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National Peanut Festival and PETA clash over ‘Grizzly Encounter’ show at fairgrounds
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — For generations, the National Peanut Festival has drawn families form the Wiregrass and beyond with food, rides and entertainment. But one attraction is stirring controversy this year as animal advocates push back against a bear act at the 2026 festival. On November 6, the NPF opened the gates to the fairgrounds […]
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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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Albany, Dougherty County, consider new emblems as residents question spending priorities
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — A proposal to add emblems inside the Albany Dougherty County Government chambers is drawing different reactions from a commissioner and some residents. Albany Ward 5 Commissioner Colette Jenkins said the emblems would give the chamber a unique identity. Some residents said taxpayer money should be spent on more important things.