Friday, May 24 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:36:19 GMT
Summer at Wild Adventures in Valdosta kicks off this weekend. The park has a lot planned for the celebration, including free admission for military and first responders. Starting this weekend WildMore >>
The park has a lot planned for the celebration, including free admission for military and first responders.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:30:04 GMT
A Valdosta High School senior drove off from school today with a brand new car. An academic program, geared at keeping high schoolers on track, put the 18-year-old in the drawing. And Friday morning onlyMore >>
An academic program, geared at keeping high schoolers on track, put the 18-year-old in the drawing. And Friday morning only his key unlocked the car.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:13:22 GMT
New 3D technology is allowing south Georgia patients to take a glimpse into their own surgical future. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Courtney Houston of Thomasville recently purchased a Vectra 3D Imager. TheMore >>
Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Courtney Houston of Thomasville recently purchased a Vectra 3D Imager.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:06:03 GMT
A South Georgia grower can never really relax, because the next weather, disease, or pest issue is always right around the corner. This week the insect thrip has become quite active on South Georgia cottonMore >>
A South Georgia grower can never really relax, because the next weather, disease, or pest issue is always right around the corner. This week the insect thrip has become quite active on South Georgia cotton and peanuts.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:50:55 GMT
If you are in the market for a new home, Tifton has one you won't find anywhere else. After years of careful planning and construction, Tifton's Green House is now on the market. And ironically, theMore >>
If you are in the market for a new home, Tifton has one you won't find anywhere else. And ironically, the house of the future is nestled in between two homes in Tifton's historic district, and it's designed to fit right in.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) – The Dougherty County School Board voted Wednesday to table the issue of furloughing teachers for an additional three days this school year.
The system has been told by the state that it will lose money for three days pay for state funded teachers.
The administration recommended furloughs for all teachers and 12-month staffers. Wednesday, Board members asked staff to look into alternative ways to cut costs without furloughing teachers again. That will be difficult, if not impossible.
Teacher salaries make up about $77 Million of the budget. Total salary costs in the system are around $96 Million.
"There are some gray areas," said R. D. Harter said Public Information Director. "There are some questionable times that we could use to provide furlough days. I think the staff took due diligence in studying different alternatives but the recommendation, it's worth hearing the board and the concerns of their constituents."
Bus drivers, bus monitors and crossing guards, who only work the 180 days students are in class, so far, haven't been considered for furloughs.
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