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One of Arbery’s killers moved to medical prison in Georgia

One of the men convicted of chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery in a Georgia neighborhood in 2020 has been moved to a medical prison, according to Georgia Department of Corrections records.

Operation Ghost Busted: 76 indicted in Southeast Georgia drug trafficking investigation

A newly-unsealed indictment names 76 people as part of a plan to move large amounts of drugs into Southeast Georgia, and much of the conspiracy operated from inside Georgia state prisons, the U.S. Department of Justice for the Southern District of Georgia announced Wednesday.

Glynn County proposes beach lights to warn swimmers of dangerous waters

The National Weather Service reports 79 people died at U.S. beaches last year, and the vast majority of those deaths were blamed on rip currents.

Report: Glynn County Police Chief Jacques Battiste stepping down

Jacques Battiste, the police chief in Glynn County, is stepping down from his position, according to a report Monday by The Brunswick News, which cited a news release.

Judge to arraign ex-DA charged in Arbery killing's aftermath

A former Georgia prosecutor charged more than a year ago with hindering the police investigation into the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery has been ordered to appear before a judge next month for her first court appearance. Superior Court Judge John R. Turner on Tuesday scheduled a Dec. 29 arraignment for former Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jackie Johnson, who will have a chance to enter a plea after the charges are formally presented in court. The judge said he will also take up any pending legal motions, which include a request by Johnson's defense attorneys to have one of the charges dismissed.

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Early voting in Senate runoff race now underway in all Georgia counties

Early voting is now underway statewide in Georgia ahead of next month’s Senate runoff election between Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker.

Southeast Georgia counties urge residents to keep eye on Nicole

Officials in Southeast Georgia are monitoring the track of Nicole.

Industrial fire, explosions at Brunswick chemical plant prompt evacuations, shelter-in-place orders

Residents in Southeast Georgia — the Hickory Bluff and Sanctuary Cove areas — were asked to evacuate and shelter in place earlier today after an industrial fire at the Symrise plant in Glynn County.

Man killed, woman wounded in double shooting in Glynn County

One person was killed and another was wounded Wednesday in a double shooting in Glynn County, police said.

Repairman admits he returned to Brunswick home, raped 15-year-old when she was home alone

A 38-year-old repairman pleaded guilty Monday to rape and child molestation in Glynn County Superior Court and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Georgia Vote 2022: What’s on your ballot?

You've likely heard of Brian Kemp, David Perdue, Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker. But there are scores of other names on the ballot for dozens of state and local offices. A look at all the candidates who want your vote on Tuesday.

What Glynn County voters will see on the November ballot

The much-covered governor, U.S. Senate and secretary of state races are on the November ballot in Georgia, along with other statewide and congressional offices you can learn about here. Glynn County voters settled many local and state legislature races in the primary or the lawmaker was unopposed. Although they are already considered elected, their names will appear on the ballot in the districts they represent.

Drive-thru flu vaccine clinic in Glynn County on Thursday

A drive-thru flu vaccination clinic will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Glynn County Health Department at 2747 Fourth St. in Brunswick.

The sooner, the better: Glynn County offers free mammograms in efforts to spread breast cancer awareness

Pinktober has arrived, which means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Operation Coastal Flood brings in more than 30 arrests in 3 days

Georgia law enforcement authorities announced Friday the success of Operation Coastal Flood with over 30 arrests in three days.

Waycross man sentenced to life in prison after fatally shooting friend over drugs in Glynn County

A Waycross man was found guilty of shooting and killing a man in Glynn County back in September 2021, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

‘Page wanted people to feel valued”: Family, friends remember the life of prominent ‘Super Lawyer’ laid to rest Saturday

Family and friends laid to rest Saturday the prominent Georgia attorney who drowned Sunday afternoon while trying to save his teenage son from strong rip currents in St. Simons Island.

Remembering Page Pate: News4JAX relied on attorney to provide valuable insight on local, national stories

Defense attorney Page Pate was an expert on constitutional law and was recognized as one of the best legal minds in America.

Seafaring businesses file federal lawsuit against Golden Ray owner, salvage company

Fishers, crabbers and other seafaring businesses, including airboat tour guides, have filed suit in federal court against the owner of the Golden Ray and the salvage company that dismantled the ship, claiming the environmental damage from the capsizing and salvage has wrecked their livelihoods.

Brunswick woman sentenced to federal prison in prescription drug trafficking conspiracy

A 49-year-old Glynn County woman was sentenced to just over three years in federal prison after she admitted to her role in a conspiracy to use false prescriptions to obtain thousands of pills, including opioids, to distribute on the street.

Lighthouse on St. Simons Island celebrating 150th anniversary

A beloved lighthouse on the Georgia coast will be illuminated like a giant birthday candle to celebrate turning 150 years old.

