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Tina Turner, the American-born singer who left a hardscrabble farming community and abusive relationship to become one of the top recording artists of all time, died on Wednesday at the age of 83. She died peacefully after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, her representative said. Turner began her career…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race Wednesday, stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest that will test both his national appeal as a cultural conservative firebrand and the GOP’s willingness to move on from former President Donald Trump. The 44-year-old Republican revealed his decisionin a Federal Election Commission filing before an online conversation…

Notice is hereby given that the Georgia State Election Board will conduct a two-day meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 9:00 A.M. and Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 9:00 A.M. The meeting will take place in the House Appropriations Room, Room 341, at the Georgia State Capitol Building in Atlanta Georgia. All interested parties are invited to…

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., officially announced his 2024 presidential campaign to take on former President Donald Trump and, potentially, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, but it was President Joe Biden’s weakness and damage to America that brought Scott into the race. “I am living proof that America is the land of opportunity, not a land of…

On May 18, 2023, at 5:33 p.m., Clayton County Police Officers responded to the 500th block of Valley Hill Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236 in reference to a person shot call. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, Shatieka Floyd (40), inside a running vehicle deceased with multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect, Jercory Brown (43), fled the…

Albany, GA (May 19, 2023) – On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the GBI and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) arrested Larry Sparks, A.K.A. Detroit, age 45, of Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia, and charged him with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, following a joint drug investigation by the Georgia…

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 219-213. “Over 5 million illegal immigrants have crossed the border since Biden took office, creating tremendous fiscal challenges,” Scott said. “Biden is giving them education, housing, and transportation, which are…

SUSPICIOUS VAN at VILLA? Here’s what you need to know. We are aware of a local social media post going around today about a white van and suspicious person allegedly hiding in bushes near the Villa North Apartments. We are issuing this statement to lessen fear and promote transparency. We are in contact with the…

The Albany Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Bureau would like the public’s assistance with locating Nondi Kwana Humphrey (32) wanted for the charges of Aggravated Assault-Strangulation(DV); Battery(DV); Criminal Trespass(DV); Cruelty to Children 1st Degree, Cruelty to Children 2nd Degree(3 counts) Last Known Address: 2400 block of Forsythe Street, Albany, Georgia 31701 Height:5’07 Weight: 258 Anyone with…

Moultrie, GA (May 4, 2023) – The GBI is investigating the deaths of four people in Moultrie, Georgia. The early investigation indicates that the suspected shooter is Kentavious White, 26, of Moultrie, GA.  On Thursday, May 4, 2023, at around 5:50 a.m., Moultrie Police Chief Sean Ladson requested assistance from the GBI in connection to a…