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wrdw.com
Man sought for violation of sex offender law
Investigators are looking for a Martinez man for violating the Georgia sex offender law. Mug shot of Ronald Warren Pate, wanted by the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 COLUMBIA CTY., Ga. –...
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Feb 17, 2012
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ledger-enquirer.com
Martinez officially hired at Auburn
ATHENS - Both of Georgia's most recent former defensive coordinators are now working at Auburn. Willie Martinez was officially announced as the new secondary coach at Auburn on Friday. He will work under Brian VanGorder, who...
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Feb 16, 2012
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post-gazette.com
Company won't replace defective sofa or refund money
By Larry Walsh , Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A gift from a sister to a brother has become a months-long problem for both of them. Judith Cohen of Martinez, Ga., invited her brother, Lee Grotstein of Pittsburgh, for a visit in...
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Feb 14, 2012
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al.com
Willie Martinez emerges as a favorite to become Auburn assistant coach; hiring may be announced...
Published: Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:37 PM Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:08 PM Willie Martinez returns to the SEC with Auburn AUBURN, Alabama -- Willie Martinez has emerged as the prohibitive favorite to be named...
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Feb 13, 2012
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wrdw.com
Woman accused of murder in Columbia Co. has violent past
It was a crime scene containing blood, a body and a lot of questions. Now, investigators are putting the pieces together after a woman is arrested accused of killing her roommate. News 12 First at Five / Monday, Feb. 13, 2012...
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Jan 25, 2012
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wrdw.com
Businesses closing alarm some Columbia County customers
It's been a rough few weeks for national chain businesses in Columbia County, but County leaders say growth is right around the corner. News 12 at 6 o'clock, Wednesday January 25, 2012 MARTINEZ, Ga.--It's been a rough few weeks...
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Jan 23, 2012
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aikenstandard.com
Bennett Maurice Stokes
Bennett Maurice Stokes RIDGE SPRING, SC – Bennett Maurice Stokes, 45, of 318 Meadow Court, Martinez, Ga., died on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Wise Choice Personal Care Home, Martinez, Ga. Arrangements will be announced later...
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Jan 13, 2012
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wrdw.com
Martinez family builds area's first LEED-certified 'green' home
You've heard of going green, but one Martinez family is taking it to another level. They're building the area's first LEED-certified home. The Mayfield family in Martinez is building the area's first LEED-certified home....
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Jan 9, 2012
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wrdw.com
Columbia Co. searching for suspects in quick-change theft at Taco Bell
After looking over the transactions for the register, it was discovered that a man paid for a meal with a $100 bill. MARTINEZ, Ga. -- Investigators are looking into an incident where a man got away with $99 from a Taco Bell on...
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Jan 8, 2012
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examiner.com
J. R. Martinez and the girl from Georgia - Exclusive interview
DALTON, Ga. - He came to Georgia partially to honor one woman on Jan. 7, his mother Maria Zavala, but J.R. Martinez ended up showing what a true gentleman he is when he agreed to a last minute interview and...
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Jan 7, 2012
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tcpalm.com
Wedding: Amanda Leigh Layne and Thomas L. O'Neal III
The groom is employed by the Army as a first lieutenant, registered dietitian stationed at Fort Gordon. Following a wedding trip to Helen, Ga., the couple reside in Martinez, Ga. In this article: Wedding , Virginia Beach ,...
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Jan 5, 2012
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enctoday.com
Lenoir County waits three days for first baby of 2012
It may have taken three days for Lenoir Memorial Hospital’s first baby of the year to be born, but for Angelina Mendoza Martinez, the birth of her third son, Mario, was nearly three weeks early. On Wednesday, a little more than...
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Dec 27, 2011
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twincities.com
Ga. haunted house workers say they weren't paid; file suit
Sixty people, most of them teens, who say they were never paid for work at Terror Town, a Halloween haunted house in Martinez, Ga., have filed suit against the operators for allegedly violating the ...
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Dec 17, 2011
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wrdw.com
Martinez woman builds shoebox gifts for shelter children in CSRA
Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in what we want for Christmas or Hanukkah, but one Martinez woman has perfected the gift of giving this holiday season. She's buying gifts for forty different children in the CSRA who are...
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Dec 5, 2011
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wrdw.com
Columbia Co. gives contractor deadline for Springlakes drainage project
Columbia County leaders say they're working hard to get an $800,000 drainage project complete in a Martinez neighborhood. News 12 at 6 o'clock, December 5, 2011 MARTINEZ, Ga.---Columbia County leaders say they're working hard...
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Dec 3, 2011
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abclocal.go.com
Cain suspends campaign shifting GOP race
Republican presidential candidate, Herman Cain speaks at the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research (AEI) in Washington, Monday, Oct., 31, 2011. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ATLANTA, GA -- The Cain...
