Lake Oconee mystery: FBI's quest for justice intensifies in Dermond murders
Shirley and Russell Dermond were killed 10 years ago.
FBI offers $20K reward in decade-old Dermond murder mystery after new DNA evidence found
The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the decade-old gruesome murder of Russell and Shirley Dermond.
Decade-old Dermond murder mystery: New DNA evidence may lead to killer
Investigators in Putnam County have found new DNA evidence in the grisly killings of Shirley and Russell Dermond.
Ted Bundy survivor bringing new memoir to Georgia
“It was very important to me to make known exactly what he was," says survivor Kathy Kleiner Rubin of serial killer Ted Bundy.
Mom, children die in head-on crash that killed 5 near Putnam-Baldwin County line
An overnight car crash near the Putnam-Baldwin County line killed all five people involved, including an infant and a toddler, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff continues investigation 9 years after gruesome Lake Oconee couple murders
Saturday marked nine years since an elderly Putnam County man's headless body was found. His wife's body pulled from Lake Oconee just days later. Deputies are still trying to figure out who's behind it.
Suspected killer charged in death of beloved Locust Grove bookstore owner
Now, her family has stepped up to keep an eye on the precious cargo Atkins left behind: a booming business and two loving children.
NFL star surprises single mom with new home in Eatonton
Habitat Humanity Putnam, Aaron's and Warrick Dunn Charities partnered to surprise a single mom and her daughter with limited mobility a new home and more.
Chilling true tales highlight fall programs at Georgia Writers Museum
This fall, Eatonton’s Georgia Writers Museum is hosting an intriguing pair of programs perfect for the chilly nights of the Halloween season.
Putnam County man arrested on child porn charges, GBI says
The GBI arrested 45-year-old James Collins after a search of his home uncovered evidence of distributing child pornography, officials said.
Man convicted of murdering prison guards sentenced to death
Ricky Dubose, recently convicted of murdering Georgia guards in a prison bus escape, has been sentenced to die.
Man convicted of murdering corrections officers during Georgia prison bus escape
A man accused of murdering corrections officers during a Putnam County prison bus escape has been found guilty. The case moves to sentencing, where a jury will decide if Ricky DuBose should be put to death or receive life in prison.
Trial begins for inmate accused of killing 2 prison guards during escape
Ricky Dubose is accused of murdering two Georgia corrections officers during an escape attempt on a prison bus in 2017. He and another fugitive were caught days later in Tennessee.
New evidence surfaces in Lake Oconee beheading
New evidence might reinvigorate the investigation into a chilling murder mystery still haunts a Lake Oconee community 8 years later.
Woman arrested accused of attacking school bus driver in front of children
A Putnam County woman was arrested after officials said she assaulted her child’s bus driver.
Family of man who drowned in Lake Sinclair pushes for stricter boating laws
The man's brother said he has reached out to the governor's office and both Georgia U.S Senators to change legislation and wants wearing a life jacket to be a requirement no matter what. He’s waiting to hear back.
Ghost hunts: Georgia museum hosts pair of paranormal investigations
Ready to write your own ghost story? The Georgia Writers Museum in Eatonton is here to help, hosting a pair of ghost hunts through town later this month.
Man sentenced to life for his part in killing two corrections officers in Putnam County
Donnie Russell Rowe spent his first night of a two consecutive life sentence in prison on Wednesday evening.
Milledgeville teenager charged in deadly Georgia double shooting
The GBI says the teenager shot into a crowd, killing two other teens in front of an Eatonton home.
Homicide suspect shot at deputies before committing suicide, officials say
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into an alleged murder-suicide in Putnam County after officials said a man shot a patrol car before shooting himself.