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Long County Armed Robbery
LONG COUNTY, Ga. — Two Glennville men are being held without bond following their arrests in connection with an Aug. 16 armed robbery in Long County. According to the Long County Sheriff’s Office, the robbery occurred…
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Podcast Episode: Georgia Communities Under Pressure
Pip: News Now Georgia — where the radar is always spinning, the crime tape is always fresh, and somehow Dolly Parton is part of the weather forecast. Mara: Yolonda Harris has been covering a lot of…
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Man faces child molestation charges after incident at St. Simons beach
A man faces two child molestation charges after police say two children reported an incident at a St. Simons Island beach. Glynn County police said officers were patrolling Coast Guard Beach on Sunday, August 23, when…
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A Beloved Liberty County Park Is Quietly Collapsing—And The Amount Of Land We’ve Already Lost Will Shock You
If you’ve driven between Midway and Interstate 95 lately, you might have noticed something alarming happening right down by the water. A well-known creekside park in coastal Liberty County is actively losing a massive battle against…
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Message from Liberty County School system
Parents and Guardian Infinite Campus Update Parents and Guardians: It is hard to believe we are quickly approaching our first progress report of the 2026-2027 school year! I want to give you a quick update on…
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Georgia’s First Safe Haven Baby Box to Open Friday in Henry County
ELLENWOOD, Ga. — Georgia’s first Safe Haven Baby Box will become operational Friday, Aug. 28, at Henry County Fire Station 6, providing mothers in crisis with a secure way to surrender a newborn without a face-to-face…
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Joyce Marie Elliott
Sep 14, 1939 — Aug 18, 2026
Ludowici GA Joyce Marie Elliott passed away on August 18, 2026, at her home in Ludowici, Georgia, under the care of hospice and her loving family. Family will receive friends at Carter Funeral Home on Friday,…
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Remembering Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton Jan 19, 1946 — Aug 25, 2026 Dolly Parton, a treasured voice in country music and a beloved American icon, leaves behind a legacy that reaches far beyond her music. For generations, Dolly brought…
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Families Still Rebuilding After Historic Brantley County Fire
BRANTLEY COUNTY, Ga. — Four months after the Highway 82 Fire tore through Brantley County, more than 80 affected families remain in need of permanent housing, according to outreach information shared with News Now Georgia. IFloat…
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Suspect in Deadly Cinco de Mayo Shooting Captured After Public Tip
STATESBORO, Ga. — A Statesboro man wanted in connection with a deadly Cinco de Mayo shooting was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 25, after authorities received a tip from the public. Members of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional…
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A Strong Thunderstorm Will Impact Central Wayne County Through Noon Edt
At 1138 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Doctortown, or near Jesup, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and…
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Walthourville Food Giveaway Set for Friday at City Hall
WALTHOURVILLE, Ga. — The City of Walthourville will host a food giveaway Friday, August 28, from 10 a.m. until noon in the Walthourville City Hall parking lot at 222 Busbee Road. The giveaway is being held…
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