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Dec 1, 2011
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wrdw.com
Martinez neighbors may be fighting losing battle with low-income development
Neighbors are not giving up the fight to halt a new development in Martinez. Neighbors are currently working to gather signatures on a petition they plan to take before commissioners on Tuesday but it's a battle, they may have...
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Nov 26, 2011
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grandforksherald.com
Maurice Hedstrom
Maurice Hedstrom, Martinez, GA - 81, formerly of Gilby, ND died Thursday, November 24, 2011 at Downtown V.A. Hospital, Augusta, GA. Maurice Hedstrom, Martinez, GA - 81, formerly of Gilby, ND died Thursday, November 24, 2011 at...
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Nov 20, 2011
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mysanantonio.com
Early on, GI projected the quality of star power
of J.R. Martinez, 25, who is now living in New York... DANCING WITH THE STARS - J.R. MARTINEZ -- J.R. Martinez is an Iraq War veteran, motivational speaker and actor on ABC's "All My... In this article: J.R. Martinez , Burn ,...
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Nov 19, 2011
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wrdw.com
UPDATE: Victim from Martinez apartment fire identified
One person was taken to the hospital after an apartment fire in Martinez. Click to play update Click to play initial report MARTINEZ, Ga. -- One person is in the hospital following an apartment fire on Petersburg Circle late...
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Nov 18, 2011
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examiner.com
Ten arrested in Polk County Narcotics Enforcement Team investigation
The Polk County Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team would like to announce the arrests of 10 individuals that resulted from an investigation into the distribution, sales, and trafficking of methamphetamine. The...
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Nov 1, 2011
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wrdw.com
Columbia Co. Commissioners approve study for design of new BMX park
About 60 people packed the commission chamber Tuesday night in support of a $4,800 dollar design study for a BMX and skate park at Blanchard Park. News 12 at 6 o'clock, Tuesday November 1, 2011 MARTINEZ, Ga.---Columbia County...
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Oct 20, 2011
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examiner.com
Dancing with the stars, Who is JR Martinez?
JR Martinez is a season 13 contestant on Dancing with the Stars on ABC. But who is he? Martinez is a former U.S. Army soldier, thats who.Martinez enlisted in the Army in September of 2002 at the age...
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Oct 4, 2011
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wrdw.com
2 men shoplift bottle of scotch from Martinez liquor store
An unknown suspect stole a bottle of scotch from Harvards Wine & Beverage by concealing it in his pants. This suspect was involved in a shoplifting case at Harvards Wine & Beverage in Martinez. (WRDW-TV / Oct. 4, 2011)...
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Oct 3, 2011
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wrdw.com
UPDATE: Road Closure in Martinez until Monday afternoon
Officials in Columbia County say Clark Pointe from Petersburg Road to Cactus Trail in Martinez will be closed. MARTINEZ, Ga-- Officials in Columbia County tell us repairs are well underway on the water main break that occurred...
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Aug 29, 2011
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wrdw.com
Columbia Co. mother, daughter face murder charge in neglect case
Charges against a mother and daughter have been upgraded from cruelty to murder after an 85-year old woman was found dead. News 12 First at Five / Monday, Aug. 29, 2011 MARTINEZ, Ga. -- It is an unspeakable crime -- letting an...
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Aug 28, 2011
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wrdw.com
Martinez-Columbia fire crews work two side-by-side structure fires
Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue is working two side-by-side structure fires on Wymberly Drive. MARTINEZ, Ga-- Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue is working two side-by-side structure fires on Wymberly Drive. News 12 has been told the...
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Aug 27, 2011
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wrdw.com
NEW DETAILS: 2 caregivers charged in "grisly" death of 85-year-old woman
Columbia County Sheriff's Office describe the conditions were an 85-year old's body was found as "grisly" and "deplorable." It's something they rarely see. It was so gruesome that it almost moved a deputy coroner to tears.
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Aug 26, 2011
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wrdw.com
2 caregivers charged in death of 85-year-old woman
Investigators say Carpenter had been dead for longer than the suspects claim. They say both women gave conflicting statements in the case. Deborah Yvonne Hill and Brittany Hurst have been charged in the death of Blanche...
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Aug 22, 2011
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wrdw.com
Martinez named 11th 'Most Affordable Growing Community' in US
In a struggling economy, it's news you want to hear. CNN-Money.com rated Martinez in the top 25 Most Affordable Growing Communities in the U.S. News 12 at 6 o'clock, Monday August 22, 2011 MARTINEZ, Ga.---In a struggling...
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22 hrs ago | wrdw.com
Man sought for violation of sex offender law
Investigators are looking for a Martinez man for violating the Georgia sex offender law. Mug shot of Ronald Warren Pate, wanted by the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 COLUMBIA CTY., Ga. –... Read more...
