Burke County, Georgia Shooting: 4 Killed at Two Scenes, Suspect Adolphus Morris Shot Dead by Deputies in Sardis
Four people were found dead at two scenes. The suspect was killed after a pursuit ended in Sardis.
Bartow County GA Accidents: 3 Dead in 3 Days on Highway 20 and Highway 41, Cartersville and Adairsville
A motorcyclist, a driver and a pedestrian were killed in three separate accidents between Aug. 8 and Aug. 10.
Albany GA School Bus Accident: Liberty Expressway at Williamsburg Road, No Injuries, Driver Cited
The bus driver was cited after a accident at Liberty Expressway and Williamsburg Road. No one was hurt.
I-20 Accident, Columbia County GA: Salem Carpenter, 14, Struck and Killed at Mile Marker 187
Salem Mitchell Carpenter was struck on I-20 eastbound hours after deputies began searching for him. No charges are pending against the driver.
Traffic & Accidents
All traffic →Bartow County GA Accidents: 3 Dead in 3 Days on Highway 20 and Highway 41, Cartersville and Adairsville
A motorcyclist, a driver and a pedestrian were killed in three separate accidents between Aug. 8 and Aug. 10.
I-20 Accident, Columbia County GA: Salem Carpenter, 14, Struck and Killed at Mile Marker 187
Salem Mitchell Carpenter was struck on I-20 eastbound hours after deputies began searching for him. No charges are pending against the driver.
Barrett Parkway Accident, Cobb County GA: Michael Alvarado, 81, of Marietta Killed by Tanker Truck
Michael Alvarado lost control and crossed the median; a tanker semi struck the driver's side of his pickup.
Hawkinsville Accident, Pulaski County GA: Fred Hitchcock, 75, Killed on Eastman Highway at Lower River Road
A pickup hauling cattle collided with a tractor-trailer carrying feed corn near Hawkinsville.
Highway 27 Accident, Dooly County GA: 1 Killed in Head-On Collision After Deer Strike Near Vienna
Georgia State Patrol is investigating a head-on accident that followed a deer strike.
I-85 Jackson County Accident at Mile Marker 136: 1 Dead, Truck Driver Charged Near Jefferson GA
A Penske rental truck rear-ended a Toyota Corolla near Jefferson, closing all northbound lanes for just over three hours.
Crime & Courts
All crime →Burke County, Georgia Shooting: 4 Killed at Two Scenes, Suspect Adolphus Morris Shot Dead by Deputies in Sardis
Four people were found dead at two scenes. The suspect was killed after a pursuit ended in Sardis.
Missing & Alerts
All missing →Albany GA School Bus Accident: Liberty Expressway at Williamsburg Road, No Injuries, Driver Cited
The bus driver was cited after a accident at Liberty Expressway and Williamsburg Road. No one was hurt.
Rockdale County & Heritage High Lockdown Lifted, Conyers GA: Bomb Threats, Person in Custody
Two Conyers high schools were locked down after bomb threats. Both lockdowns were lifted and no charges have been announced.
Dawsonville Plane Crash, Dawson County GA: 2 Critically Hurt at Elliott Field
The NTSB is investigating. Both occupants were taken to hospitals in critical condition.