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Edison residents worry how new ordinance could affect 65-mile yard sale and other events
EDISON – Edison’s mayor and council members are deciding on an ordinance that would regulate the use of property for events in the city as well as require licenses and regulatory fees for vendors or events that are planned within the city limits. The ordinance defines an event...
Rehoboth Ranch Ministries to expand efforts to support foster family moving to Calhoun County
EDISON – When Rob Morgan began Rehoboth Ranch Ministries in Calhoun County, he knew he didn’t want the ranch to be boxed into a single purpose. For about seven years, the ranch has served as a rehabilitation center for some 160 men struggling with addiction. By the end of 2024, a corner of the 90-acres will become a home for a foster family of about six fostered children. A Lee County family with about nine years experience fostering children will make the move out to Calhoun County to raise the foster children along with their adopted children.
Saturday an Alert Day with strong storms possible
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Clusters of thunderstorms will disrupt a portion of the holiday weekend. As weak disturbances track across the region, showers and storms will fire up and push SE into SGA on Saturday. Not widespread activity therefore not a washout however some storms may become strong-severe. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat with hail possible. Stay alert and have an indoor shelter if storms roll your way while outdoors.
WATCH: Susan Embert walks free after murder conviction dismissal
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - After years behind bars, and a murder conviction overturning, a Dougherty County woman facing life in prison in connection to her husband’s murder has now been released. In a WALB exclusive video, Susan Embert is seen walking with a family member from the Dougherty County...
Unofficial start to summer arrives with a cold front
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Summer-like conditions continue through the holiday weekend. Highs top low-mid 90s with lows upper 60s low 70s. Along with hotter temperatures the humidity rises resulting in feels like readings mid-upper 90s around 100°. A cold front slides into the region with our next best chance...
Lee Co. man sentenced following November 2023 narcotics investigation
LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - The Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has released a significant update to a November 2023 investigation that led to an arrest. On November 7, 2023, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigation Division (LCSO NID) was part of a multi-agency, joint surveillance/enforcement operation targeting Brian Chadwick Jeffcoat of Lee County, according to a Facebook post by the sheriff’s office.
Blakely Secretary Accused of Swindling Over $100K from Georgia Machine Shop
A 67-year-old Blakely, GA woman has been caught with her hand in the cookie jar after Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents slapped her with charges of hefty theft. Brenda Stein, alleged sticky-fingered secretary, now faces two counts of felony theft by taking for purportedly pocketing over $100,000, announced the Georgia Bureau of Investigation yesterday.
Leesburg man on probation gets 23-year meth sentence
ALBANY – A Leesburg resident serving federal supervised release and state probation for prior drug distribution convictions was sentenced to serve more than 23 years in federal prison for supplying methamphetamine and fentanyl in the community, including to a woman who had recently given birth to his child. Brian...
Albany woman facing additional fraud charges
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A fraud suspect has been rebooked on additional charges after attempting to cash in stolen money orders. According to the Albany Police Department (APD), Bryanna West, 22, was arrested on Thursday, May 9, after she cashed money orders that had been stolen from the mail. While...
Photos: Flags placed at cemeteries to honor fallen servicemembers for Memorial Day 2024
Flags placed at cemeteries to honor fallen servicemembers for Memorial Day 2024 ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - MAY 23: Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, also known as the "Old Guard," place flags at the headstones of U.S. military personnel buried at Arlington National Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day, on May 23, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. Nearly 1,500 joint service members will spend around four hours placing small American flags in front of more than 260,000 headstones. The cemetery, consisting of 639 acres, is the final resting place of approximately 400,000 veterans and their dependents. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images) (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
Hot with isolated showers and storms for the Memorial Day weekend
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A tranquil but cloudy start to Friday. Temperatures for the day will climb into the warm upper 80s and low 90s with little chance for rainfall expected for the day. Partly cloudy skies are the name of the game for most of the day and into the night. A few areas of fog can’t be ruled out as lows fall into the upper 60s and low 70s.
Record Memorial Day travel numbers predicted, officials push traffic safety
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Over 1 million Georgians are driving to their Memorial Day holiday weekend destinations to kick off their summer vacation. “We all are going to the beach, and I ain’t got to go back to work until Tuesday,” traveler Eren Jas said. While some are...
Dougherty Co. leaders say revised ordinances will tackle blighted properties
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - While blighted properties continue to plague the city of Albany, out in the county neighbors are dealing with overgrown vegetation and unmanaged properties. Victor Edwards, Dougherty County Commissioner, said there are roughly 1,000 blighted homes scattered throughout several districts that neighbors are forced to live next...
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