Community
Suspect wanted after fatal hit-and-run in Jenkins County
By Linda Foster
Atlanta woman arrested in Wilkes County for her child's death
Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
More from Katherine →Editor-in-Chief · Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 2:15 PM · 1 min read
WILKES COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) - An Atlanta woman was arrested in the CSRA overnight for the death of her child, officials said. Jasmine Smoak was taken into custody in Wilkes County, Georgia. According to WSB-TV, investigators found the child inside a home on Cardinal Drive in southwest Atlanta around 7:20 Monday night. Family members were [...]
Up nextSuspect wanted after fatal hit-and-run in Jenkins CountyCommunity · 1 min read
More Community stories
Community
Augusta Entertainment Complex to officially be named James Brown Entertainment Complex
By Marcus Chen
Community
Do negative political ads sway Georgia voters? Experts weigh in ahead of Election Day
By Katherine Langford
Community
Six Flags announces new safety measure after fatal Goliath tragedy
By Katherine Langford