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Information from The Georgia Department of Labor- The Georgia Department of Labor says Metro Albany's unemployment rate increased to 8.7 percent in June, up three-tenths of a percentage point from 8.4More >>
The rate increased because of seasonal factors, such as the summer job loss among non-contract school workers and temporary layoffs, primarily in manufacturing. There were 60,500 jobs in Albany in June, down by 300, or 0.5 percent, from 60,800 in May. Most of the loss came in state government and the service-related industries.More >>
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ALGIERS, Algeria (WALB) - An Air Algerie flight with 110 passengers and 6 crew member has vanished from radar.The flight, which was headed to Algiers from Burkina Faso, disappeared about 50 minutes after takeoff.The plane's flight path passes over Mali where military unrest continues in country's north. The U.S. recently banned flights into and over African conflict zones, including Mali.This comes just days after a Malaysian Airliner was shot down over Ukraine killing everyone on boardCopyri...More >>
ALGIERS, Algeria (WALB) - An Air Algerie flight with 110 passengers and 6 crew member has vanished from radar.The flight, which was headed to Algiers from Burkina Faso, disappeared about 50 minutes after takeoff.The plane's flight path passes over Mali where military unrest continues in country's north. The U.S. recently banned flights into and over African conflict zones, including Mali.This comes just days after a Malaysian Airliner was shot down over Ukraine killing everyone on boardCopyri...More >>
VALDOSTA, GA (WALB) - Albany-area seniors are displaying their art in Valdosta.
The SOWEGA Council on Aging has offered art classes to seniors for 17 years.
18 of their artists have their work on display at Smith Northview Hospital in Valdosta through September first. The art is for sale.
The proceeds go to the Annette Howell Turner Center for the arts and to the artists themselves. The hospital's Assistant Director says the exhibit creates awareness for the art community.
"There's some great stories from some of these people," said Chuck Roberts, Assistant Director. "One lady in particular came and hugged and just said how thankful she was and how much art saved her life."
Smith Northview Hospital has rotating displays of art throughout the year. In December and January, the hospital showcases art for elementary students in Valdosta and Lowndes County.
