A Georgia auto service shop raised more than $160,000 to surprise a struggling mother after she brought her car in for repairs.
The high school football regular season is off and running in the Peach State. Here are the week-by-week schedules for the six Georgia teams in the News4JAX coverage region.
High school football season is back! Most teams in the area kicked off their seasons with preseason classics on Friday night, but there were a handful of games that counted.
A man who worked as a janitor for the Camden County School System Board of Education was accused of aggravated child molestation, according to the Camden County Sheriff’s Office.
A former Camden County deputy and corrections officer, who was caught on video fighting with an inmate in 2023, has been indicted for violation of oath by a public officer in connection with that fight, according to the Camden County Sheriff’s Office.
The indictment against a Camden County sergeant, which was released Friday, details four different times when he is accused of using excessive force during arrests and submitting written reports that didn’t tell the full story.
The family of a Florida man who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in 2023 will join civil rights attorneys Harry Daniels and Ben Crump on Friday to speak out on the federal indictment of the Camden County Sheriff’s Office sergeant who shot him.
A federal grand jury has indicted a former Georgia sheriff's sergeant on civil rights charges.
The Camden County branch of the NAACP is set to hold a news conference on Thursday to demand greater transparency in an investigation involving a Jacksonville man who was killed by St. Marys Police Department officers last weekend.
A Camden County Sheriff’s Office sergeant, who shot and killed a 53-year-old man during a traffic stop in 2023, has been indicted on federal civil rights violations, according to the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Georgia.
A man from Yulee died Saturday evening after he was shot near an apartment complex in St. Marys, according to the St. Marys Police Department.
A former Georgia sheriff's deputy has been sentenced to federal prison in the beating three years ago of a Black jail detainee who was punched repeatedly by guards who rushed into his cell.
Biegel admitted he punched the inmate five times in the back of the head - which he knew was not reasonable - and then struck him another 22 times with his fists and knees.
The Camden County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in locating a man who was last seen more than a year ago.
A former Camden County magistrate judge and two others were charged with burglary amid an ongoing investigation led by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Camden County Sheriff’s Office said.
A former Camden County magistrate judge has been arrested amid an ongoing investigation led by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Camden County Sheriff’s Office said.
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Northeastern Nassau County in northeastern Florida, Camden County in southeastern Georgia and Southeastern Glynn County in southeastern Georgia.
A Camden County teacher was arrested Tuesday after being accused of inappropriate conduct involving a student.
Law enforcement officials shut down an alleged fentanyl trafficking operation in a Kingsland residential neighborhood, arresting nine suspects on multiple drug charges following community complaints and surveillance operations.
Two days after a shooting in Camden County left a pastor dead and his grandson in the hospital, community leaders spoke with News4JAX about the kind of man he was and how they want him to be remembered.
The man who was shot and killed in Camden County on Sunday was identified as a pastor who served at a church in Woodbine, Georgia, according to church leaders.
The City of St. Marys said on Tuesday that residents in the area could see service interruptions to trash services because the city is still working through fire concerns at the county landfill.
With hurricane season on the horizon, Glynn County officials have launched a new effort seeking to support and connect local faith-based organizations before, during, and after disasters.
According to Camden County’s Emergency Management Agency, trash collection in the area will be delayed by one day as landfills remain closed amid ongoing fire response efforts.
The Camden County Health Department and Family Connection Camden is hosting a community baby shower April 26 week for any new babies and parents.
The Kingsland City Council is considering a request from St. Marys Railroad to close a railroad crossing in the city. The railroad wants to remove the crossing at Summerbrook Trail, citing safety concerns, but residents in the area are opposed to the move.
Georgia District Attorney Keith Higgins announced on Tuesday that criminal charges will not be filed against a Camden County deputy who shot and killed a 53-year-old man during a traffic stop in October 2023.
Some residents in a Kingsland neighborhood expressed their frustrations and concerns Tuesday over the potential closure of a railroad crossing.
Starting Monday, Camden County voters will be able to cast an early ballot in a special election on whether or not the county should continue a sales tax that funds a variety of local projects.
A monthslong joint investigation between federal, state, and local law enforcement into suspected sex trafficking in Southeast Georgia has resulted in the arrest of more than a dozen people who now face state charges, with many more facing federal charges.
Wednesday is national signing day around the country, with high school athletes signing letters of intent with college programs. Here are signees as reported by their schools. This list will be updated throughout the week.
Glynn County is recovering after an ice storm left debris scattered across neighborhoods and caused widespread power outages.
The rare winter wonderland in Southeast Georgia continued Wednesday morning after snow began to fall Tuesday night in Waycross.
Freezing rain is expected to begin in Southeast Georgia on Tuesday afternoon, which poses a significant risk of dangerous ice accumulation.
A severe winter storm brings cold temperatures to Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, with wind chills expected to drop into the teens and 20s. Residents without adequate heat or shelter are encouraged to seek out warming centers in their area.
As a rare winter storm moves closer to Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, school and county officials are preparing for ice that could make it dangerous to drive on the road.
