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Freezing tonight with warmer temperatures on the way next week
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Albany opens warming center for three nights as cold temperatures move in
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The City of Albany is opening a warming center this weekend to provide people with a warm place to stay overnight as colder temperatures move into the area. The city will activate Operation Safe Place on Friday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 15. The Albany Transit...
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‘It follows you forever’: Iraq veteran from Albany shares his story
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Before Albert Campbell built a career selling cars in Albany, he served in the Army during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Today, he says the lessons he learned in the military helped him succeed. But the hardships of war have stayed with him, too. He hopes his story will help people understand the sacrifices he says are sometimes overlooked on Veterans Day.
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Albany community remembers longtime Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful director Julia Bowles
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany-Dougherty County community is mourning the loss of former Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful Executive Director Julia Bowles. According to Mathews Funeral Home, Bowles passed away at home, surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Albany, Bowles was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church....
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Albany officer receives kidney transplant after community-wide search for donor
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - An Albany Police Department (APD) officer who once faced an uncertain future while battling Stage 5 kidney disease is now recovering after receiving a life-saving kidney transplant. Officer Quas’Jon Flowers, known as “Q,” underwent surgery at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital on Oct. 29, nearly a year after...
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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.
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Dr. Robyn Mann Johnson with Albany Area Primary Health Care, Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Robyn Mann Johnson with Albany Area Primary Health Care shares tips for those participating in Medicare open enrollment in 2026. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your company, please contact us.
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Oak Grove Baptist hosts free giveaway this Saturday
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Oak Grove Baptist Church will host a giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 14. The giveaway will be from 9am - 12pm at 1210 Eight Mile Road in Albany. Organizers say that there will be a variety of items for free, including free refreshments. OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS...