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‘It’s heartbreaking’: Family remembers man killed in Albany Sunday morning homicide
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - An Albany family is remembering their loved one after he was killed in an early Sunday morning homicide. Dougherty County police said a domestic dispute between Ken Covin, 37, and his girlfriend Jenna Colley led to Covin’s death. According to Dougherty County District Attorney Greg Edwards, preliminary evidence shows that the cause of death for Covin is a stabbing.
Albany police searching for suspect in March 7 homicide
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department (APD) is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a person of interest in a March 7 homicide. Malik Ladin Frazier, 24, is wanted for questioning a homicide that occurred in the 1000 block of Radium Springs Road. Anyone with information...
Albany city manager headed for new job in Virginia, report says
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Albany’s current city manager is headed northeast to take a position at a Virginia city near the state’s capital. Steven Carter, who has been Albany’s city manager since 2021, has taken the same position in the city of Portsmouth, according to 13NewsNow. He will reportedly start there on April 22.
Albany Humane Society’s ‘Bark at the Moon’ returns
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Albany Humane Society’s ‘Bark at the Moon’ is set to return this April. Meet one year old Lilian the Pitbull, Lilian came to the Albany Humane society as a stray about 15 weeks ago. When she arrived, she was quickly diagnosed with Demodectic Mange, a non-contagious skin disease caused by a parasitic mite, that causes them to lose their fur, and be very itchy. On top of that, it’s also caused by bad nutrition and stress.
4 suspects in custody after high speed chase ends in Warwick following smash and grab car burglaries in Cordele
CORDELE, Ga. – New tonight, a smash and grab burglary unfolded early Monday afternoon at businesses along Frontage Road in Cordele. The incident involved the burglary of three vehicles, with an undisclosed amount of merchandise and personal items stolen. One suspect was reportedly wearing an orange hoodie. Law enforcement...
Upcoming water festival features activities to educate Albany 3rd-graders
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful is hosting the Water Festival to help educate children about the many uses of water. The Water Festival is a hands-on two-day event that provides third-grade students with a “fun educational opportunity” to learn, appreciate and explore the many uses of water.
Commercial Block, Leesburg
There are few historic commercial structures remaining in Leesburg. This commercial block, which appears to have contained three storefronts at one time, is the most significant, and is used today as city offices. Leesburg was first known as Wooten Station, in 1870, for the railroad stop established here and renamed...
Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in South Ga.
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Several cities across South Georgia are hosting St. Patrick’s Day events for the community to come out and celebrate. Below is a list of events in several South Georgia cities:. Lee County. Lee Pub will host a St. Patrck’s Day Bash starting at 7 p.m....
Community dumpsters to be available in Warwick
WARWICK, Ga. (WALB) - Community dumpsters will be available beginning on Friday, March 29 through Sunday, March 31. Friday, March 29, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 31, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. According to the Warwick Police...
Area Beat Report March 15 through 17, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Angry, Gregory Montreal (Bonded Out), 21, Seat Belt Violation/DUI-Alcohol/Failure to Maintain Lane/Driver use due care/Driving while licensed suspended or revoked/Theft by receiving stolen property – Misdemeanor/Failure to report striking fixed object/Driving too fast for conditions Barker, Derrick Bernard (Bonded Out), 40, Burglary/Aggravated Assault/Battery/Failure to Appear Barron, Stephen Bernard […] The post Area Beat Report March 15 through 17, 2024 appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Great American Cleanup to help Lee Co. residents dispose of unwanted items
LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Lee County residents are encouraged to participate in the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 6. Residents can bring their unwanted items to the county landfill and dispose of them at no cost, according to the Lee County Chamber of Commerce. Tires are limited to...
City of Albany encouraging residents to share personal experiences with natural disasters
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The city of Albany is holding a public meeting on Thursday, March 21 for the creation of the Albany Resiliency Plan. According to the city, the Albany Resiliency Plan is funded by a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Planning Grant. The plan will “improve...
Phoebe accepting nominations for Lemuel Griffin Community Service Award
ALBANY, Ga. – The Phoebe Health System is once again looking to honor the biggest volunteers in the community. And, it’s being done in honor of a man whose name was synonymous with the health system as well as giving back. The man in question is Lemuel Griffin,...
Lady Canes win Southeast Regional, advance to the Elite 8 of the NCAA Division II women's tournament
SALISBURY, N.C. (WALB) - Tuesday night the Lady Canes clinched their spot in the Elite 8 with a dominating 79-62 win over the number two seed Carson Newman. GSW trailed by six after one but outscored the Eagles 65-42 the rest of the way. The hot shooting continued for the Canes, they shot 51% from the field, while holding the Eagles to just under 38%. GSW’s bench was dominant led by Ndidiamaka Ndukwe who led the team with 21 points. The reserves outscored Carson Newman’s bench 49 to 4.
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