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Feb 17, 2012 | ledger-enquirer.com
Martinez officially hired at Auburn
ATHENS - Both of Georgia's most recent former defensive coordinators are now working at Auburn. Willie Martinez was officially announced as the new secondary coach at Auburn on Friday. He will work under Brian VanGorder, who... Read more...
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Feb 16, 2012 | post-gazette.com
Company won't replace defective sofa or refund money
By Larry Walsh , Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A gift from a sister to a brother has become a months-long problem for both of them. Judith Cohen of Martinez, Ga., invited her brother, Lee Grotstein of Pittsburgh, for a visit in... Read more...
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Feb 14, 2012 | al.com
Willie Martinez emerges as a favorite to become Auburn assistant coach; hiring may be announced...
Published: Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:37 PM Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:08 PM Willie Martinez returns to the SEC with Auburn AUBURN, Alabama -- Willie Martinez has emerged as the prohibitive favorite to be named... Read more...
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Feb 13, 2012 | wrdw.com
Woman accused of murder in Columbia Co. has violent past
It was a crime scene containing blood, a body and a lot of questions. Now, investigators are putting the pieces together after a woman is arrested accused of killing her roommate. News 12 First at Five / Monday, Feb. 13, 2012... Read more...
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Jan 25, 2012 | wrdw.com
Businesses closing alarm some Columbia County customers
It's been a rough few weeks for national chain businesses in Columbia County, but County leaders say growth is right around the corner. News 12 at 6 o'clock, Wednesday January 25, 2012 MARTINEZ, Ga.--It's been a rough few weeks... Read more...
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Jan 23, 2012 | aikenstandard.com
Bennett Maurice Stokes
Bennett Maurice Stokes RIDGE SPRING, SC – Bennett Maurice Stokes, 45, of 318 Meadow Court, Martinez, Ga., died on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Wise Choice Personal Care Home, Martinez, Ga. Arrangements will be announced later... Read more...
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Jan 13, 2012 | wrdw.com
Martinez family builds area's first LEED-certified 'green' home
You've heard of going green, but one Martinez family is taking it to another level. They're building the area's first LEED-certified home. The Mayfield family in Martinez is building the area's first LEED-certified home.... Read more...
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Jan 9, 2012 | wrdw.com
Columbia Co. searching for suspects in quick-change theft at Taco Bell
After looking over the transactions for the register, it was discovered that a man paid for a meal with a $100 bill. MARTINEZ, Ga. -- Investigators are looking into an incident where a man got away with $99 from a Taco Bell on... Read more...
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Jan 8, 2012 | examiner.com
J. R. Martinez and the girl from Georgia - Exclusive interview
DALTON, Ga. - He came to Georgia partially to honor one woman on Jan. 7, his mother Maria Zavala, but J.R. Martinez ended up showing what a true gentleman he is when he agreed to a last minute interview and... Read more...
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Jan 7, 2012 | tcpalm.com
Wedding: Amanda Leigh Layne and Thomas L. O'Neal III
The groom is employed by the Army as a first lieutenant, registered dietitian stationed at Fort Gordon. Following a wedding trip to Helen, Ga., the couple reside in Martinez, Ga. In this article: Wedding , Virginia Beach ,... Read more...
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Jan 5, 2012 | enctoday.com
Lenoir County waits three days for first baby of 2012
It may have taken three days for Lenoir Memorial Hospital’s first baby of the year to be born, but for Angelina Mendoza Martinez, the birth of her third son, Mario, was nearly three weeks early. On Wednesday, a little more than... Read more...
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Dec 27, 2011 | twincities.com
Ga. haunted house workers say they weren't paid; file suit
Sixty people, most of them teens, who say they were never paid for work at Terror Town, a Halloween haunted house in Martinez, Ga., have filed suit against the operators for allegedly violating the ... Read more...
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Dec 17, 2011 | wrdw.com
Martinez woman builds shoebox gifts for shelter children in CSRA
Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in what we want for Christmas or Hanukkah, but one Martinez woman has perfected the gift of giving this holiday season. She's buying gifts for forty different children in the CSRA who are... Read more...
All similar articles: 1106 >> -
Dec 5, 2011 | wrdw.com
Columbia Co. gives contractor deadline for Springlakes drainage project
Columbia County leaders say they're working hard to get an $800,000 drainage project complete in a Martinez neighborhood. News 12 at 6 o'clock, December 5, 2011 MARTINEZ, Ga.---Columbia County leaders say they're working hard... Read more...
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Dec 3, 2011 | abclocal.go.com
Cain suspends campaign shifting GOP race
Republican presidential candidate, Herman Cain speaks at the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research (AEI) in Washington, Monday, Oct., 31, 2011. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ATLANTA, GA -- The Cain... Read more...
