‘This investigation is a matter of priority’: Leesburg police responds to school district social media threat
LEESBURG, Ga. (WALB) - The Leesburg Police Department has released a statement after the “unsubstantiated” threat made towards Lee County Schools on Wednesday, Sept. 18. “This investigation is a matter of priority given both the mass false public ...
Mattoon Police Department calms fears over national school social media threats
The Mattoon Police Department is alleviating concerns over viral school threats on social media. Threats have spread nationwide on social media, but police and Mattoon School District officials stress they seriously investigate every threat,
Social media threat against schools prompts Norwalk investigation, police say
The Norwalk Police Department said the threat "did not specify any specific school, town or city" but could not be completely ruled out until investigated.
Extra police presence at schools in CT as police investigate more social media threats
An extra police presence was at schools in Norwalk on Wednesday as authorities investigated another threat made over social media involving a Connecticut school. The incident was the latest in a rash of threats involving schools across the state that have prompted evacuations,
VB school officials say social media threats being investigated
Virginia Beach school officials said a threat made against Cox High School stemmed from a post on social media, just the latest in a series of threats against schools not just in Hampton Roads, but across the nation.
Viral social media threat causing school disruptions nationwide
A social media post threatening violence at school is being circulated around the country, causing disruptions at countless campuses. On Wednesday, Sept. 18, class was interrupted at Covington High School when police began investigating social media posts threatening violence on campus.
Middletown police investigate school threat
They said they were contacted about the threat around midnight on Thursday. It appeared over social media and mentioned Middletown High School. “After investigation, it was dete
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WALB Investigates: Over $300K in Dougherty Co. tax dollars spent on legal fees over McCoy lawsuits
WALB received open records that show county leaders have spent $301,662.54 to defend their case in lawsuits filed by former ...
‘They’re all my sons and daughters’: Woman has sent more than 5,000 care packages to troops deployed overseas
As over 200,000 men and women remain deployed overseas, Garlick said she will continue to show her support through the mail. ...
GA parents say 6-year-old daughter sent home in T-shirt and underwear
NEWTON, Ga. — A southwest Georgia family is upset after their 6-year-old daughter was sent home in a t-shirt and underwear.
Georgia peanut farmers push for sustainability as they endure tough growing season
The Georgia Peanut Commission says they are improving facilities around the South to help farmers get the best out of their ...
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UPS Driver Saves Collapsed Grandmother, Then Brings Her Treats Every Week to Hospital: ‘She’s Family Now’
Calling emergency services, Cooper stayed with the woman, identified later as Marie Coble, all the while calling her 'grandmother.' ...
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‘Truly an angel’: UPS driver who saved grandmother’s life visits her in hospital weekly
Doctors say the grandmother would have died if the UPS driver hadn't stopped to help after she passed out in her driveway.
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Flu shot clinics available to northeast Indiana communities
Starting this month, Parkview Physicians Group (PPG) is offering flu shot clinics throughout northeast Indiana.
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“How Can You Look Over My 6-Year-Old Daughter in Just a T-Shirt and Panties?” Parents Outraged After School Incident
A pair of Georgia parents are outraged after they say their 6-year-old daughter walked around her school for several hours ...
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Jimmy Carter honored with lifetime achievement award as he nears his 100th birthday amid health issues
Former POTUS Jimmy Carter, who has authored 32 books, was honored with a lifetime achievement award by Dayton Literary Peace ...
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Quiet and dry while trouble brews in the tropics
An extended dry period continues as interest turns to the tropics. National Hurricane Center has outlined an area between ...