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Trial Coverage

Shaquille Mathis will spend the rest of his life in prison for the 2020 deadly shooting of...

Albany man sentenced to life behind bars for 2020 gang killing

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 4:51 PM EDT
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By Mackenzie Petrie
An Albany man has been sentenced for killing another man back in 2020 in what officials have called a gang-related shooting.

Berrien

In February of 2023 Ja’Kesse Middleton's body was found on the side of Highway 122 near Possum...

‘The answer is why’: Parents of Ja’kesse Middleton search for answers as murder trial begins

Updated: Sep. 21, 2026 at 4:25 PM EDT
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By Brittanye Blake
More than two years after 20-year-old Ja’kesse Middleton was found dead along the side of Highway 122, the first trial in his murder case is officially underway.

Dougherty

Three people were killed in a wreck in Albany in 2024 that was part of a high speed chase...

Driver in fatal 2024 Dougherty County high-speed chase sentenced to 15 years behind bars

Updated: Aug. 18, 2026 at 2:10 PM EDT
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By Mackenzie Petrie and Zoe Wells
The driver and sole survivor of a crash that claimed the lives of three people in a high-speed chase in Dougherty County in 2024 is facing a judge this week.

Trial Coverage

Shaquille Mathis

Albany man found guilty in gang-related murder trial

Updated: Aug. 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM EDT
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By Zoe Wells and WALB News Team
An Albany man has been found guilty in a murder trial that ended Monday, Aug. 17.

Lacambria Toomer Trial

Ryan Cooper was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for the murder of...

Man sentenced to life without parole for Lacambria Toomer murder

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:09 PM EDT
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By Sydney Rainwater and Zoe Wells
Ryan Cooper was found guilty on all counts, including malice and felony murder, on July 14.

Jenna Colley

Dougherty County woman back in court over 2024 murder of her boyfriend

Dougherty County woman back in court over 2024 murder of her boyfriend

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 2:59 PM EDT
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By Mackenzie Petrie and Sydney Rainwater
Jenna Colley was convicted in February for the murder of her boyfriend, Ken Covin.

Susan Embert

The family of Jake Embert says he was a veteran, protector, and loving dad before his life...

Dateline NBC’s ‘After the Verdict’ highlights Dougherty County family advocating for change

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT
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By Mackenzie Petrie
The family said it’s core purpose is to strengthen investigative integrity, establish clear professional standards, and to ensure victims families are heard, protected, and treated with dignity

Lacambria Toomer Trial

Ryan Cooper sentencing will be on August 7, at 2:30 p.m.

Sentencing set: Ryan Cooper faces life without the poss. of parole

Updated: Jul. 23, 2026 at 12:42 PM EDT
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By Mackenzie Petrie
A date is set for a Dougherty County man to learn his fate in connection to the murder of the mother of his child, Lacambria Toomer.

Lacambria Toomer Trial

In August of 2022, Toomer was reported missing.

Guilty verdict is in, but where is Lacambria Toomer?

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 2:56 PM EDT
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By Zoe Wells
District Attorney Greg Edwards said investigators are actively following up on tips.

Lacambria Toomer Trial

In August of 2022, Toomer was reported missing.

Guilty verdict reached in 24 minutes in Lacambria Toomer murder trial

Updated: Jul. 14, 2026 at 6:07 PM EDT
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By Mackenzie Petrie and Zoe Wells
Lacambria Toomer first disappeared in 2022.
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Trial Coverage

Jury selection is set to begin Monday for a Dougherty County man in connection to the death of...

Trial to begin Monday in 2022 disappearance of Albany mother

Updated: Jul. 4, 2026 at 11:03 AM EDT
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By Mackenzie Petrie
Jury selection is set to begin Monday for a Dougherty County man in connection to the death of his girlfriend and mother of his child

Coffee

James A. Sirmans mugshot

Man found guilty in case tied to ongoing Coffee Co. funeral home investigation

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 5:26 PM EDT
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By Jamie Worsley and WALB News Team
Court records show James Sirmans is scheduled to be sentenced June 25 at 3 p.m. in Coffee County.

Dougherty

Michael Nix is charged with felony murder in connection to a 2024 shooting at a pool hall in...

Jury finds defendant guilty on all counts in 2024 fatal pool hall shooting trial

Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:52 PM EDT
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By Mackenzie Petrie, Zoe Wells and WALB News Team
According to Albany Police Department (APD), officers responded to Break Time Pub & Billiards at around 10:32 p.m. in reference to a shooting on Oct. 4, 2024.
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