Georgia man gets 15 years in Christmas Day 2020 crash that left Virginia father dead

A man entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to prison in a 2020 vehicular homicide case in Glynn County, Keith Higgins, the district attorney for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit, announced Monday.

Glynn County nonprofit aims to expand services after an increase in homelessness

Inside its day facility is a laundry room for the homeless to wash their clothes, personal hygiene boxes and a shower.

Cat test positive for rabies in Brunswick, health officials say

A feral cat from the central Cate Road area near Brunswick has tested positive for rabies, the Glynn County Health Department said Wednesday.

St. Simons Island man gets time served for bomb threat to New York IRS office

A 34-year-old Glynn County man accused of threatening to blow up an Internal Revenue Service office in New York was sentenced to time served and placed on three years of supervised release.

Brunswick honors Ahmaud Arbery day after end of hate crimes case

A crowd of dozens chanted on a sweltering street corner Tuesday as Ahmaud Arbery’s hometown unveiled new street signs honoring the young Black man who was fatally shot after being chased by three white men in a nearby neighborhood — a crime local officials vowed to never forget.

Glynn County warns parents about driver shortage before first day of school

The first day of school for students in Glynn County started Tuesday and before the first bus rolled off the lot, the district issued a warning that things might be a little hectic.

Father, son get life for hate crime in Ahmaud Arbery’s death

The white father and son convicted of murder in Ahmaud Arbery’s fatal shooting after they chased the 25-year-old Black man through a Georgia neighborhood have been sentenced to life in prison for committing a federal hate crime.

Monkeypox vaccine program expands in Glynn County, available at Health Dept. starting Friday

The Georgia Department of Public Health on Wednesday announced the Coastal Health District’s monkeypox vaccination program was expanding.

Ahmaud Arbery pursuer seeks leniency in hate crimes sentence

The white man who initiated the neighborhood chase that resulted in the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery is asking a federal judge to show leniency when he’s sentenced next week for a federal hate crime conviction.

Glynn County law enforcement offers advice to help parents keep students safe online

With the start of school approaching Aug. 9, law enforcement agencies from the Glynn County area joined forces this week to share student and school safety tips for parents.

Man taken into custody in Georgia after road rage altercation in Florida: authorities

A man was taken into custody over the weekend in Georgia after a road rage incident earlier this month in Florida left a person injured, authorities said.

Police chase ends with crash on I-95 in Glynn County

Officers in Glynn County on Monday afternoon were in pursuit of a stolen car that ended with a crash on I-95 near U.S. 17, according to the Police Department.

Homeland Security holds awards ceremony at Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers campus in Glynn County

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday honored those who serve to secure the nation’s borders.

Man taken into custody after toddler shot, critically hurt: Brunswick police

A man was taken into custody Friday after a toddler was shot last week in Brunswick and critically injured, authorities said.

Murder conviction overturned in Georgia hot car death case

Georgia’s highest court on Wednesday overturned the murder and child cruelty convictions against a man whose toddler son died after he left him in a hot car for hours, saying the jury saw evidence that was “extremely and unfairly prejudicial.”

Speed radar glitch forces Glynn County to dismiss more than 260 speeding tickets

The Glynn County Police Department is dismissing or refunding 264 speeding tickets because of faulty speed radars.

Feral cat with rabies prompts warning for Glynn County

A feral cat on the south end of St. Simons Island tested positive for rabies after acting aggressively toward a family dog on Tuesday, according to the Glynn County Health Department. The dog is up to date on rabies vaccinations and was taken to a local veterinarian for treatment.

Confederate monument removed from Brunswick park

The Confederate monument at Hanover Square was removed Tuesday.

Glynn County police adds adorable new K-9 puppy to team

The 10-week-old purebred bloodhound will serve as a tracking dog for the department. Chief was donated by the Jimmy Ryce Center for Victims of Predatory Abduction.

Georgia Primary: What’s on your ballot?

You've likely heard of Brian Kemp, David Perdue, Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker. But there are scores of other names on the ballot for dozens of state and local offices. A look at all the candidates who want your vote on Tuesday.

I-TEAM: 8 months later, mother pushes for answers after non-verbal man was tasered by Georgia officers

A Brunswick mother says she’s continuing her push for answers after her son, who has autism and is non-verbal, was tasered multiple times and tackled by Glynn County police.

Camden County man indicted on felony murder in death of cousin during drug raid

A Camden County man who fired at deputies who were serving a search warrant before dawn at his home in May 2021 has been indicted on a felony murder charge because a woman was shot and killed during his exchange of gunfire with deputies, prosecutors announced Friday.

Deputies involved in death of Georgia mother during raid won’t be charged, DA says

Glynn County District Attorney Keith Higgins announced Wednesday that law enforcement officers involved in an incident that resulted in the death of Latoya James during a drug raid last year will not be charged with a crime.

