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Albany woman celebrates significant milestone 101st birthday
ALBANY, Ga. – A resident of Dougherty county marked a significant birthday milestone this past weekend, with just as large a family on hand to celebrate. Beatrice Malone Smith celebrated her 101st birthday with her family gathering in Albany, where Beatrice has lived her entire life. Her extensive family...
Paint Crisp County Blue
Staff Reports Beginning May 1, 2024, leading up to our Annual Law Enforcement Memorial and National Police Week, we invite you to stand with us in honoring and saluting the dedication of our law enforcement officers, both past and present, who bravely serve our community. #PaintTheTownBlue No artistic skills required—there are countless ways to demonstrate […] The post Paint Crisp County Blue appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Albany Area Primary Health Care receives $5.2M grant
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc. is the recipient of a $5,187,269 Health Center Program grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The announcement came Monday from Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., (GA-02). “Even though more Americans have access to affordable healthcare...
Some showers but hotter days ahead
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Summer-like from the weekend extends through the week. Before the heat peaks, scattered showers and isolated storms return Tuesday afternoon. A strong storm or two is possible with gusty winds however a severe outbreak isn’t expected. Rainfall will average 1/4-1/2″ while some not even a raindrop.
One more day of dry weather before isolated rain chances enter the forecast.
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Through Monday: Surface High pressure will dominate the forecast and keep southeasterly winds across South Georgia. This will not do much for us tonight as skies begin to clear and lows fall into the upper 50s and low 60s, but this will keep moisture around on Monday. This introduces a chance for a spotty shower or two mainly in our western counties. Most will remain dry and fairly sunny throughout Monday as highs climb into the middle 80s.
Albany police searching for bike theft suspect
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department (APD) is asking the public to help identify the suspect in a bike theft. Police say the suspect stole a bike from the garage of a home in the 2500 block of Ridgewood Lane. The Trek Touring Nike bike is worth about $1,200.
Merry Acres Track and Field team earns gold in two state events
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - One way to keep the high school programs at the top is to start before they get there. The City of Albany is finding ways to get kids involved. At Merry Acres Middle School, it’s starting to pay dividends. “This new school based athletics program...
Lee County man injured after accidental shooting, sheriff’s office says
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Lee County Sheriff’s Office now confirms that a Sunday night shooting was accidental. A sheriff’s department spokesperson told WALB News 10′s Ashanti Isaac that deputies came to a home on the 100 block of Alder Drive for a registered welfare check shortly after 5:30 p.m. Sunday and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound with non-life-threatening injuries.
Car destroyed after catching fire on US 19 Dragway
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On Friday, April 26, the Albany Fire Department responded to a car on fire at the US 19 Dragway in Albany. According to officials, at around 8:02 p.m., a person reported a vehicle on fire at the dragway. All occupants were able to be taken out of the vehicle before first responders arrived.
Dropping rain chances and breezy winds as we close out the weekend
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Sunday: High pressure will dominate the eastern United States, leading to winds out of the southeast and mild highs in the 80s. Slightly drier air will prevent any shower activity for your Sunday and give way to more abundance in sunshine. Temperatures moving into the night will drop into the low to middle 60s.
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