Area News
GBI Investigates Death in Coffee County, GA
At the request of the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), GBI agents are investigating the death of Marquese Levone Ross, age 21, of Douglas, GA. Preliminary information indicates that on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at about 8:30 p.m., a 911 caller contacted the CCSO to report a man, later identified as Ross, shooting a gun…
Read MoreDEA and United Against Fentanyl Announce National Partnership for Walk for Lives 2026
WASHINGTON –Today, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and United Against Fentanyl (UAF) announced a national partnership in support of DEA’s Fentanyl Free America initiative. Walk for Lives 2026 is a coordinated series of more than 100 family-led community events across the United States on July 11, 2026. These events aim to bring increased attention to one of…
Read MoreSGMC Health Celebrates Graduation of Resident Physicians, Retaining Talent in South Georgia
SGMC Health celebrated a major milestone in its medical education program on Friday, June 5, with the graduation of 18 resident physicians, including the second class of Internal Medicine residents and the inaugural class of Transitional Year residents. The ceremony featured keynote remarks from University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, recognizing the continued growth…
Read MoreGBI 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…
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