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Phoebe’s NICU makes moving plans to new tower
ALBANY, Ga. – One of the Phoebe Health System’s major units is getting ready to plan their move into the new tower. And, as we found out from members of the unit, they’re excited about the expanded care they’ll be able to provide. The Phoebe Neonatal...
Self-service benefit kiosks installed at Dougherty Co. Public Library
ALBANY, Ga. – Over 400 self-service kiosks are being placed across Georgia, providing residents with a convenient way to manage essential services. The Georgia Department of Human Services (GDHS) and the Georgia Public Library Services (GPLS) have partnered to install free self-service kiosks at public libraries across the state, including Dougherty County Public Library locations.
Meet the candidates for mayor of Plains
PLAINS, Ga. (WALB) - Just days from now, the next mayor of Plains will be chosen, with two qualified candidates running. Candidates Joey Recker and Kim Fuller are all running for mayor of Plains. This position became available after former Mayor L.E. Boze Godwin resigned in January after nearly 40 years.
South Georgia pecans could be on their way to India
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Consul General of India, from the Atlanta office, came to Albany Thursday to talk pecans with Southwest Georgia farmers. “The natural beauty, the silence, the amount of silence, I call it the sound of silence,” Consul General Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan said as he described Southwest Georgia.
3 Albany police officers recieve Master’s degrees
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Three Albany Police Department (APD) officers recently received their Master’s degrees, according to a Facebook post by the police department. Sgt. Marita Williams and Lt. Christopher Arline received their Masters in Public Safety Administration from Columbus State University on Friday, May 10. Sgt. Rogelio Diaz...
'Everyone dropped the ball' | Family calls for club closure and stepped up security following sister's death
BUCKHEAD, Ga. — For the first time, we’re hearing from the family of 21-year-old Mari Creighton's family. The rising senior and volleyball player at Albany State University is one of two people killed after shots rang out early Sunday at Elleven45 Lounge in Buckhead. As the calls for...
‘Nobody deserves to pass like this’: Family and friends react to deadly APD crash
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - There are now new elements to the deadly crash involving an Albany Police Department (APD) cruiser. We are now hearing from the family members of the pedestrian struck and killed in that accident and we are hearing from survivors who were on the Crisp County school bus.
One of the Albany area's top crops attracts attention of Indian consulate
ALBANY – A year ago, India took the title as the most-populated country in the world, and the country’s consulate general in Atlanta said Thursday he thinks there is the potential for that huge market to go nuts over a product grown in southwest Georgia. On Thursday, Ramesh...
Car crashes into Albany paint store
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A car has crashed into the Sherwin-Williams paint store in Albany. According to witnesses on scene, the driver allegedly pressed the gas thinking it was the brakes plowing into the store. There were people in the store at the time of the incident, and we are...
City opens investigation into Buckhead nightclub after deadly shooting
The city of Atlanta has launched an investigation into a popular Buckhead nightclub after a deadly shooting reignited community concerns over security and code enforcement violations.
School bus driver retires after four decades
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A beloved bus driver from Richland One has retired after almost 50 years in the district. Mr. Blease Brown was honored for all his hard work at the Richland One employee recognition banquet. “I do love my kids and I'd do anything for my kids,” Brown...
Eagles soar to GIAA state championship
MACON, Ga. (WALB) - The Terrell Academy Eagles have been crowned the GIAA AAA state champions. The Eagles defeated the Valwood Valiants 9-6 in game two at Luther Williams field on Monday to complete the series sweep. The Eagles used a three run inning in the third and fifth inning...
Plan for a wash-out on Saturday
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Some clouds but dry on Wednesday. More sunshine tomorrow as highs climb upper 80s low 90s. Enjoy the warm sunshine before rapid changes bring clouds and rain chances back early Friday. Not a washout but look for scattered showers through the afternoon and evening. Overnight periods of heavy rain become likely for a very wet Saturday.
Georgia to get $120 million in airport funding
ATLANTA — U.S. Sens. the Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff jointly announced new federal funding to upgrade Georgia’s airports through the bipartisan infrastructure law. Ossoff and Warnock announced that Georgia will receive more than $120 million for airport infrastructure upgrades across the state in Fiscal Year 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grant program funding, authorized by the bipartisan infrastructure law. The Albany-based Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is slated to receive $1,120,435. ...
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