Freezing temperatures could create dangerous icy conditions on the roads, and Southeast Georgia counties are preparing for the worst.
The Camden County chapter of the NAACP hosted a youth pep rally to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day to teach children the importance of advocating for themselves.
Some Northeast Florida jails are making significant changes to how mugshots and booking information are accessed online, in an effort to combat a growing scam targeting the families of recently arrested individuals.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation identified the suspect in what it’s calling a “shooting rampage” that left three people injured, including the suspect, in Camden County Wednesday evening.
Three people were injured following what Camden County deputies said was an active shooter incident on Wednesday afternoon.
This holiday season, a couple from St. Mary’s has taken on a unique mission: spreading cheer by visiting local cemeteries and decorating gravesites that appear neglected.
Nearly 40 years after the double murder of a Southeast Georgia wife and husband, officials announced the arrest of a 61-year-old man in connection with the couple’s shooting death.
A 61-year-old man was arrested and charged with the murder of a husband and wife in a Camden County church in 1985, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
A 21-year-old man was killed and a 17-year-old was injured in a shooting at an apartment complex in Camden County on Saturday.
All schools in Ware County will be closed on Friday due to a “logistical challenge” created from the high school football team making playoffs.
Residents of the Georgia counties affected by Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene who were provided displacement assistance may be eligible for rental assistance.
Live updates for the Presidential race, U.S. Senate, Congress, Florida Legislature and Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia-area races
News4JAX hands out a list of questions to high school football players and coaches before the start of every season covering a variety of topics. This year, we received responses from 136 players and 39 from coaches. Both are asked to not vote for their own team or teammates or coaches on select questions. This is what they had to tell us.
Poll workers and voters in Camden County said they were excited as early voting for the general election began in Georgia on Tuesday.
A county-by-county look at expected wind speeds, rainfall totals and when the worst conditions are expected (as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday):
Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit Southeast Georgia, the community is bracing to endure the impact of another storm.
Various private water service companies have issued boil water advisories for communities in several Georgia counties, including some in Camden and Glynn counties.
The National Weather Service Jacksonville has issue a Flood Advisory for coastal portions of Camden and Glynn counties. Up to two inches of rain has already fallen due to a stalled band over the region. There’s a possibility for up to two more inches before it weakens.
Residents in a Camden County neighborhood are experiencing flooding roadways as heavy rain moves through the area.
The high school football regular season kicked off in full in Georgia on Friday night and had a soft launch in Florida with a handful of Sunshine State Athletic Association openers. Here are the results from Friday night.
The recent arrest of a 57-year-old man accused of child molestation and sending a child inappropriate text messages is once again placing a spotlight on the need for parents to closely monitor what their kids are doing online, especially as kids head back to school to start a new school year.
The high school football regular season is off and running in Georgia. Here’s a look at the team-by-team and week-by-week schedules and results for our Georgia programs.
Tropical Storm Debby is bringing prolonged downpours and flooding to Georgia and the Carolinas on Tuesday after slamming into Florida and prompting the rescue of hundreds from flooded homes.
The polls have closed in Georgia’s primary elections - find results in statewide races and races across southeast Georgia here, as the votes are tallied.
While the race for president is getting much of the attention in the 2024 election cycle, Georgia voters will also be electing officials for local, state, and federal office this year. Some of those races will be on the ballot for the state’s primary on May 21.
While the race for president is getting much of the attention in the 2024 election cycle, Georgia voters will also be electing officials for local, state, and federal office this year. Some of those races will be on the ballot for the state’s primary on May 21.
The family of a 53-year-old man who was fatally shot during a traffic stop in October is announcing a second lawsuit Tuesday against the Georgia deputy who pulled the trigger.
Wednesday is national signing day when high school athletes can sign national letters of intent with college programs.
In Georgia, a bill passed in 2022 that reduces the state income tax each year until it reaches 4.9% by 2029. Governor Brian Kemp is looking to amend the bill to speed up the state’s income tax cut.
Dozens of people came together Saturday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a youth pep rally in Camden County.
Newly released bodycam footage from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office gives a closer look at the events that led to the arrest of a man now facing felony charges.
It’s still a year away, but the Class of 2025 is officially on the recruiting clock. And that class is positioned to be one of the most loaded we’ve seen in years.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the shooting of Leonard Cure, who spent more than 16 years in prison in Florida before being exonerated in a 2003 robbery.
Camden County will play Walton in the GHSA Class 7A semifinals Friday night for a chance to advance to the state championship.
Camden County and Pierce County are the last two area teams that remain standing in the Georgia High School Association state playoffs. Both programs are in action this week in the state semifinals on Friday night.
Hospital safety grades released for the fall of 2023 show half of local hospitals received an “A,” while four local hospitals received a grade of “C.”
The Georgia High School Association football state quarterfinals are this week. A look at the matchups for Camden County and Pierce County.
The second round of the Georgia High School Association state playoffs are this week. A look at the matchups for area teams. All games are Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Brunswick, Camden County, Charlton County, Glynn Academy, Pierce County and defending state champion Ware County open the state playoffs this week.
