WALB News Team

A large amount of trash, including toilet paper, is floating down the Flint River from across the Civic Center, according to the WALB reporter on scene.

Lee Merritt is 5′ 6″ tall, and weighs approximately 140 pounds, according to Mark Scott, Americus police chief.

Brandon Kentrell Harris was found guilty following a bench trial that was decided by Judge Denise Marshall.

Two men are behind bars in Fitzgerald and more arrests could be coming.

Coffee County sheriff’s detectives have charged three men in connection to the deaths of Kristian Bell and Steven James Ward.

Two 20-year-old men in have been sentenced for a 2017 armed robbery of the Zaxby’s in Adel.

A Lowndes County woman is facing felony charges after assaulting a police officer during a traffic stop turned car chase.

The Albany Police Department is searching for a missing 81-year-old man with dementia.

The rapper was taken from a rear exit of the facility.

Famous Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage is expected to be released on bond from the Irwin County Detention Center Wednesday.

Duke is accused in the 2005 disappearance and death of Tara Grinstead, an Irwin County teacher.

Storm damage results in power lines and trees down in Terrell County

He died in the hospital Friday night

The victim died Saturday, according to Americus police.

Stephen Roberts becomes one of only six Marines in his military occupational specialty to currently hold his rank.

Flu activity in Georgia continues to climb upward after declining last month.

Updates will be provided as they become available, the county said.

One person is in the hospital and another is behind bars after a shooting Friday morning.

Maliyah Montgomery is wanted for an assault at an apartment complex on Hobson Street.

Her family is concerned for her safety.