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Court hearing held for DUI case involving Navy Petty Officer killed in crash
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (336+ words) Court hearing held for DUI case involving Navy Petty Officer killed in crash'WALB WALB is working to produce a video for this story. In the meantime, we encourage you to watch our livestream. COOK COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - A plea hearing…...
Multi-agency traffic operation results in multiple citations in Sumter County
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (203+ words) The operation focused on enforcing seat belt laws, distracted driving violations and child passenger safety requirements, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. WALB is working to produce a video for this story. In the meantime, we encourage you to…...
4 Sandy Springs massage parlors shut down in prostitution, human trafficking investigation
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (303+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Sandy Springs police have shut down four massage businesses as part of a prostitution and human trafficking investigation. Three women were arrested and charged with solicitation for an illicit sexual act, officers said. Two are…...
Deputies stop DUI suspect after high-speed chase on Highway 93 South in Grady Co.
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (81+ words) Deputies stop DUI suspect after high-speed chase on Highway 93 South in Grady Co.WALB Deputies stop DUI suspect after high-speed chase on Highway 93 South in Grady Co. Grand opening for new Mediacom customer service retail center Cook County temporarily restricts…...
South Georgia police chief leverages experience on statewide law enforcement board
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (117+ words) Chief Anita Allen is the first African-American woman to serve as the President of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP). ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The police chief of Albany State University, Anita Allen, is the first African-American woman to…...
Testimony underway in trial of Dougherty County woman accused of killing ex-boyfriend
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (250+ words) ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) " Testimony began Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the trial of a Dougherty County woman accused of killing her ex-boyfriend, who was the father of eight children. Jenna Colley is charged in the stabbing death of Ken Covin, with whom…...
Trial begins for Dougherty Co. woman accused of stabbing boyfriend in 2024 domestic dispute
1+ week, 1+ day ago (76+ words) Trial begins for Dougherty Co. woman accused of stabbing boyfriend in 2024 domestic dispute'WALB Trial begins for Dougherty Co. woman accused of stabbing boyfriend in 2024 domestic dispute Minimum speed limits could increase on select Georgia highways Authorities look for missing people…...
Witness testimony begins in deadly Dougherty County domestic violence case
1+ week, 1+ day ago (73+ words) Witness testimony begins in deadly Dougherty County domestic violence case'WALB Witness testimony begins in deadly Dougherty County domestic violence case Remembering Jesse Jackson in the Good Life City with historian Frank Wilson Albany considers $10 million rebuild of 72-year-old fire station…...
Attempted traffic stop turns to highspeed chase, speeds exceeding 130mph
1+ week, 1+ day ago (157+ words) WARWICK, Ga. (WALB) - On Feb. 14, officers with the Warwick Police Department (WPD) attempted to make a traffic stop, but were led on a high-speed chase, according to a report. Police say that a Dodge Challenger was traveling on Georgia Highway…...
Ga. senator, South Fulton councilmember propose legislation to stop ICE detention centers
1+ week, 2+ day ago (336+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two Georgia lawmakers are moving to help prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers in Georgia. Georgia Sen. Jaha Howard and South Fulton Councilmember Helen Willis, both Democrats, were set to hold a joint news…...