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New project aims for cleaner, more equitable transportation for Black communities in Georgia
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Several Georgia groups are working together to make transportation cleaner while also ensuring it serves the state’s minority communities. The Electric Black Futures project will work with Black communities in Atlanta, Albany...
Members of Dougherty County's legislative delegation discuss legislative wins during chamber reception
ALBANY – This year, area state legislators brought home some bacon to southwest Georgia for needs that included mental health, housing and facility improvements, and on Wednesday the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce showed their appreciation to some of those lawmakers. Legislators who attended included state Sen. Freddie Powell...
Family remembers ASU student after deadly Atlanta shooting
ATLANTA, Ga. (WALB) - Police say a shooting that left an Albany State University student-athlete, and another person dead was “not a random act.”. Mariam Creighton, 21, died early Sunday morning when she was shot at Elleven45 Lounge in Buckhead. Officials say there was a dispute inside the club...
City opens investigation into Buckhead nightclub after deadly shooting
The city of Atlanta has launched an investigation into a popular Buckhead nightclub after a deadly shooting reignited community concerns over security and code enforcement violations.
Teen driver critically injured in Colquitt Co. hit and run, suspect wanted
MOULTRIE, Ga. (WALB) - A 19-year-old is in critical condition, after a hit-and-run crash in Colquitt County. WALB has obtained surveillance video showing the moment Jordan Jones was hit by a pickup truck while riding his moped north on Veteran’s Parkway in Moultrie. The crash happened on Tuesday, May 14, just after 9:30 p.m.
Grandmom Makes History By Becoming Registered Nurse At 69: ‘Age Is Just A Number’
Loretta Mack, a 69-year-old African American grandmother hailing from Albany, Georgia, has realized her lifelong aspiration of becoming a registered nurse. With this feat, she has broken the age barrier and served as an inspiration to many with her perseverance and dedication!. “After everyone was waiting for Loretta to finish...
Albany American Legion Auxiliary Unit 30 celebrates long-time member’s 102nd birthday
ALBANY – Many of the women of the Albany Post 30 American Legion Auxiliary Unit can tell stories of Frances Davis’ dancing. The 101-year-old always loved to line dance and square dance. Claudia McDaniel, a member of the auxiliary, said she remembers Davis’ red, white and blue dance attire and her crystal shoes.
Two teens killed, Three others injured in ATV crash in Meigs Thursday
MEIGS, Ga. (WCTV) - The Georgia State Patrol is investigating an ATV crash that left two teenagers dead and three other teens injured Thursday in Meigs, according to the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office. The teens were all between the ages of 14 and 16, the sheriff’s office said.
Southwest Georgia Housing Task Force hosts 24th annual Housing Conference
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On Tuesday, potential homebuyers, landlords and renters came together in Albany to navigate the challenges of affordable housing availability. It was part of the Southwest Georgia Housing Task Force’s 24th annual housing conference. A panel of experts covered key topics such as building and developing new housing and finding resources for repairing homes. These are projects that are happening year-round.
Pedestrian killed, several injured after Georgia school bus collides with police SUV
ALBANY, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. A pedestrian has died after a crash involving a school bus and police car in Georgia. Seven patients were transported on Friday morning from the scene where an Albany Police Department patrol car and a Crisp County Schools bus collided at a downtown intersection.
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