Mill worker dies in Turner County

A mill worker has died in Ashburn, Georgia. 24-year-old Keith Branch was an employee at the Golden Peanut Company. The Turner County coroner’s office says Branch was pinned between a railroad car and tractor trailer rig on Monday. He died of extensive chest injuries at Tift Regional Hospital. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating.

Thieves hit south Georgia storage units

South Georgia authorities are working to solve a string of burglaries. According to the Turner County Sheriff's office, over the past six months thieves have hit storage units in Turner and Tift counties. One tip recently led authorities to the recovery of thousands of dollars in stolen goods. Two people were arrested with additional arrests expected.