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Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said he felt immense sadness when he learned about George Floyd’s death.

When her postal buddy pulls up, Winnie goes nuts, barking loudly before laying down for a belly rub.

The federal government has deployed law enforcement officials from numerous agencies and National Guard troops from a number of states have been sent to the District of Columbia. Attorney General William Barr is directing the federal law

A sheriff in one Florida county says he is “highly recommending” property owners to shoot looters if they break into homes to steal or set fires.

Girls Inc. of Columbus and Phenix-Russell opened its summer camp on June 1 and will continue until July 24.

Smiths Station city leaders are organizing a walk for peace and unity in the community.

The acting police chief says it shows McAtee shooting while officers were trying to clear protesters from a parking lot.

David Rush is a tech company senior product manager, who also holds 149 Guinness World Records.

Five of the officers are charged with aggravated assault, in addition to other charges. Two of the officers were fired earlier this week.

More than twenty people arrested during a peaceful protest in Uptown Columbus are making their first appearances in court.