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Thomasville daycare center van stolen over the weekend
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - A Thomasville daycare says its van was stolen early Sunday, according to a post. An administrator for the Mount Zion Daycare Center Facebook group says their van was stolen at around 3 a.m. “We do a lot of our community and are at a loss to...
Pebble Hill Plantation tours highlight famous visitors
THOMASVILLE -- Pebble Hill Plantation is offering a series of special curator-led tours of the historic Main House and the Elisabeth Ireland Poe Gallery this summer. The tours, “Friends, Family, and Distinguished Guests of Pebble Hill Plantation” and “Women’s Work: Women Artists and Artisans in the Pebble Hill Collection” both will be led by museum Curator Lori Curtis.
19-year-old dies in Cairo car crash
GRADY COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Georgia State Patrol (GSP) says a 19-year-old man was killed after a Thursday night crash in Cairo. State troopers responded to the scene of 20th St NE around 11:30 p.m. Troopers say the sedan drove out of its lane when it crashed into a power...
Flooding and strong-severe storms possible
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday morning due to multiple possible strong to severe storms. The First Alert Weather Day for Monday has ended, however, a Flood Watch remains in effect through 8 p.m. Tuesday for Grady and Seminole Counties. Rainfall around 3 inches has fallen and with an additional 3-4 inches possible flash flooding may occur. Watch for rising water in those areas.
School closures announced ahead of severe weather
Schools in the Big Bend and South Georgia are announcing school closings ahead of severe weather expected to impact South Georgia and parts of the Big Bend. SEMINOLE: Seminole County School System: Due to unknown weather conditions, Seminole County Schools will be canceled for tomorrow, Friday, May 10th, 2024. Stay home and stay safe!
Decatur County Board of Education meeting agenda, May 16, 2024
CALL TO ORDER………………………………………..……….………….…..KEITH LYLE INVOCATION………………………………………….……….……….WINSTON ROLLINS ADOPTION OF AGENDA………………………….…………………..…….…KEITH LYLE APPROVAL OF MINUTES……………………….………………..….…….…..KEITH LYLE SPECIAL RECOGNITION & PRESENTATIONS: BHS 2024 Top Five Graduates FFA State Winners Program of Exceptional Services Award of Excellence System Retiree Recognition PUBLIC PARTICIPATION………………………………………..…….……….KEITH LYLE PUBLIC COMMMENT FOR FY25 BUDGET INFORMATION ITEMS: Administrative Services Report…………………………………………..Supt. English Supt. Informational Items Financial/Nutritional Report […] The post Decatur County Board of Education meeting agenda, May 16, 2024 appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Step N’ Stones Autism Academy and Therapy Services hosts 3rd Annual Autism Awareness Fair
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - Step N’ Stones Autism Academy and Therapy Services held its third annual Autism Awareness Festival on Saturday, May 11. Shauna Bell, therapist at Step N’ Stones, says this is their largest event so far. “It’s so exciting to see that we were just sitting...
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