Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:10 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:10:40 GMT
Ravi Mikel Givens was arrested Tuesday and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. He is being held in the Dougherty County jail. Givens, who played ball at Westover and StetsonMore >>
Agents say that police responded to the apartment because of a burglar alarm. Officers found the back door broken open and went inside. That's where they detected a strong odor of marijuana, and saw pot in plain view.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:53:35 GMT
Officials say 38-year-old Melissa Right was traveling south on the highway when her SUV drifted across the center line and hit a tractor trailer. More >>
Officials say 38-year-old Melissa Right was traveling south on the highway when her SUV drifted across the center line and hit a tractor trailer. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:16 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:16:37 GMT
Demetria Porter, charged with causing the death of Ja' Kavion Davis, appeared before a judge at the Dougherty County jail this morning to hear the charges against her. She is charged with cruelty to aMore >>
Demetria Porter, charged with causing the death of Ja' Kavion Davis, appeared before a judge at the Dougherty County jail this morning to hear the charges against her.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:45:09 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) - About 100 soldiers are scheduled to return to Fort Benning in Georgia after a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan. The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports (http://bit.ly/17WfBX4) thatMore >>
About 100 soldiers are scheduled to return to Fort Benning in Georgia after a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan. The unit is made up of soldiers assigned at Fort Benning and medical personnel from throughout the Army.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:49:18 GMT
By JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press BERLIN (AP) - Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs asMore >>
Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50 terror threats.More >>
December 29, 2004
Sylvester-- Florence Rivers' family has owned this property for almost one hundred years, during the past year Florence has moved out, but some of her belongings remain.
"My piano is in there, my bedroom set is in there, my dishes, my dining room set," Florence Rivers said. The city of Sylvester informed Rivers of the violations about a year and a half ago, they included a number of safety violations and junked automobiles.
Mayor Yearta said "Ample time was given for the individual to cleanup the property, a matter of fact it has been going on about a year and a half now." In March the city gave Rivers fifteen days to submit a plan to come into compliance. Rivers did turn in a plan stating work would be done by Easter, but questions regarding financing the cleanup led to another court hearing in November.
Yearta said "The judge gave ample time, and ample notice. The city gave extra time in order for the person to cleanup the property, the judge ruled and the city has been acting on that judgement."
Today some friends and family members worked to remove belongings that were left inside. Meanwhile city workers waited to finally bring down the house. This afternoon city officials have said Florence Rivers' home will be demolished by Friday.
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