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Fallen deputy JD Paugh named Law Enforcement of the Year

A Richmond County deputy killed in the line of a duty was recognized with a prestigious statewide award over the weekend.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:15:01 GMT

Advance voting begins in Georgia Monday

Advance Voting will begin on Monday and will end on Friday, March 2nd at the Board of Elections Main Office located at 530 Greene Street.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:20:34 GMT

UPDATE: Autopsy reveals cause of death in Columbia County murder

Investigators arrested a woman Saturday afternoon for a murder on Applecross Drive in Martinez.

Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:57:35 GMT

UPDATE: Whitney Houston's daughter released from hospital

Whitney Houston's daughter has been released from a Los Angeles hospital after being rushed there the morning after her mother's death.

Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:55:57 GMT

UPDATE: Driver facing charges in early morning crash on Massoit Drive

Richmond County investigators have identified the man involved in an early morning accident Saturday.

Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:47:33 GMT

Stars react to the death of Whitney Houston

News of Whitney Houston's death swept through the Internet Saturday night as celebs responded with shock and sadness:

Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:37:46 GMT

Singer Whitney Houston dead at the age of 48

Legendary singer Whitney Houston has died at the age of 48.

Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:46:00 GMT

Tough mudders tackle electric shocks, ice cold water, and mud in Wilkes County

The Tough Mudder competition brought over 6,000 people to Wilkes County and the city of Washington. Participants ran an eleven mile course over 25 obstacles.

Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:59:58 GMT

UPDATE: Structure Fire on Roosevelt Drive

House fire caused by an electrical short

Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:47:46 GMT

Proposed changes to a Georgia law would help victims of domestic violence

An amendment to a law regarding spousal privilege is making its way through the Capitol. It could soon change the way Georgia courts handle domestic abuse cases for married couples.

Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:41:52 GMT