WTOC Staff

Sheriff John Wilcher issued a statement on Monday saying the inmate was found unresponsive in their cell during a routine check.

The Georgia Department of Public Health reported 1,901 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, Sep. 17.

One of the former officers fired after a use of force investigation will face criminal charges, according to a representative from the District Attorney’s Office.

Absentee ballots go out to Georgia voters this week.

Sheriff John Wilcher issued a statement on Monday saying the inmate was found unresponsive in their cell during a routine check.

The Georgia Supreme Court upheld the convictions of a man accused of killing a 4-year-old disabled girl, and assaulted her 3 year old sister.

An alleged international money laundering, drug trafficking, and illegal wildlife trade operation has been shut down by federal, state and local investigators.

Vidalia Police say that one man is in custody after he cut a woman on the neck with a knife at a home on Smith Street on Tuesday night.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed two executive orders extending the Public Health State of Emergency and existing COVID-19 safety measures on Monday.

According to the U.S. Marshals Service, 26 children were rescued, 13 children were located, and nine suspects were arrested.

The Georgia Southern University football team has temporarily suspended football practice after positive COVID-19 tests.

Savannah State University announced the dismissal of a Tiger’s baseball player on Wednesday.

The University of Georgia has announced that Sandford Stadium capacity will be limited to 20 to 25 percent this upcoming season.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigations has arrested the Georgia State Patrol Trooper that was involved in a chase and shooting in Screven County.

A school bus was involved in a crash Wednesday afternoon on GA 4 near Sweet Gum Road in Alma, Ga.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation charged 28-year-old Joseph Franklin Cartwright on Tuesday, Aug. 11.

A Georgia man has been accused of falsely claiming a drug his company was selling would lower the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19.

An investigation is underway in Waycross after a police officer fired multiple shots at a moving car on Saturday.

Separate motions were filed in court Thursday requesting bonds for Travis and Gregory McMichael.

The season opening football game for Georgia Southern has been canceled.

The U.S. Coast Guard announced it has delayed the removal of the Golden Ray cargo ship off the Georgia Coast.

The Sun Belt Conference announced Thursday that it will be delaying the start of its fall sports season to Sept. 3.

Fort Stewart officials confirm a court-martial found Staff Sergeant Ladonies Strong guilty on one charge of negligent homicide on Saturday.

Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan pleaded not guilty to all charges in connection to the death of Ahmaud Arbery.

The last day to file your 2019 income tax returns is Wednesday, July 15. The deadline to file is usually April 15 but was extended to July 15 due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The President will be visiting the UPS Hapeville Airport Hub to announce plans for a new policy to allow for expedited infrastructure projects in the Atlanta area.

July 12 was supposed to be the end of the judicial emergency in Georgia that halted jury trials and grand juries over concerns of COVID-19. That is until the Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice extended the order another month, now in effect into August.

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has a suspect in custody after a man was attacked with a machete in Burton early Wednesday morning.

A statement made by the University System of Georgia says the requirement will apply to all faculty, staff, students, and volunteers.

Georiga Governor Brian Kemp issued a State of Emergency across Georgia on Monday, citing weeks of increased violent crime and property destruction in the City of Atlanta.