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Crews work to repair cave-in on Albany road
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Crews work to repair a cave-in at Holloway Avenue. On Thursday, June 6, 2024, crews began working to repair a cave-in at Holloway Avenue and Newton Road. The cave-in is in the westbound lane of Holloway Avenue under the light. According to the City of Albany,...
Albany city leaders held town hall to discuss poverty, community solutions
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A town hall was held at the Albany Civic Center on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ward 1 Commissioner Jon Howard hosted the town hall. The town hall focused on poverty, the contributing factors, and identifying solutions to help move the community forward. Nearly...
Albany Humane Society temporarily closed to intakes due to parvovirus
ALBANY – When two dogs were brought into the Albany Humane Society on Monday, it seemed like part of an ordinary day at the facility. Both strays, picked up in rural Dougherty County, one about 4 months and the other about 2 years old, were found roaming at different locations.
Sergeant Major retires at Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany
MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE-ALBANY – Marines at Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany said farewell to Sgt. Maj. Chad Coston Thursday morning as he heads into retirement. Coston enlisted into the U.S. Marine Corps on June 1, 1994 and served three decades. In that time, he held a multitude of duties, including Section Leader, Platoon Sergeant, First Sergeant for Lima Company 3rd Battalion 3rd Marines. His deployments and operational experience span from the Korean Marine Exchange Program to Operation Iraqi Freedom.
New developments are coming to downtown Leesburg
LEESBURG, Ga. (WALB) -Coming soon, residents of Lee County can expect to see a new and revitalized downtown Leesburg strip area. Bob Alexander, Leesburg city manager, says he’s excited about what this new area could offer to residents in Lee County. “The downtown area is the heart and soul...
Pardons and Parole Board members meet with crime victims
ATLANTA - The State Board of Pardons and Paroles is engaging crime victims through Victim Impact Sessions. The VIS is facilitated by the Georgia Office of Victim Services through a district attorney's office. Victim Impact Sessions allow victims to discuss their case in a meeting with a Parole Board member, staff from the Georgia Office of Victim Services, and Clemency staff.
Albany Area Arts Council’s 24th Annual Southwest Georgia Regional Fine Art Exhibition & Sale
ALBANY, Ga. – A long-standing summer tradition in South Georgia’s art community is returning this weekend. The Albany Area Arts Council is kicking off their 24th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition downtown this weekend, featuring artists from across southwest Georgia. The exhibit will run for multiple weeks during the...
East Albany sees new business growth
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - East Albany is continuing to grow even after recently losing its’ Roses store to West Albany. The Cutology Barber Salon and Spa franchise has finally made its way to East Albany, and the owner, Carlos Davis, says this business is meant to serve the community in more ways than one.
Sylvester awarded UGA Connected Resilient Community designation
SYLVESTER -- The city of Sylvester has earned UGA’s Connected Resilient Community (CRC) designation after working alongside University of Georgia partners to complete multiple projects designed to make the community more attractive to economic development and improve quality of life. Sylvester was awarded the CRC designation during a May...
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