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Jimmy Carter’s family farm sold for conservation and future public access
Former President Jimmy Carter’s family farm in Plains, Georgia, was sold to The Conservation Fund for $8.5 million with plans for land preservation and public access. The big picture: The property spans approximately 2,458 acres and was where Carter grew up, worked alongside his father, and later managed after leaving the Navy.
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Leaders Of Cobb: After More Than Three Decades With Ed Voyles, Drew Tutton Looks Ahead to a New Chapter
After more than three decades of building relationships, developing employees, and helping grow dealerships within the Ed Voyles Automotive Group, Drew Tutton is beginning a new chapter in his business career. For Tutton, the transition comes with tremendous gratitude for the Voyles family, the opportunities they provided, and the thousands...
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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 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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State rests in 2023 murder trial, defense to call witnesses Thursday morning
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — The state just rested its case in the trial of an Albany man accused of shooting another man back in 2023. WALB first told you about the incident, which resulted in the death of Dexter Gilbert, 48, in October of 2023. Officials say Dexter Gilbert was found with a bullet wound to the chest on Corn Avenue in Albany. He died at the scene.
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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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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.