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'It exposed a weakness': Cairo leaders raise alarm over failure to alert residents
CAIRO, Ga. — A shooting investigation that sent Washington Middle School into lockdown has exposed what a Cairo city official calls a troubling weakness in the city's ability to warn residents about potential threats. During Monday's City Council meeting, council member Charles Renaud raised concerns about the city's lack...
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Opening date set for long-awaited new Oglethorpe Bridge in Albany
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — A new bridge carrying Oglethorpe Boulevard over the Flint River in downtown Albany is scheduled to open Dec. 11, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). The contractor building the bridge has set the opening date for the crossing, which also carries U.S. 82...
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Teen, 15, Called Mom to Say He’d Been Shot on Halloween. She Tracked His Phone and Found Him Dead in Abandoned Home
Austin Payne’s mother reportedly tracked his cellphone to an abandoned home after he failed to return on Halloween night
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Albany police respond after 14-year-old accidentally shoots himself in foot
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Albany police are working to learn more after a 14-year-old accidentally shot himself Monday night. Police say officers were called to Sands Drive around 7:15 p.m. following reports of a shooting. According to police, the teen accidentally shot himself in the foot. No one has...
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Albany police arrest man in connection with three store robberies
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) —A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with robberies at three Albany stores, according to the Albany Police Department. Police said officers responded to an attempted robbery at the Dollar General at 1906 E. Oglethorpe Blvd. on Nov. 9. A man entered the store and handed the cashier a note claiming he had a gun and demanding money from the register, according to police.
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Albany Hits the Civic Center Hardwoods Saturday Morning
ALBANY, Ga. – Get ready for a full day of hoops at the Fall Ball Middle School Classic! Hosted by the Albany Parks & Recreation Department, this one-day basketball tournament brings together six middle school boys’ teams and six middle school girls’ teams for a day of competition at the Albany Civic Center.
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Trial underway for man charged in fatal 2023 Albany shooting
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — A jury will soon determine the fate of an Albany man accused of shooting and killing another in Oct. 2023. Reginald Jefferson was 53 years old when authorities say he allegedly killed Dexter Gilbert, 48. According to an indictment, Jefferson faces:. Malice Murder. Felony Murder.
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Boots, Bling, and a Night to Shine in Albany Saturday
ALBANY, Ga. – The Autumn Classic Charity Horse Show is excited to announce its 2026 Preshow Party theme: Boots, Bling, and A Night to Shine! This year’s event will benefit A Night to Shine Albany, an incredible organization dedicated to celebrating and honoring individuals with special needs. Patrons...
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Cairo leaders discuss possibility of downtown entertainment district ordinance
CAIRO, Ga. (WCTV) - Cairo city leaders could soon let you sip and stroll downtown in hopes of bringing more people to the city’s center. Commissioners met Monday night to take a first look at a proposed entertainment district. Mayor Arlisha Williams said the goal of the entertainment district...
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Albany State to Face Shorter in Week 11 Football Matchup
ALBANY, Ga. — Albany State University football will travel to Rome, Georgia, to face Shorter University on Saturday, November 14, at 1 p.m. The game will be the Golden Rams' 11th contest of the 2026 season. The match up is part of a two-year football partnership between the Southern...
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Retired veterans build wheelchair ramp for Albany Army veteran
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — A group of retired veterans built a wheelchair ramp on Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, for a disabled U.S. Army veteran at his home on Johnny W. Williams Road, one day before Veterans Day. Aaron Dawson served in the Army for seven years. He was born...