Savannah chatham metro police closed off a major soutside artery as they surrounded a house at Highway 204 and Fort Arglyle road early Thursday morning.
A police spokesman said police got a call around 4:30 am that a man living in the house had begun to display unusual behavior. The caller was apparently concerned that the man might become a danger to himself and children living inside the home. police responded with several units.
Officers closed off Fort Argyle road between bush road and John Carter Road. they spent more than two and a half hours in an effort to talk the man into coming out of the home. Police said the man had access to weapons, but did not actually hold anyone hostage. after nearly three hours, negotiators were able to talk the man out of the house without incident. The roads were reopened to traffic.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:48:32 GMT
Savannah's "March Against Monsanto" begins with a rally at noon Saturday at Forsyth Park. It will be followed with a march that is scheduled to get underway at 2:00pm.
Saturday more than 400 cities around the globe-- including savannah-- will host marches against the world's leading producer of genetically engineered seeds.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:22:31 GMT
The father of a missing little girl is speaking out - pleading with his estranged wife to return the child to him. The little girl has been missing for just over a week.
The father of a missing little girl is speaking out - pleading with his estranged wife to return the child to him. The little girl has been missing for just over a week.
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:41:46 GMT
By Randy Key, WJBF Web Content Producer - Augusta, GA - On Tuesday, Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a wooded area off of Mickey Court regarding a suspicious situation. Upon arrival,
By Randy Key, WJBF Web Content Producer - Augusta, GA - On Tuesday, Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a wooded area off of Mickey Court regarding a suspicious situation. Upon arrival,
Georgia stands to lose $1.8 million in funding because state officials refuse to participate in a federal survey that asks high school and middle school students about their sexual history.
Georgia stands to lose $1.8 million in funding because state officials refuse to participate in a federal survey that asks high school and middle school students about their sexual history.