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Dougherty County Police say tips called in by WALB News Ten viewers led them to charge a Baconton man for a hit and run over the weekend. Dougherty County Police issued arrest warrants Tuesday for 50More >>
Dougherty County Police say tips called in by WALB News Ten viewers led them to charge a Baconton man for a hit and run over the weekend.More >>
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Downtown Albany will be full of cyclists from all over the Southeast flying through the streets this weekend. The SB&T Bike Race will be held there to kick off the Southeast Regional Series moving throughMore >>
Downtown Albany will be full of cyclists from all over the Southeast flying through the streets this weekend. The SB&T Bike Race will kick off the Southeast Regional Series.More >>
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New details on construction of the new terminal at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. Construction crews are working on the final touches. Right now, officials are looking at bids for food vendors. TheyMore >>
New details on construction of the new terminal at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. Construction crews are working on the final touches.More >>
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Supporters of a former Pelham teacher, accused of assaulting his principal, came out Tuesday to support him. They spoke to the Pelham School board saying former Pelham Elementary School teacher BobbyMore >>
Supporters of a former Pelham teacher, accused of assaulting his principal, came out Tuesday to support him.More >>
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Some folks in South Georgia know all too well the destruction a powerful tornado can cause. Back in 2000, a tornado killed 11 people in Camilla. That prompted Mitchell County to become the state's firstMore >>
Some folks in South Georgia know all too well the destruction a powerful tornado can cause. Back in 2000, a tornado killed 11 people in Camilla.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - The South Georgia jobless rate rises again. September's rate rose to 10.2, up from 9.9 in August. Albany's rate rose to 10.3%.
George Ferguson was laid off from Cooper Tire earlier this year. He's worked side jobs make ends meet, but is still searching for a job that brings in a steady income for his family again.
"A lot of jobs are leaving Albany. So it kind of puts you in the situation where everybody's going for the few spots and positions, so you have to be the most outstanding," said Ferguson.
Coffee county has the highest jobless rate in our region, and one of the highest in the state. 16.8% of the county is looking for work.
That's likely because Pilgrim's Pride closed it's Douglas plant in May. It employed nearly 1300 people and indirectly provided about 2500 other jobs.
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