Thursday, May 23 2013 5:13 AM EDT2013-05-23 09:13:58 GMT
Dougherty County Police believe a pair of convenience store smash and grabs may be the work of the same two men. The first smash and grab happened around 2:20 am at the Pit Stop convenience store atMore >>
Dougherty County Police believe a pair of convenience store smash and grabs may be the work of the same two men.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:26:38 GMT
If you're traveling this Memorial Day Weekend, you may notice you're paying about the same at the pump as last year. AAA says the average gas price in Georgia right now is about $3.46 a gallon. That'sMore >>
If you're traveling this Memorial Day Weekend, you may notice you're paying about the same at the pump as last year.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:46 GMT
Looks like will have great weather for Memorial Day weekend and DNR Rangers are preparing for big crowds on Lake Blackshear. Rangers expect a large number of boaters all weekend. They say they will strictlyMore >>
Looks like will have great weather for Memorial Day weekend and DNR Rangers are preparing for big crowds on Lake Blackshear.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:14:04 GMT
A Cordele woman and her father are leading an effort to send clothes and other supplies to tornado victims in Moore, Oklahoma. Not only are a lot of people already donating items, but people are chippingMore >>
A Cordele woman and her father are leading an effort to send clothes and other supplies to tornado victims in Moore, Oklahoma.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:20:52 GMT
The Lee County Sheriff's Department is now working with the Albany Crime stoppers. The Lee County Sheriff's Department asked to join the Albany Crime-stoppers program. The Sheriff's Department believesMore >>
The Lee County Sheriff's Department is now working with the Albany Crime stoppers. The Lee County Sheriff's Department asked to join the Albany Crime-stoppers program. The Sheriff's Department believes it will be a helpful tool in closing some cases.
ALBANY, GA (WALB) – Peanut shelling industry leaders say they are making progress in restoring the peanut's image as a safe and stable food supply.
More than 120 members of the American Peanut Shellers Association, from Virginia to Texas met in Albany today.
Last year's salmonella outbreak linked to peanut products led to one of the largest product recalls in U.S. history. Industry leaders pushed for stronger food safety laws to assure consumers their products are safe. So far this year, peanut butter processing and sales are at a record high.
The Georgia Ag and Consumer Affairs Commission Chairman, Senator John Bulloch, said "We're required to be sure that our products are handled in a safe manner, and they don't have any chemicals put on them that are dangerous and could have an effect on the consumer."
Senator Bulloch was given an award by the Sheller's Association for leading the state's new agriculture testing and safety legislation. Shellers are concerned about this year's harvest that's only about 80 percent complete because of heavy rains during harvest time.
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