Early on July 13, 2025, Glynn County Police responded to suspicious activity at the Circle K on Millennium Boulevard after two men were seen covering a vehicle's license plate.

 

Officers identified one individual as a Florida resident and soon connected him to an alleged theft at a nearby Walmart self-checkout.

 

Investigations revealed the suspect used the "skip scanning" method—deliberately not scanning some items while paying for others—an increasingly common retail crime.

 

Similar cases have surfaced across Florida this year, including a Clermont couple accused of stealing $127.37 in merchandise and a school principal charged for concealing items at self-checkout.

 

These incidents highlight a wider trend, prompting retailers to bolster surveillance and staff training to deter self-checkout fraud.

 

Authorities urge customers to follow store policies and remind the community that ongoing enforcement efforts aim to keep local shopping safe and fair for everyone.

 

Southeast Georgia is preparing for a stormy Mother’s Day weekend, as a series of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are set to impact the region.

 

The National Weather Service warns that an upper-level trough from Canada down to the ArkLaTex region is channeling moist air, setting the stage for widespread storms beginning Friday and lasting through the weekend.

 

Friday’s forecast calls for highs in the low to mid-80s, with gusty winds and the possibility of hail. Parts of Middle and East Georgia are under a Marginal Risk for severe weather.

 

Rainfall will intensify on Sunday and Monday, with totals possibly reaching 3 to 5 inches or more. Flash flooding is a significant concern, especially in low-lying or poorly drained areas.

 

Savannah stands to benefit from much-needed rainfall, but flooding risk will remain elevated. Residents should monitor local forecasts, avoid flooded roads, and have emergency plans ready.

 

Conditions should improve by midweek, bringing drier, sunnier weather by Wednesday.