September 14, 2009

Serena Williams Issues New Statement, Apologizes

Serena Williams has issued a second statement to “sincerely apologize” for what she calls her “inappropriate outburst” at the U.S. Open.


August 21, 2009

Boat Operator In Fatal SC Accident Ticketed

The driver of a boat that capsized in a South Carolina and killed three people has been ticketed for safety violations. Multiple media outlets reported Thursday that Tiffany Tucker was cited for failing to have proper flotation devices in the 14-foot boat that was carrying six people when it capsized near Sandy Island on Feb. 18.


June 29, 2009

Some Left Turns Prove Costly In Augusta

You’re driving away from the city, on Washington Road, and you want to go I-20 west…problem is, that ramp’s been closed for a couple of years, and the detour takes you five miles out of your way. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop found out that extra time…will save you some cash.


June 17, 2009

3 Companies Fined For Atlanta Walkway Collapse

Federal authorities have cited and fined three metro Atlanta construction companies in connection with the collapse of a pedestrian walkway at the Atlanta Botanical Garden that killed one worker and injured another 18.


May 29, 2009

UPDATED: Rocky’s Life Spared

The owners of a dog, named “Rocky”, were in court, Thursday, after complaints he chased kids around a south Augusta neighborhood. Rocky didn’t bite the kids, but neighbors claim he is aggressive. Since the incident, he’s been living at Richmond County Animal Control, waiting for a judge to rule his fate. Barclay Bishop has more in this WJBF News Channel 6 Extra.


May 28, 2009

UPDATED: Rocky’s Life Spared

The owners of a dog, named “Rocky”, were in court, Thursday, after complaints he chased kids around a south Augusta neighborhood. Rocky didn’t bite the kids, but neighbors claim he is aggressive. Since the incident, he’s been living at Richmond County Animal Control, waiting for a judge to rule his fate. Barclay Bishop has more in this WJBF News Channel 6 Extra.


April 23, 2009

GA Deer Farmer Fined For Running Pay-To-Hunt Facility

A Washington County deer farmer has been fined after being accused of running an illegal pay-to-hunt facility on his property. Georgia Department of Natural Resources officials have levied $70,000 in fines against Jens Brynteson, who owns Hoofbeat Plantation in Warthen. The charges are based on an 18-month investigation by the state.


March 13, 2009

Man To Pay $250,000 For Importing Deer For Use At Bamberg County Hunting Reserve

A Charleston man has agreed to pay $250,000 in fines and penalties for his role in bringing 54 white-tailed deer from other states to be used at his Bamberg County hunting service.


March 09, 2009

GA House Of Representatives Adopts Stiffer Speeding Fines

The House has adopted stiffer fines on motorists who speed to help shore up Georgia’s ailing network of trauma hospitals. The measure would tack on an additional $200 on drivers who top 85 mph on four-lane roads and interstate highways and those who top 75 mph on two-lane roads. The so-called “Super Speeder” measure passed 113-53 Monday and goes to the Senate.


February 06, 2009

Frustrated SC DSS Director Explains $63 Million Penalties

South Carolina Department of Social Services director Dr. Kathleen Hayes told state lawmakers Thursday she’s frustrated. State taxpayers have had to pay $63 million in fines to the federal government because the state hasn’t set up a statewide child support enforcement computer system. The deadline was 1997. WJBF News Channel 6’s Capitol reporter, Robert Kittle, has more.


December 30, 2008

SC Resort Fined For Not Paying Laid-Off Employees

South Carolina has fined a Beaufort County resort for not paying dozens of laid-off employees for their vacation time.


December 05, 2008

Gwinnett County Fining Residents Who Don’t Recycle

Gwinnett County residents may have to pay a $500 fine if they don’t recycle.

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