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WALB spoke with Sumter County Fire Chief Jerry Harmon, who said the home was a total loss and that the cause of the fire remains under investigation. He also said no injuries were reported.

Authorities said the incident remains under investigation.

A traffic stop on U.S. Highway 84 in Brooks County led to the seizure of illegal narcotics, cash, and a vehicle.

While searching for the dog involved in the original call, an officer saw a man place a child into a child safety seat, yell at the child, and shake the seat, police said.

“Make the right choice,” Prince said. “No destination is worth risking a life.”

The Dawson Police Department said the arrests are part of its ongoing efforts to proactively remove illegal drugs and firearms from the community.

Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while first responders investigate the crash and work to clear the roadway.

Investigators also allege one of the firearms had been reported stolen from Miami.

Investigators identified several additional child victims, all age 13 or younger, across multiple South Georgia counties.

WARE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Six people have been arrested in connection with a multi-county child sexual abuse investigation that has identified eight victims ranging in age from 3 to 13 years old, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.