking nominations from producers to serve on their respective commissions. Nomination forms are available on the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s website and will be accepted until May 24th, 2024. Administered by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, these commissions…
Read MoreGBI Arrests 17-year-old in Quadruple Shooting Investigation in Fitzgerald, GA
Fitzgerald, GA (April 28, 2024) – The GBI has arrested and charged a 17-year-old for a shooting incident that happened at an after prom party in Fitzgerald, GA. The minor is accused of shooting four people and charged with one count of felony murder, three counts of aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the…
Read MoreCrisp County Man Arrested for Arson
ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Alvin Ford, 61, has been arrested in connection with a fire at 901 West 15th Avenue in Cordele. “At approximately 11:37 p.m. on March 19th, the State Fire Marshal’s Office Investigations Unit was requested to respond to a residential structure fire in Cordele,”…
Read MoreGrowing risk of severe thunderstorms for tonight and early Wednesday morning
The risk of severe weather is increasing for the region between Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. The highest risk for tornadoes (some strong), large hail, and damaging wind gusts will be over parts of southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia. An Enhanced Risk is in effect for those regions. Elsewhere, where a Slight Risk is…
Read MoreGeorgia State Patrol Advises “Don’t Push Your Luck Drinking and Driving”
State Troopers are urging motorists to prioritize safety and avoid drinking and driving during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend and spring break season. More people on the road mean a higher risk of serious accidents, especially with thousands of students traveling to spring break destinations. Colonel Billy Hitchens, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of…
Read MoreGBI Investigates Shooting in Moultrie
Moultrie, Georgia (February 27, 2024) – On Sunday, February 25, 2024, at about 4:20 p.m., the Moultrie Police Department requested the GBI to assist with an aggravated assault investigation. Three minors were shot on the Moultrie Housing Authority property located on 5th Street NW, in Moultrie, Georgia. The investigation shows that several minors were standing together…
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