A mentally ill inmate has waited in a Georgia isolation cell 468 days for help. He's not alone.
For 468 days and counting, Winston Powell has known little else than the walls of a barren isolation cell. He's in limbo because the average wait to see a state forensic psychologist in Georgia is over 10 months.
For 468 days and counting, Winston Powell has known little else than the walls of a barren isolation cell. He's in limbo because the average wait to see a state forensic psychologist in Georgia is over 10 months.
Breman man wanted for violation of sexual offender registry
Michael Jonathan Hall, 30, was convicted in 2018 for sexual battery against a child under 16, according to state records.
Michael Jonathan Hall, 30, was convicted in 2018 for sexual battery against a child under 16, according to state records.
Georgia Supreme Court denies appeal of former state trooper on vehicular homicide charges
Georgia's Supreme Court denied an appeal that likely clears the way for a former state trooper to be retried on vehicular homicide charges.
Georgia's Supreme Court denied an appeal that likely clears the way for a former state trooper to be retried on vehicular homicide charges.
Mayor 'acted like a fool' during drunken episodes while criminal case still unresolved
An outside investigation confirmed Buchanan Mayor A.J. Scott abused his authority by repeatedly demanding police give him rides because he was too drunk to drive.
An outside investigation confirmed Buchanan Mayor A.J. Scott abused his authority by repeatedly demanding police give him rides because he was too drunk to drive.
40 pounds of cocaine found hidden in vehicle, Carrollton women arrested
Two women from Carrollton were arrested Friday after approximately 40 pounds of cocaine was discovered in their vehicle.
Two women from Carrollton were arrested Friday after approximately 40 pounds of cocaine was discovered in their vehicle.
Draketown 'drug house' raided, shut down in Haralson County
“This was basically a convenience store for drugs being operated in Draketown and now, this is another drug house closed,” said Sheriff Stacy Williams.
“This was basically a convenience store for drugs being operated in Draketown and now, this is another drug house closed,” said Sheriff Stacy Williams.
2-year-old Georgia girl dies after she was shot by pellet gun, sheriff says
Investigators believe the 2-year-old Georgia girl's death was a "tragic accidental shooting."
Investigators believe the 2-year-old Georgia girl's death was a "tragic accidental shooting."
Major pill bust at Tallapoosa convenience store
1,213 bottles of pills containing Tianeptine, a schedule one drug in Georgia, were seized at the Tallapoosa convenience store.
1,213 bottles of pills containing Tianeptine, a schedule one drug in Georgia, were seized at the Tallapoosa convenience store.
Ex-trooper accused in fatal crash now faces new investigation as Buchanan mayor
A.J. Scott ran for mayor of Buchanan while still being prosecuted for vehicular homicide. Now the city has hired a an outside investigator to look into some recent disturbing behavior by the former trooper.
A.J. Scott ran for mayor of Buchanan while still being prosecuted for vehicular homicide. Now the city has hired a an outside investigator to look into some recent disturbing behavior by the former trooper.
One dead after Amtrak train collides with truck in Haralson County
Around 11 a.m., police said Amtrak train 19 was traveling from New York to New Orleans when a FedEx box truck obstructing the railway was hit.
Around 11 a.m., police said Amtrak train 19 was traveling from New York to New Orleans when a FedEx box truck obstructing the railway was hit.
Intense early morning house fire in Haralson County kills two people
Two people are dead after a fire tore through a home in Haralson County early Monday morning. Investigators are now trying to figure out how the blaze started.
Two people are dead after a fire tore through a home in Haralson County early Monday morning. Investigators are now trying to figure out how the blaze started.
Service held for fallen Haralson County detention officer
The Haralson County Sheriff's Office held a memorial for one of their own Monday. Detention officer Daniel Salazar died Tuesday.
The Haralson County Sheriff's Office held a memorial for one of their own Monday. Detention officer Daniel Salazar died Tuesday.
Haralson County detention officer killed in accidental shooting
Haralson County detention officer Daniel Salazar was shot and killed when a firearm accidentally went off in his home. He was 27 years old.
Haralson County detention officer Daniel Salazar was shot and killed when a firearm accidentally went off in his home. He was 27 years old.
Haralson County K-9 finds meth, fentanyl, heroin and more on suspect
Officials said they caught the suspect trying to hide a black bag full of the substances under his vehicle.
Officials said they caught the suspect trying to hide a black bag full of the substances under his vehicle.
Bremen father shoots son who threatened to kill him, officials say
The son told officials he had not been taking his medicine for schizophrenia and was using meth.
The son told officials he had not been taking his medicine for schizophrenia and was using meth.
Deputies: Burglar targeted multiple Haralson County stores in 1 night
Deputies say the burglary suspect smashed through the front doors and stole from multiple convenience stores around Haralson County. It was all done in less than an hour total.
Deputies say the burglary suspect smashed through the front doors and stole from multiple convenience stores around Haralson County. It was all done in less than an hour total.
Carrollton woman who gave meth to man who overdosed charged with murder, deputies say
A Carrollton woman is facing murder charges in connection to the drug death of a man in April 2021.
A Carrollton woman is facing murder charges in connection to the drug death of a man in April 2021.
Haralson County deputy ends high-speed chase on I-20
The Haralson County Sheriff's Office said a high-speed chase ended in the arrest of a 39-year-old Savannah man on Interstate 20.
The Haralson County Sheriff's Office said a high-speed chase ended in the arrest of a 39-year-old Savannah man on Interstate 20.
Toddler hospitalized when driver backed into them, Georgia State Patrol says
A 28-year-old driver was backing out of a driveway on Woodland Circle in Waco, troopers said, and struck a 2-year-old who was standing or walking behind the car.
A 28-year-old driver was backing out of a driveway on Woodland Circle in Waco, troopers said, and struck a 2-year-old who was standing or walking behind the car.
Bremen bank robber wore hat of popular Atlanta BBQ chain
Investigators said he got away in a silver SUV with an unknown license plate.
Investigators said he got away in a silver SUV with an unknown license plate.