After Hit-and-Run Ruled Out, Why Was He Still Arrested? Viral Video Puts Grovetown Police Under Scrutiny
GROVETOWN, GA — A body camera video from a 2022 traffic stop is raising pointed questions about whether the Grovetown Police Department crossed the line from investigation into overreach — and whether an arrest followed not from criminal conduct, but from a citizen’s failure to submit quietly. The footage, now circulating widely online, shows officers […]
Sentence, Social Media and Scrutiny: Conviction in Swainsboro Officer Shooting Sparks Protest
SWAINESBORO, Ga. — What began as a 2023 officer-involved shooting during the execution of a search warrant has evolved into a broader community debate over sentencing, prosecutorial messaging, and judicial credibility in Georgia’s Middle Judicial Circuit. Earlier this month, an Emanuel County jury convicted Me’elle Layquon Merrion of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm […]
Augusta Government Provides Update on HCD Audit
The City of Augusta has issued a press release providing an update on the ongoing audit of its Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department. According to city officials, Augusta recently received a preliminary response from the auditing firm Cherry Bekaert related to the HCD audit. However, the report is not yet finalized. After reviewing the […]
Warnock Champions Amendment to Block Funding for ICE Detention Centers in Georgia
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock (D–Ga.) unveiled a legislative amendment this week aimed at blocking federal funds from being used to establish new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in the Georgia communities of Social Circle and Oakwood, a move he says reflects the will of residents across the state. Warnock’s amendment, […]
Legendary Actor Robert Duvall Dies at 95
Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood icon, has died at the age of 95, his wife Luciana Duvall announced. The celebrated performer passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, according to a statement shared on his official social media pages. Duvall’s career spanned more than six decades and included some of […]
Missing Teen’s Body Found in River; Adds to Recent Waterway Recoveries
Augusta, Ga. — The body of missing 16-year-old Michael Houston was recovered Sunday from the Savannah River in Augusta, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Authorities are working with the coroner to complete identification and determine the cause of death. Houston’s death is the latest in a series of bodies found in Augusta’s waterways over […]
Trial Begins for Father of Apalachee High School Shooting Suspect
WINDER, Ga. — Opening statements began Monday in the trial of Colin Gray, the father of the teenage suspect accused in the deadly 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School, marking the start of a closely watched case with statewide and national implications. Gray faces multiple felony charges, including second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to […]
Attorney Alexia Davis Payne Challenges Incumbent Judge in Local Judicial Race
Augusta, GA — Voters in the Augusta Judicial Circuit will see a contested race for Superior Court Judge this May, as local attorney Alexia Davis Payne challenges incumbent Judge Ashley Wright in a nonpartisan election. Payne brings nearly 20 years of legal experience to the race, including more than a decade as a public defender, […]
Teacher Killed in Crash Amid Aggressive ICE Operation in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. — A routine federal immigration enforcement operation turned tragic Monday morning when a beloved Savannah teacher was killed in a crash involving a man fleeing from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, raising new questions about the tactics used during such operations. The collision occurred around 7:45 a.m. near Truman Parkway after Department […]
Masters Chairman Appoints Geoff Yang as Chairman of Rules and Competition Committees
Augusta, GA — The Masters Tournament’s leadership has named veteran sports and business leader Geoff Yang as the new Chairman of the Rules and Competition Committees, Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Fred Ridley announced on Monday. Yang, a long-time figure in both the business world and sports governance, will oversee two of the most influential […]