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The parents of 6-month old Ja'Kobian Davis say they can't understand why their son died in the care of a trusted babysitter. More >>
The parents of 6-month old Ja'Kobian Davis say they can't understand why their son died in the care of a trusted babysitter. Prosecutors say the investigation into the baby's death continues as the accused killer made her first appearance before a judge Wednesday. More >>
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Dougherty County School Police are under the watchful eye of some law enforcement veterans this week, as a team of experts is assessing the department as part of a plan to improve the entire school system.More >>
Dougherty County School Police are under the watchful eye of some law enforcement veterans this week, as a team of experts is assessing the department as part of a plan to improve the entire school system.More >>
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Do you have a taste for some good ole' south Georgia watermelon? You might have to wait a little bit. Farmers are running about three weeks behind after some crazy spring weather made this one of theirMore >>
Do you have a taste for some good ole' south Georgia watermelon? You might have to wait a little bit. Farmers are running about three weeks behind after some crazy spring weather made this one of their most difficult seasons ever and sent prices up. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:07 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:07:26 GMT
Five people remain in jail in Worth County on meth charges. The Worth County Sheriff's Office and Mid South Drug Task Force found meth when executing search warrants at houses near Oakfield and WarwickMore >>
The Worth County Sheriff's Office and Mid South Drug Task Force found meth when executing search warrants at houses near Oakfield and Warwick Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:05:10 GMT
Mug shot of the suspect, Benny James Johnson III
The search continues tonight for a man accused of trying to rob a Cordele motel. Police say 24-year-old Benny James Johnson the third jumped over the counter of the Ashburn Inn on East 16-th Avenue JuneMore >>
The search continues tonight for a man accused of trying to rob a Cordele motel. Police say 24-year-old Benny James Johnson the third jumped over the counter of the Ashburn Inn on East 16-th Avenue June 13th when no one was at the counter then ran away when an employee walked in on him trying to get money from the cash register.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - County Commission Chairman Jeff Sinyard put the topic of consolidating Albany and Dougherty County governments back on the table.
He told commissioners to review the charter and be prepared to discuss it. Sinyard made good on his promise to get the board talking about merging city and county governments by late summer or early fall.
Commissioners Muarlene Edwards and Gloria Gaines were not on the commission during the original vote.
Now, all the information about consolidation has been passed along to them and is ready to be reviewed by the entire commission.
"It's about letting folks vote," said Sinyard. "I believe the people should have the ability to vote on how they're governed and if you think it's a good idea vote yea and if you think it's a bad idea vote no and then let it fall where it falls but let's let folks decide how they want to be governed."
In the next 14 days, Sinyard hopes to decide how they'll handle the issue. He hopes the commission will take a vote by the end of October.
Sinyard said right now, they're looking at the possibility of a joint meeting between the city and county to discuss the issue.
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