Former pastor Ken Adkins demanding new trial, claims prosecutorial misconduct on part of Jackie Johnson

Former church leader Ken Adkins, who was convicted at a trial in 2017 of child molestation and sentenced to 35 years in prison, plus life on probation, is demanding a Georgia court give him a new trial on his child molestation charges.

Two Brunswick High seniors named 2022 Georgia Scholars

State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced Friday that 216 graduating seniors from across Georgia have been recognized as 2022 Georgia Scholars.

Glynn County files federal lawsuit against Golden Ray owner, salvage company

Glynn County has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the owner of the Golden Ray, the company involved in the salvage of the capsized ship and others, claiming significant damage to the coastal environment and to the county’s economy.

Free STD screenings at Camden, Glynn county health departments in April

About 1 in 5 people have an STD and half of all new STD cases are in young people between the ages of 15 and 24, the Georgia Department of Public Health said.

Attorneys: Ex-prosecutor never hindered Arbery investigators

Attorneys for a former Georgia prosecutor charged with misconduct in the investigation of Ahmaud Arbery’s killing say she never tried to discourage police from making arrests in the shooting of the 25-year-old Black man.

Men convicted of murder in 2019 deadly Glynn County shooting

The Glynn County Police Department on Friday announced the convictions of two men, Everett Belafonte Bennett Jr. and Travis Tyrone Kates Jr., for the July 2019 murder of Antonio Randolph.

Brunswick man gets life in prison for deadly shooting outside Glynn County bar

A Brunswick man has been found guilty in the December 2019 homicide of a 37-year-old Virginia Beach man, according to a Friday news release from the Glynn County Police Department.

US judge plans jury pool of 1,000 for 2nd Arbery death trial

The federal judge presiding over the upcoming hate crimes trial of three white men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery said Monday she plans to summon a jury pool of roughly 1,000 people scattered across an expansive area that covers 43 Georgia counties. U.S. District Court Judge Lisa Godbey Wood told prosecutors and defense attorneys at a pretrial hearing that she was granting their joint request to cast a wider net for potential jurors. Jury selection in the federal case is scheduled to begin Feb. 7.

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In Ahmaud Arbery’s Georgia community, A Better Glynn’s demands for justice have had a real impact

A Better Glynn wanted a new police chief, a new district attorney and more police accountability.

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What to know about the trial of three men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery

The trial for the three men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery is underway in Glynn County, Georgia.

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What to know about the trial of three men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery

The trial for the three men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery is underway in Glynn County, Georgia.

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Outside court, Ahmaud Arbery’s killing is a racial justice issue. Inside, the trial skirts race.

Closing arguments are expected Monday morning after 10 days of witness testimony.

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What to know about the trial of three men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery

The trial for the three men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery is underway in Glynn County, Georgia.

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Tensions Flare In Arbery Death Trial As Jesse Jackson Visits

Defense attorney Kevin Gough asked the judge to make the civil rights leader leave to avoid unfairly influencing the jury.

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Tensions flare in Arbery death trial as Jesse Jackson visits

A judge denied mistrial requests on Monday at the trial of three white men charged with murdering Ahmaud Arbery after defense attorneys claimed jurors were tainted by weeping from the gallery where the slain Black man's parents sat with the Rev. Jesse Jackson. The judge said he found one defense lawyer's complaints last week about Black pastors to be “reprehensible,” and that no group would be excluded from his courtroom. Father and son Greg and Travis McMichael armed themselves and pursued the 25-year-old Black man in a pickup truck after spotting him running in their neighborhood on Feb. 23, 2020.

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Woman arrested for OWI, car stopped in I-94 traffic

A Milwaukee woman was arrested in on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. Her car was stopped in traffic on I-94, the sheriff's office said.

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Trial To Continue With Testimony In The Killing Of Ahmaud Arbery

Jurors are likely to hear a deposition from the property owner of a home under construction in the Satilla Shores neighborhood.

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Trial To Continue With Testimony In The Killing Of Ahmaud Arbery

Jurors are likely to hear a deposition from the property owner of a home under construction in the Satilla Shores neighborhood.

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South Korea Unveils Drone Airport Shuttle

At a Seoul airport, South Korea's transportation ministry demonstrated its future-generation flying urban transportation system. (Nov. 11)

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Rocket launch originally scheduled for Halloween successfully takes off

A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying four NASA astronauts blasted off into space from Florida on Nov. 10, marking a success after multiple delays due to weather.

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Terror alert issued for holiday mass gatherings

The Department of Homeland Security is warning that mass gatherings and religious events over the coming weeks could provide targets and opportunities for violence.

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Judge declines to change racial makeup of jury in Ahmaud Arbery's death

Prosecutors had asked Superior Court Judge Timothy Walmsley to reinstate eight Black potential jurors, arguing that defense lawyers struck them from the final jury because of their race.

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