Planning underway for 2010 Albany Mardi Gras - WALB.com, South Georgia News, Weather, Sports
Member Center:
By Karen Cohilas - bio | email
ALBANY, GA (WALB) – Approximately 50,000 people gathered in the streets of downtown for three days of events and activities Last year.
Organizer Phil Cannon expects more people this year as the pro bike races and marathon continue to draw bigger crowds.
He appeared before the Albany city commission Tuesday morning to encourage department heads and leaders to help put the city's best foot forward.
"It's important that everybody know about it, everybody buys into the program, simply because it's gotten so big, that we're on display to the world. It's our opportunity to invite the world into Albany."
Cannon says runners from 15 countries took part in last year's marathon. This year's festival will be the first weekend in March.
©2010 WALB News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Feedback
A baby was killed and five others were injured in a wreck in Albany early Sunday morning, according to Georgia State Patrol.
More >>A baby was killed and five others were injured in a wreck in Albany early Sunday morning, according to Georgia State Patrol.
More >>A deadly holiday weekend. Georgia State Patrol troopers said as of Monday evening at 7 p.m., 17 people died on the roads over Memorial Holiday weekend, a staggering 340 percent increase from the five fatalities last year.
More >>A deadly holiday weekend. Georgia State Patrol troopers said as of Monday evening at 7 p.m., 17 people died on the roads over Memorial Holiday weekend, a staggering 340 percent increase from the five fatalities last year.
More >>A marine veteran walked miles to honor his fallen comrade, Steve Sutton.
More >>A marine veteran walked miles to honor his fallen comrade, Steve Sutton.
More >>Dozens of folks spent their Memorial Day at one of Georgia's most popular state parks.
More >>Dozens of folks spent their Memorial Day at one of Georgia's most popular state parks.
More >>From beach trips to cook outs, some believe the true meaning of Memorial Days has been lost over the years.
More >>From beach trips to cook outs, some believe the true meaning of Memorial Days has been lost over the years.
More >> |  P.O. Box 3130
Albany, GA 31706 (229) 446-1010
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2017 Raycom Media. All Rights Reserved. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service, and Ad Choices.
|