All similar articles: 4418 >> -
Dec 1, 2011 | wrdw.com
Martinez neighbors may be fighting losing battle with low-income development
Neighbors are not giving up the fight to halt a new development in Martinez. Neighbors are currently working to gather signatures on a petition they plan to take before commissioners on Tuesday but it's a battle, they may have... Read more...
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Nov 26, 2011 | grandforksherald.com
Maurice Hedstrom
Maurice Hedstrom, Martinez, GA - 81, formerly of Gilby, ND died Thursday, November 24, 2011 at Downtown V.A. Hospital, Augusta, GA. Maurice Hedstrom, Martinez, GA - 81, formerly of Gilby, ND died Thursday, November 24, 2011 at... Read more...
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Nov 20, 2011 | mysanantonio.com
Early on, GI projected the quality of star power
of J.R. Martinez, 25, who is now living in New York... DANCING WITH THE STARS - J.R. MARTINEZ -- J.R. Martinez is an Iraq War veteran, motivational speaker and actor on ABC's "All My... In this article: J.R. Martinez , Burn ,... Read more...
All similar articles: 1305 >> -
Nov 19, 2011 | wrdw.com
UPDATE: Victim from Martinez apartment fire identified
One person was taken to the hospital after an apartment fire in Martinez. Click to play update Click to play initial report MARTINEZ, Ga. -- One person is in the hospital following an apartment fire on Petersburg Circle late... Read more...
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Nov 18, 2011 | examiner.com
Ten arrested in Polk County Narcotics Enforcement Team investigation
The Polk County Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team would like to announce the arrests of 10 individuals that resulted from an investigation into the distribution, sales, and trafficking of methamphetamine. The... Read more...
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Nov 1, 2011 | wrdw.com
Columbia Co. Commissioners approve study for design of new BMX park
About 60 people packed the commission chamber Tuesday night in support of a $4,800 dollar design study for a BMX and skate park at Blanchard Park. News 12 at 6 o'clock, Tuesday November 1, 2011 MARTINEZ, Ga.---Columbia County... Read more...
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Oct 20, 2011 | examiner.com
Dancing with the stars, Who is JR Martinez?
JR Martinez is a season 13 contestant on Dancing with the Stars on ABC. But who is he? Martinez is a former U.S. Army soldier, thats who.Martinez enlisted in the Army in September of 2002 at the age... Read more...
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Oct 4, 2011 | wrdw.com
2 men shoplift bottle of scotch from Martinez liquor store
An unknown suspect stole a bottle of scotch from Harvards Wine & Beverage by concealing it in his pants. This suspect was involved in a shoplifting case at Harvards Wine & Beverage in Martinez. (WRDW-TV / Oct. 4, 2011)... Read more...
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Oct 3, 2011 | wrdw.com
UPDATE: Road Closure in Martinez until Monday afternoon
Officials in Columbia County say Clark Pointe from Petersburg Road to Cactus Trail in Martinez will be closed. MARTINEZ, Ga-- Officials in Columbia County tell us repairs are well underway on the water main break that occurred... Read more...
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Aug 29, 2011 | wrdw.com
Columbia Co. mother, daughter face murder charge in neglect case
Charges against a mother and daughter have been upgraded from cruelty to murder after an 85-year old woman was found dead. News 12 First at Five / Monday, Aug. 29, 2011 MARTINEZ, Ga. -- It is an unspeakable crime -- letting an... Read more...
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Aug 28, 2011 | wrdw.com
Martinez-Columbia fire crews work two side-by-side structure fires
Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue is working two side-by-side structure fires on Wymberly Drive. MARTINEZ, Ga-- Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue is working two side-by-side structure fires on Wymberly Drive. News 12 has been told the... Read more...
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Aug 27, 2011 | wrdw.com
NEW DETAILS: 2 caregivers charged in "grisly" death of 85-year-old woman
Columbia County Sheriff's Office describe the conditions were an 85-year old's body was found as "grisly" and "deplorable." It's something they rarely see. It was so gruesome that it almost moved a deputy coroner to tears. Read more...
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Aug 26, 2011 | wrdw.com
2 caregivers charged in death of 85-year-old woman
Investigators say Carpenter had been dead for longer than the suspects claim. They say both women gave conflicting statements in the case. Deborah Yvonne Hill and Brittany Hurst have been charged in the death of Blanche... Read more...
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Aug 22, 2011 | wrdw.com
Martinez named 11th 'Most Affordable Growing Community' in US
In a struggling economy, it's news you want to hear. CNN-Money.com rated Martinez in the top 25 Most Affordable Growing Communities in the U.S. News 12 at 6 o'clock, Monday August 22, 2011 MARTINEZ, Ga.---In a struggling... Read more...