Friday, September 7 2012 8:19 PM EDT2012-09-08 00:19:03 GMT
Two local child protection workers are now on paid leave following accusations they falsified documents to keep millions of dollars in federal grants.More >>
Two local child protection workers are now on paid leave following accusations they falsified documents to keep millions of dollars in federal grants.More >>
Friday, September 7 2012 3:34 AM EDT2012-09-07 07:34:31 GMT
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation teamed up with local agencies to serve a search warrant at the Muscogee County Offices of the Division of Family and Children Services Wednesday morning. More >>
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation teamed up with local agencies to serve a search warrant at the Muscogee County Offices of the Division of Family and Children Services Wednesday morning. More >>
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RAY HENRY Associated Press
COLUMBUS, GA (AP) - A new leader whom state officials hoped would bring stability to a child protection office in Columbus now under law enforcement scrutiny has resigned just months into his new job.
Jose Marrero, director of the Muscogee County office of the Division of Family and Children Services, is leaving a position he started in July. It was not immediately clear when his resignation will take effect.
Department of Human Services spokeswoman Lisa Marie Shekell confirmed that Marrero is leaving but declined to comment further.
Last month, police arrested office intake supervisor Phyllis Mitchell and former acting director Deborah Cobb. They have been accused of illegally destroying or manipulating child abuse reports.
Marrero has not been accused of wrongdoing. The investigation started years before he arrived at the agency.
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Friday, May 24 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:33:02 GMT
Ricardo Strozier, 24, pleaded guilty to the murder of Christian radio disc jockey Heath Jackson Friday morning. Judge Gil McBride sentenced Strozier to two life sentences plus 10 years. District attorneyMore >>
Ricardo Strozier, 24, pleaded guilty to the murder of Christian radio disc jockey Heath Jackson Friday morning. Judge Gil McBride sentenced Strozier to two life sentences plus 10 years. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:52 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:52:34 GMT
Anyone who has visited Callaway Gardens prior to May 24, 2013 may have had their credit card information compromised. A credit card processing company notified multiple companies, including Callaway Gardens,More >>
Anyone who has visited Callaway Gardens prior to May 24, 2013 may have had their credit card information compromised. A credit card processing company notified multiple companies, including Callaway Gardens,More >>
Friday, April 17 2009 6:23 PM EDT2009-04-17 23:23:41 GMT
Many of you have heard Heidi's story before... Her haunting experiences as a child in the family's Ellerslie home has been one of the Valley's local legends for the past twenty years. Because of her infamous story and the notoriety that came with it, growing up for this girl was anything but ordinary.More >>
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."More >>
The trucker was hauling drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him....More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:36:47 GMT
A Florida family is speaking out after their daughter becomes involved in a same sex battery case.Laurie and Jim Smith say they are being labeled as gay bashers, but claim their issue is not with the homosexuality,More >>
A Florida family is speaking out after their daughter becomes involved in a same sex battery case.Laurie and Jim Smith say they are being labeled as gay bashers, but claim their issue is not with the homosexuality,More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:54:31 GMT
25 year old Arkebia Albury will face more than just a misdemeanor after shoplifting from Centerville Galleria last night. The Macon mom also ran over her 4 year old son during the getaway. CentervilleMore >>
25 year old Arkebia Albury will face more than just a misdemeanor after shoplifting from Centerville Galleria last night. The Macon mom also ran over her 4 year old son during the getaway. CentervilleMore >>
Saturday, April 27 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-04-27 21:08:46 GMT
A student at Columbus State University made a shocking discovery Saturday morning. Public Relation's director John Lester told News Leader 9, Giselle Ortiz, 19, was found dead inside her dorm room.More >>
A student at Columbus State University made a shocking discovery Saturday morning. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:21:05 GMT
After months of negotiations between several Alabama state entities, State Bill 286 is heading to the desk of Governor Robert Bentley after passing the House in a 73-28 vote Monday.More >>
After months of negotiations between several Alabama state entities, State Bill 286 is heading to the desk of Governor Robert Bentley after passing the House in a 73-28 vote Monday.More >>
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