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2 weeks ago | 
thecurrentga.org | Jake Shore |Jabari GIbbs |Jabari Gibbs
The Glynn County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to work with federal immigration authorities as part of a program that lets deputies serve warrants on immigrants in the jail. As of April 29, Sheriff Neal Jump’s agency has a pending application to participate in the “Warrant Service Officer” initiative under the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) 287(g) program, according to ICE. It is the only Coastal Georgia law enforcement agency with a pending or active application with ICE.
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1 month ago | 
thegeorgeanne.com | Jabari GIbbs |Jabari Gibbs |Mark Brown
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1 month ago | 
thecurrentga.org | Craig Nelson |Jabari GIbbs |Jabari Gibbs
Amid outcry about the Trump administration’s cutbacks to federal programs and agencies, Republican leaders last month urged members of the House of Representatives not to hold town halls in their home districts. On Monday, Coastal Georgia’s congressman, Buddy Carter, spurned that advice. Kind of. The five-term lawmaker from St. Simons held a telephone town hall from Washington instead, fielding 11 questions in about 50 minutes.
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2 months ago | 
thecurrentga.org | Jabari GIbbs |Jabari Gibbs |Jake Shore |Jake Shore ReporterReporter
At a recent community meeting in Brunswick to address a spike in violence targeting teens, the Glynn County Police Department chief made a stunning claim: Street gangs are responsible for 60% of violent crime in the county. The statistic asserted by Chief Scott Ebner, however, is not supported by the other law enforcement leaders in the county or by booking information from the county jail, according to a review by The Current.
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2 months ago | 
thecurrentga.org | Jabari GIbbs |Jabari Gibbs |Craig Nelson
Overview: The push by Kemp’s allies to win legislative approval of his version of tort reform continued early last week at briefings at the state capitol sponsored by Coastal Georgia representatives. On the eve of the state legislature’s current session, Gov. Brian Kemp took the bully pulpit.
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
thegeorgeanne.com | Jabari GIbbs |Jabari Gibbs |Terrell Jackson Jr.
Last tuesday, Georgia Southern was hit with an unexpected wave of snow that took the campus by storm. Classes were moved to online learning for the week and roads were mostly covered by ice and snow. With the sudden change in weather, students decided to have an impromptu snow-cation that led to memories made and lots of fun. Although fun is different for everyone, the students on the Armstrong campus spent their time off enjoying it.
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
thegeorgeanne.com | Jabari GIbbs |Jabari Gibbs |Kylie Bacot
We’re quickly approaching the widely celebrated day of love — Valentine’s Day. A day to spend with your significant other or friends, to eat chocolate and heart shaped lollipops, to wear red and pink and to listen to your favorite love songs. We’re all familiar with the typical Valentine’s Day gifts: teddy bears, flowers, cards, fancy dinners. But what else can you do to show your partner or friends your appreciation?
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
thegeorgeanne.com | Jabari GIbbs |Jabari Gibbs |Isabella Frazier
Savannah, GA—Hundreds of residents and parade units gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday morning. Savannah’s 44th annual MLK Jr. Day parade contained nearly 300 parade units according to MLK Jr. Observance Day Association President, Deborah Adams. The parade incorporates organizations and residents from across the community. Each organization is encouraged to give back to those in need, including the association itself.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
thegeorgeanne.com | Jabari GIbbs |Jabari Gibbs |Kylie Bacot
Categories: January 23, 2025 Hundreds of people ventured to Forsyth Park to enjoy the rare snowfall and build snowmen on Wednesday. Below are photos from the day. About the Contributor
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
thegeorgeanne.com | Jabari GIbbs |Jabari Gibbs |Kylie Bacot
Savannah and surrounding areas are expected to receive snow fall as temperatures drop below freezing on Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service. All Georgia Southern campuses will be moved to virtual operations through Wednesday, according to Eagle Alert sent out Monday night. Our area is not equipped to handle winter storms. It is best to stay indoors and off the roads if you are able to.
