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Pearson city clerk accused of financial misconduct, theft, other charges out on $150,000 bond
PEARSON, Ga. - Former Pearson city clerk Patricia Ballard who is accused of financial misconduct, theft, and other charges has been released on $150,000 bond. Ballard faces the following felony charges: · Conspiracy to Commit a Crime · Conspiracy…
Pearson mayor resigns months after arrest by GBI
PEARSON, Ga. - Pearson mayor Robert "Buster" Johnson resigned effective September 9th, according to city council. Johnson was previously arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) early this year in February 2025 for alleged fraudulent activity. City Attorney…
GBI, Mitchell Co. Sheriff's Office arrests 14-year-old minor for terroristic threats
MITCHELL Co., Ga. - (September 8, 2025) - The GBI and the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a fourteen-year-old minor with Terroristic Threats and Disruption of a Public School as a result of an investigation into threats made…
APD requests public's help in identifying wanted home invasion suspects
ALBANY, Ga. - The Albany Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying the suspects in the photos related to a home invasion that occurred on September 1, 2025. If you have any information, please contact the Albany…
Missing runaway 12-year-old boy located safely and returned home
ALBANY, Ga. - UPDATE: Jordan Lavant has been located safely and has returned home. The Albany Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old Jordan Lavant, who has been reported as a runaway.Last seen: September 8, 2025,…
Fatal accident on I-75 southbound in Crisp Co.
CORDELE, Ga. - First responders with the Cordele Police Department, Cordele Fire Department, and Crisp County EMS, and Crisp County Deputy Coroner Willie Williams and Coroner Richard Wright are on the scene of a fatal accident on the southbound…
Vehicle overturns in rollover accident on Nottingham Way
ALBANY, Ga. - Albany Police Department (APD) is on the scene of a rollover crash on Nottingham Way. APD says no one was seriously injured or transported to the hospital. A vehicle traveling toward Ledo Road failed to yield at…
Online threat prompts increased police presence at Mitchell Co. Schools
CAMILLA, Ga. - The Mitchell County School System has released the following statement after a "possible online threat" was made to Mitchell County High School this morning. This has prompted increased heavy police presence at campuses today. "Mitchell County…
Man pleads guilty, sentenced to life without parole in Little Caesars murder trial
LEESBURG, Ga. - On September 8, 2025, Daquan Harris entered a guilty plea in Lee County Superior Court for the May 3, 2024, murder of his manager, Joseph “Joey” Dorminey.Judge W. James Sizemore, Jr. sentenced Harris to life in…
Tifton Council for the Arts offers "Marketing for Artists" class at The Syd Blackmarr Arts Center in Tifton
TIFTON, Ga. - Local artists looking to grow their skills and expand their reach have an exciting opportunity this month. On Sunday, September 14, the Syd Blackmarr Arts…
Albany Chamber of Commerce hosts 2025 PROPEL Level Up Luncheon this Wednesday
ALBANY, Ga. - The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host the 2025 PROPEL Level Up Luncheon this Wednesday, bringing together women professionals from across Southwest Georgia…
The Yellow Elephant hosts 9th Annual “Be the Light Night” in honor of World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day
MOULTRIE, Ga. - A special evening of hope and remembrance is planned for the community this week as The Yellow Elephant hosts its 9th Annual "Be…
Construction to close the southbound lane on Clark Avenue
ALBANY, Ga. – Beginning Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 8 a.m., the southbound lane of Clark Avenue will be closed in the 400 block due to construction. Construction is expected to last the day or until the work is complete.…
GBI arrests Pearson City Clerk on Violation of Oath of Office, Theft among other felony charges
PEARSON, Ga. - The GBI has arrested Pearson City Clerk Patricia Ballard, age 67, of Pearson, Atkinson County, Georgia, with the following felony charges: · Conspiracy to Commit a Crime · Conspiracy to Defraud State or Political Subdivision ·…
The Magic of Motown to bring timeless hits to Martin Centre in Douglas
DOUGLAS, Ga. - Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia! The Magic of Motown is coming to the Martin Centre in Douglas this Friday. Billed by audiences as "the…
4th Annual Community Job Fair returns to Moultrie
MOULTRIE, Ga. - Job seekers in South Georgia will have a big opportunity this week as the 4th Annual Community Job Fair returns to Moultrie. The event will be held…
Pet of the Week: "Hamlet"
NASHVILLE, Ga. - It's time to meet our pet of the week! Say hello to "Hamlet!" This little guy is full of personality and waiting for someone to share it with. He's a sweet,…
Georgia Power receives approval from Georgia PSC for five new solar facilities to supply CARES 2023 solar program
ATLANTA, GA – Sept. 5, 2025 – Georgia Power this week received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to certify five new utility-scale solar site power purchase agreements (PPAs) to benefit all customers and to supply the company’s Clean and Renewable…
Tifton Pepi’s Food Mart burglary suspects found in Dooly County
TIFTON, Ga. – Tifton Police Officers were dispatched to Pepi’s Food Mart located at 909 W. 20th Street regarding a burglary Thursday, September 4, 2025 at approximately 1015 hours. Tifton Officers were able to trace, based on video surveillance footage,…
Crash blocks traffic at the intersection of North Slappey Blvd. & Whispering Pines Rd. in Albany
ALBANY, Ga. - First responders are on the scene of a rollover accident involving an overturned vehicle at the intersection of North Slappey Boulevard and Whispering Pines Road in Albany. The crash happened Friday morning, and it is unclear the…
House fire on Bobcat Trail east of Douglas leaves 1 dead, 1 injured Thursday afternoon
DOUGLAS, Ga. - According to our news partners with Douglas News Now, a house fire on Bobcat Trail east of Douglas claimed one life Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 2 p.m., Coffee County firefighters responded to a structure fire at…
City of Pearson hands over water operations to Atkinson County, $1 million GEFA grant to fund repairs of failing water system
PEARSON, Ga. - According to our news partners at Douglas News Now, an intergovernmental support agreement was reached at City of Pearson special council meeting to hand over water operations to Atkinson County, and a $1 million Georgia Environmental Finance…
High-speed chase ends with one arrested after alleged property damage in Lee Co.
LEE Co., Ga. - On August 30, 2025, at approximately 11:50 p.m., the Leesburg Police Department received a report of criminal damage to property on Magnolia Court in Leesburg, where a suspect allegedly forced entry into his girlfriend’s residence…
Suspect in custody after possible threat at Brooks Co. Middle School Thursday
BROOKS Co., Ga. - The Brooks County School System has released the following statement following reports of a possible threat at Brooks County Middle School on Thursday. School officials confirmed no threat occurred during school hours and students and staff…
Phoebe to hold grand opening ceremony for brand-new Urgent Care Facility in Sylvester
SYLVESTER, Ga. - Phoebe is expanding its healthcare services with the grand opening of a brand-new urgent care facility in Sylvester. The community is invited to celebrate the occasion with…
