A father and son were arrested in connection to the murder of Kimberly Guess in Blackshear, according to the Blackshear Police Department.

Fossil fuel executive Chris Wright, Donald Trump's choice for Energy secretary, is a strong supporter of oil and gas development, including fracking, a key pillar of the president-elect’s quest for U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market.

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary after his second administration begins in January.

A 5-year-old Blackshear, Georgia, girl died Monday after a stone monument collapsed on her.

The Blackshear Police Department launched an internal investigation Oct. 9 in response to a tip about Smoak's behavior. Chief Wright followed up with the teen, who showed him the Facebook Messenger conversation that she said "made her very uncomfortable." Transcripts of the messages show that Smoak contacted the teen Oct. 7 and Oct. 8. The officer messaged the teen again the next day, this time suggesting she might have feelings for him. Smoak's case is under investigation by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, the agency that oversees police certifications in Georgia.