Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:44 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:44:24 GMT
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.Several hundred canoeists and kayakers are taking part in Paddle Georgia 2013. It'sMore >>
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:34 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:34:01 GMT
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.The Albany Housing Authority is still working on a plan that could bring up to 30-millionMore >>
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:05 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:05:52 GMT
Five months after the mysterious murder of a Coffee County woman, people gathered Tuesday night in Douglas to remember her and to launch a community effort to make sure her case isn't forgotten. FriendsMore >>
People gather to bring attention to one of many unsolved murders of women in Coffee County.More >>
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 >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - The fight continues to get a fired Albany Assistant Fire Chief rehired but the city stands by the decision. They've also formally responded to charges of discrimination.
Rod Jolivette was fired for ordering an on-duty fire crew to help remove carpet and furniture from his aunt and uncle's flooded home. He also filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claiming he was passed over for a promotion in favor of a less-qualified white man last year.
In a written response released Tuesday, the city claimed Jolivette scored much lower than two other candidates during a rigorous interview process and didn't file a formal complaint until after he was fired.
Tuesday night, dozens of people crowded the Albany city commission meeting to support Jolivette and ask that he be reinstated. They say he was just helping others. "This is what firemen do. I don't care if it is his parents or who he assists. That's what firemen do. They help one another," said Reverend John Burr to commissioners.
City commissioners told Jolivette's supporters there's really nothing they can do. The city's response to the EEOC complaint states that Jolivette was fired because he abused his authority and lied during an investigation into the matter.
Jolivette has appealed his termination to City Manager Alfred Lott. A hearing is scheduled for June 8th.
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