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Hancock State Prison inmate dies while in custody, GDC confirms

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How this Central Georgia church is helping its community rally after Helene

Emergency Management Director Mario Chapple says he has over 300 homes without power.
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'Shock and emptiness' | Sparta Police Department devastated after loss of beloved dispatcher

The dispatcher was trying to secure items on a trailer when police say a passing driver killed her in a hit and run.
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'She didn't deserve that' | Sparta Police Department grieving after losing dispatcher Mary Jones

The dispatcher was trying to secure items on a trailer when police say a passing driver killed her in a hit and run.
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A 'beloved' Central Georgia police dispatcher dies after being hit by passing car in Florida

The dispatcher was trying to secure items on a trailer when police say a passing driver struck and killed her. They say 'her loss is felt deeply."
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Family of Brianna Grier — who died after falling out of Hancock County Sheriff cruiser — settles lawsuit

The lawsuit claimed that Hancock County Sheriff Deputies were poorly trained, negligent and violated Brianna Grier's civil rights.
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Overspending blamed for Hancock County tax hike

Last week, county commissioners voted to raise the tax to 28.47% or five mills.
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Hancock County residents upset over proposed Sparta railroad line

The railroad passed in a 5-1 vote at the public commission.
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Man accused of killing fellow gang member over homosexuality allegations will stay behind bars, court rules

While in prison at Hancock State Prison, prosecutors believed the victim had a "hit" put on him because he allegedly violated his gang's rule against homosexuality.
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Man accused of brutal prison shower attack will stay behind bars, Georgia Supreme Court rules

Experts testified that they believed the man had a "hit" put on him because he allegedly violated his gang's rule against homosexuality.
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'We laid our case out as best we could': Sparta homeowners not giving up after rail line hearing

Families impacted by the rail line can appeal the ruling to the state commission.
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Sparta homeowners not giving up after rail line hearing

Families impacted by the rail line can appeal the ruling to the state commission.