Baldwin County commissioner arrested; Athens-Clarke jail upgrades planned

FOX 5 Atlanta reported that Baldwin County Commission Chair Kendrick Butts was arrested following a family dispute where he allegedly threatened a relative's life. Deputies said the relative provided audio evidence from an indoor Ring camera capturing the threat during a phone call. No physical violence was reported, and Butts was booked on charges of terroristic threats and acts.

The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office announced plans to upgrade the Athens-Clarke County Jail after inmate deaths occurred last year. The improvements include reinstating on-site video communication with inmates, upgrading facility-wide technology, adding new medical equipment, and updating security cameras.

In Lee County, animal control workers rescued a stray cat that had a SpaghettiOs can stuck around its head. The rescue was prompted by a resident's tip and a video of the event has gained over 1,600 views on social media. Officials urged residents to secure their trash to protect wildlife and pets.

Additionally, the Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $635 million after no ticket matched all the numbers in Monday night’s drawing. The cash option for the jackpot is approximately $267.5 million.