Arrests Made in University Hazing Case

Two students from Fort Valley State University have been arrested in connection with a hazing incident involving the college’s marching band.

The arrests follow a criminal investigation into an alleged hazing incident that took place at an off-campus residence on Sept. 24.

On Sept. 25, the university suspended the band indefinitely from all activities.

“We understand the seriousness of this situation and the impact it has on our community, particularly during Homecoming season. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of all our students and the entire Wildcat community,” the university said.

In a similar incident, Georgia College & State University placed two fraternities on interim suspension earlier this week following reports of hazing and alcohol policy violations.

  Two-Day Breast Cancer Walk Begins Today

The 2025 Georgia Two-Day Walk for Breast Cancer is scheduled for Oct. 4–5 in Cobb County.

This annual fundraising event, organized by the Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer, involves a 30-mile walk over two days in support of breast cancer prevention.

This year, the event will be held at a new venue: the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel and Cobb Galleria Gardens.

Since 2002, the fundraiser has raised over $20 million for breast cancer education, care, and prevention in Georgia.

Haunted Hotel Ranks Among Top 10

The Marshall House in Savannah ranked No. 7 among the nation’s best haunted hotels in USA Today’s 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice list.

Established in 1851, the hotel served as a Union hospital during the Civil War.

Over the years, there has been an abundance of paranormal activity reported at the hotel.

Visitors can explore the building’s haunted history for themselves by reserving a spot in one of the hotel’s walking ghost tours.

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➤ Atlanta: A police major was demoted after being arrested on DUI charges following a late-night traffic stop on Sept. 13. (More)

➤ Ellenwood: A raccoon discovered in the Lincolndale Court area has tested positive for rabies, prompting officials to urge residents to keep pets vaccinated and avoid attracting wildlife. (More)

➤ Fayetteville: Shred & Recycle Day will be held at City Center Park today from 9 a.m. to noon. The event offers free paper shredding and electronics recycling for Fayetteville residents. (More)

➤ Albany: Jimmy Carter National Park Services, which includes the Plains High School Visitor Center, Carter’s Boyhood Farm, and Carter Gardens, has closed due to the government shutdown. (More)

➤ Barrow County: An Apalachee High School teacher was fired after a student alleged the teacher threatened the student in class; the incident is under investigation. (More)

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➤ Former Atlanta Braves catcher David Ross is interested in returning to the team to fill their vacancy as manager, however he’s not sure if he’s even in the running yet: “Hopefully, my name pops up, but we will wait and see on that.” (More)

➤ Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor suffered an upper body injury in practice on Thursday that will require surgery. The former five-star recruit doesn’t have a return timetable as of now. (More)

➤ Falcons safety Xavier Watts was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for September, the league announced this week. The third-round pick remains the only rookie in the league with more than one interception so far this season. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAA | NHL | WNBA | Soccer | Golf

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➤ For the eighth straight year, Georgia public school students performed above the national average on the SAT. (More)

➤ Joro spiders have made a seasonal comeback in Georgia ahead of Halloween, with pest control companies receiving numerous calls to remove their webs. (More)

➤ The Tifton Farmers Market returns today at Tifton Gardens and will be open every Saturday through October and November. (More)

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3. No: 23%
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