Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:25:17 GMT
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. The condition ofMore >>
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:24:00 GMT
Sherwood Baptist Church is inviting all children to join its Backyard Bible club. The club runs from 10-noon until Friday.Church members assist the children in worship and bible study.The camp is heldMore >>
Sherwood Baptist Church is inviting all children to join its Backyard Bible club. The club runs from 10-noon until Friday.Church members assist the children in worship and bible study.The camp is heldMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:04:37 GMT
Dan McCarthy, AHA Executive Director, stands before city commissioners during Tuesday's Meeting
An Albany Housing Authority plan to revitalize a central Albany neighborhood gets a stamp of approval from city leaders. Commissioners approved a resolution of support for the plan to transform McIntoshMore >>
An Albany Housing Authority plan to revitalize a central Albany neighborhood gets a stamp of approval from city leaders. Commissioners approved a resolution of support for the plan to transform McIntosh Homes into a thriving mixed income community called "The Oaks at North Intown".More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:52:43 GMT
Flying a model airplane within Albany's city limits could soon be outlawed because of privacy concerns. Tuesday, City Commissioner Roger Marietta proposed an ordinance to ban the aircraft because ofMore >>
Flying a model airplane within Albany's city limits could soon be outlawed because of privacy concerns. Tuesday, City Commissioner Roger Marietta proposed an ordinance to ban the aircraft because of their ability to take photographs from above.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:43:40 GMT
South Georgia law enforcers get specialized training in dealing with domestic violence victims. The Georgia Commission on Family Violence reports the Peach State is tenth in the nation for domestic violenceMore >>
Georgia is tenth in the nation in the rate of domestic violence deaths, and the Commission on Family Violence is training law enforcement to help victims.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Some members of the community continue to rally behind a fired Albany Assistant Fire Chief.
Rod Jolivette was fired last month because he ordered a fire crew to clean up a relative's flooded house on Gail Avenue. Wednesday night, People Clergy Community Involvement gathered to support Jolivette at the government center in downtown Albany.
They say more serious incidents have taken place within the Albany Fire Department without such harsh punishment. Retired Albany Fire Department Captain William Byrd says Jolivette didn't deserve to be fired.
"Chief Jolivette was just being himself, helping someone in need. It doesn't matter that it was his family. He would help a total stranger," said Byrd.
"You would not believe what this fire department does in Albany and Dougherty County. It's the good ole boy system. It's got to stop and stop now," said Bishop John Burr with PCCI.
Jolivette filed an EEOC complaint after he was fired contending he was passed over for promotion last November because he's black. PCCI expects a big crowd to show up at the Albany City Commission meeting Tuesday to ask city leaders for answers.
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