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Fallen officers honored at luncheon

...fallen heroes" and gave a short description of the circumstances surrounding their deaths. The agencies ranged from local sheriff's offices and police departments to the board of education, military police and U.S. marshals.The first recorded...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2013-05-15/fallen-officers-honored-lunch
Georgia mom who shot intruder inspires gun control foes

...link to a news story about the shooting, and support poured in from others online, hailing Herman as a hero. The local sheriff said he was proud of the way she handled the situation."This lady decided that she wasn't going to be a victim...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2013-01-09/georgia-mom-who-shot-intruder
Across the region

...bleach into water used at a dialysis clinic where he worked was seeking revenge after the firm had suspended him, the local sheriff said Wednesday.Deputies in Lexington County said Donald Foster III, 49, was arrested Wednesday and charged with...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/2012-08-01/across-region
Athens police visit more than 100 sex offenders

...register their addresses with the local sheriff's office when placed on probation...they were supposed to. Though local sheriffs maintains the registries, law...schools, according to Cole. The local sheriff's office provides an online...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/crime-courts/2012-05-27/athens-police-visit-mo
Analysis: Georgia lawmakers facing more threats

...calls or e-mails in the past to grow fearful. They may not have alerted the GBI, but they may have asked their local sheriff or police chief to send extra patrols by their home or office to assure a wife back home during the legislative session...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2012-03-26/analysis-georgia-lawmake
Georgia House, Senate approve bill to tackle metal theft problem

...law enforcement.The changes include the requirement for every recycler, regardless of size, to register with the local sheriff and to report all material bought to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation nightly."It will be a lot more paperwork...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/crime-courts/2012-04-15/georgia-house-senate-a
A criminal pipeline

...law, which takes effect Aug. 16, requires anyone selling scrap copper to obtain a free permit to do so from the local sheriff's office, and requires buyers to pay in traceable checks, rather than cash.It's a shame that out-of-control...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/opinion/editorials/2011-07-05/criminal-pipeline
Authorities struggle to clean up mound of tires visible from space

...tires, which covers more than 50 acres on satellite images.Litter control officer Boyce Till said he contacted the local sheriff and state health department, which is investigating who had been dumping the tires. But the worst possible penalty...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2011-11-19/authorities-struggle-clean-mo
Across Georgia

...WYO. - A 59-year-old Georgia fugitive is back behind bars after he ran out of gas in Wyoming and called the local sheriff's office for assistance.Richard Vincent of Prine ville, Ore., is wanted in Geor gia for violating parole on...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-02-15/across-georgia
Help our most vulnerable

...work with children, to report any and all suspected abuse, severe neglect and sexual abuse. Start by calling your local sheriff's department, and call the Department of Family and Children's Services in your county. Always report when you...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/opinion/letters/2012-03-21/help-our-most-vulnerable