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Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission Meeting focuses on business development
ALBANY, Ga. – The Albany-Dougherty Department of Economic Development Commission gather to discuss a series of ambitious initiatives. The ADEDC recently convened to deliberate on a range of topics, including finances and business development in the Albany area. “Our role in the community is to not only try to...
Turner Air Force Base Restoration Advisory Board under consideration
ALBANY -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, is seeking public feedback no later than July 10, 2024, regarding interest in establishing a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) for the Turner Air Force Base Formerly Used Defense (FUD) Sites property, located in Dougherty County, approximately one mile east of Albany and just south of the Flint River.
Dougherty County District Attorney’s Office, local law enforcement to hold Community Cookout
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A Community Cookout is set to be held on Saturday, June 15, to bridge the gap between the community and law enforcement. The purpose of this cookout is to emphasize the “serve” in “Protect and Serve,” according to a release by the county.
When It Roars, Go Indoors! Lightning Safety Tips
ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Lightning strikes the U.S. about 25 million times a year! Your odds of being struck by it is one in 15 thousand. That sounds slim but if you play the lotto, your odds of winning is one in 300 million. But you still play! That’s why you have to take this storm season seriously. According to the CDC, 73 percent of the lightning deaths happen in June, July, and August, and more happen on Saturdays. Lightning can strike from as far as 10 miles away from a thunderstorm, so it’s crucial to take lightning safety seriously. National Lightning Safety Awareness begins June 23rd.
Bishop announces funding for black history museum
THOMASVILLE – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., announced a $413,425 federal grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Jack Hadley Black History Museum located in Thomasville. The grant was made possible through the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program. The Jack...
Duo sought in motor vehicle theft
ALBANY — The Dougherty County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest involved in a motor vehicle theft. The incident occurred about 9:45 p.m. Thursday. That’s when the driver of a black 2015 Mercedes Benz 250 left their vehicle running and unlocked at The Express Lane Food Mart, located at 3000 Sylvester Road.
City to transition traffic lights at Roosevelt Railroad Crossing
ALBANY – The city of Albany has begun the transition of the five traffic signals at the Roosevelt Avenue railroad crossing from an all-red flash operation to a standard red, yellow, and green operation.
SOWEGA Rising holds Wear Orange Rally against gun violence
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On Saturday, June 8, SOWEGA RISING hosted its annual Orange Rally Candlelight Vigil and Movie in the Park event in an effort to stop gun violence. The event was free to the public and organizers say it was a family-friendly way for the community to show solidarity against gun violence.
Colquitt County hosts first flag football minicamp
MOULTRIE, GA – After an incredible inaugural season, Colquitt County flag football hosted day one of their first ever youth flag football camp Thursday morning. “We tailored it just for the girls who were between fifth and eighth grade,” Lady Packers head flag football coach Kirk Woodall said. “The whole point of the camp is to spread flag football and to see its growth, and it’s been tremendous here in Colquitt County.”
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 native plays in UFL conference championship
BIRMINGHAM, Al. (WALB) - Vantrel McMillan was sitting on his couch just a few weeks ago contemplating retirement and ending his dream of playing professional football. Instead, he took a road trip to Massachusetts, signing with the Pirates of the Indoor Football League. After finishing last season with the Michigan...
Trending drier with low humidity
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - As a cold front tracks east, isolated showers and storms remain possible tonight. Behind the front a refreshingly dry airmass which drops the humidity Friday and Saturday as highs top low-mid 90s. Nice conditions continue through Sunday. However it gets hotter mid-upper 90s while feeling much...
Wingstop among the new restaurants coming to Albany
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - It’s chicken galore in Albany as several chicken restaurants are popping up around town. A Wingstop is opening on Ledo Road next to Verizon. There are over 50 locations across Georgia. The restaurant specializes in wings in different flavors like mango habanero. There is no set date for when the Wingstop will be open.
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