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Echols
Law enforcement locates ‘missing and endangered’ woman
Updated: Feb. 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM EST
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By
Lorenza Medley
She has been located safely and has been reunited with her family.
Echols
US 129 in Echols County closed for emergency repairs
Updated: Jan. 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM EST
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By
Preslee Owen
It is unknown when repairs will be complete.
Local News
Second Harvest of South Georgia hosting distribution events for those in need
Updated: Jan. 6, 2025 at 11:09 PM EST
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By
Lorenza Medley
Second Harvest of South Georgia, Inc., and its partner agencies are collaborating to provide food assistance to those in need.
Echols
Sheriff’s office asks for assistance to locate missing woman
Updated: Dec. 6, 2024 at 3:10 PM EST
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By
Randie Sumner
Lindsey was last seen this morning at 8:30.
Weather
Freeze warning still in place for several South Georgia counties
Updated: Dec. 1, 2024 at 3:53 PM EST
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By
WALB News Team
The National Weather Service says sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees are possible.
Local News
Sen. Rev. Warnock to host outreach event, provide federal resources after severe storms
Updated: Nov. 12, 2024 at 2:32 PM EST
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By
Ty Grant
The community outreach event will connect residents to relevant federal resources and federal staff to help answer questions, provide assistance.
Local News
FEMA allowing Georgians to apply for assistance in Tropical Storm Debby, Hurricane Helene
Updated: Oct. 6, 2024 at 11:57 AM EDT
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By
Lorenza Medley
The deadline to apply for Tropical Storm Debby is Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. The deadline to apply for Hurricane Helene is Monday, Dec. 2, 2024.
Lanier
Lanier EMA director urges evacuation for those near Alapaha River flooding
Updated: Oct. 2, 2024 at 6:49 PM EDT
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By
Brittanye Blake
and
WALB News Team
Hurricane Helene dumped billions of gallons of rain across Georgia causing severe flooding in some areas.
Echols
Sheriff: 15-year-old arrested after threats of violence against teachers and students at Echols County Schools
Updated: Sep. 12, 2024 at 6:08 PM EDT
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By
Seth Feiner
Sheriff Courson says in a post that “we take these kinds of accusations seriously and that this type of behavior will not be tolerated.”
Echols
Bridge dedication ceremony to be held in Echols County for fallen Korean War soldier
Updated: Sep. 1, 2024 at 5:28 PM EDT
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By
WALB News Team
It has been a little over one year since the remains of U.S. Army Cpl. Dewey Edward Rewis Jr. was laid to rest in Waycross.
7-Day Forecast
Echols
Echols County Sheriff’s Office warns of new scam
Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 10:34 PM EDT
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By
WALB News Team
The sheriff’s office says they will not contact residents to solicit money from them.
Echols
Road closure underway in Echols County
Updated: May. 21, 2024 at 2:11 PM EDT
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By
Lorenza Medley
The repair site is located less than a mile from the intersection of SR 94 and US 129.
Echols
VIDEO: 120 mph chase in Echols County ends in 2 arrests
Updated: Apr. 30, 2024 at 5:53 PM EDT
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By
Seth Feiner
The high-speed chase lasted for three miles.
Local News
Appointments for Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program in parts of South Ga. starting soon
Updated: Mar. 23, 2024 at 6:53 PM EDT
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By
Lorenza Medley
Appointments for the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program can be made online or by phone.
Local News
SWGA foresters rank #1 for area fire protection
Updated: Mar. 18, 2024 at 1:40 PM EDT
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By
Ty Grant
The Area 9 team serves the following counties: Baker, Mitchell, Berrien, Colquitt, Brooks, Cook, Decatur, Seminole, Echols, Lanier, Lowndes, Grady, Thomas, Miller, and Early.
Crime
Lake Park woman facing human trafficking charge in case involving her niece, GBI says
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:06 PM EDT
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By
Ashanti Isaac
The suspect is expected to have a court appearance in February 2024.
Echols
GBI, Echols Co. Sheriff’s Office investigating Lake Park woman involved in human trafficking
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 3:30 PM EDT
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By
Ty Grant
and
WALB News Team
The investigation revealed that a minor was a victim of human trafficking for labor servitude.