Saturday, May 18 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-05-18 16:48:01 GMT
The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral. 16-year old Keyanna Lang died from a heart condition. Due to her illness the family couldn't keep lifeMore >>
The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-05-18 12:00:09 GMT
In its effort to hire 10,000 new employees in May, Dollar General will host a career fair at Dollar General located at 2017 N Slappey Blvd. in Albany, Ga. on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.More >>
The event is held as part of the major retailer's effort to hire 10,000 new employees in May...More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:58:09 GMT
A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer CoalitionMore >>
A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer Coalition of Southwest Georgia.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:12 GMT
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months. About 2,000 workers at the Albany base will have to take up to 11 unpaid days off in the next fiscal year that startsMore >>
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:43:28 GMT
The Rat Pack came back to Albany Friday night. Sinatra and Friends performed at Doublegate Country Club to raise money for the Albany Symphony Association. The guys who play the roles of Frank Sinatra,More >>
People danced the night away to Frank Sinatra tunes.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) – Dougherty County Schools are answering First Lady Michelle Obama's call for healthier kids. Georgia's childhood obesity rate is third worst in the nation.
Dougherty County Schools and local chefs gathered at the Government Center plaza to let the community know what they're doing to create healthier meals for students.
The schools participate in the Farm to school program where they get fresh vegetables to prepare for the children. They've also made eating healthier fun for students.
"We're doing mini sliders almost like the Krystal hamburgers, kids are actually eating those, they forget to know, hey this is actually whole grain, this is whole wheat, they like the slider, they like the favor of it, they like that is looks like a Krystal's burger so, we're sneaking in the good on them," said DCSS Nutrition Director Vanessa Hayes.
The Georgia School Nutrition Association is encouraging schools to tell the community their stories.
They're also pushing for healthier school fundraisers to get away from things like selling cookie dough so the state can participate in the USDA Healthier Schools Challenge.
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