Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:49:18 GMT
By JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press BERLIN (AP) - Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs asMore >>
Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50 terror threats.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:44 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:44:24 GMT
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.Several hundred canoeists and kayakers are taking part in Paddle Georgia 2013. It'sMore >>
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:34 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:34:01 GMT
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.The Albany Housing Authority is still working on a plan that could bring up to 30-millionMore >>
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:05 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:05:52 GMT
Five months after the mysterious murder of a Coffee County woman, people gathered Tuesday night in Douglas to remember her and to launch a community effort to make sure her case isn't forgotten. FriendsMore >>
People gather to bring attention to one of many unsolved murders of women in Coffee County.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:25:17 GMT
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. The condition ofMore >>
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) –Southwest Georgia Regional Airport officials have engineering designs to build a nearly $16 million terminal complex, to meet new Homeland Security and TSA security requirements. Now the question is, will the money to build it be raised?
The current TSA passenger and baggage screening areas at the Albany airport are cramped, and cause passengers to wait without bathroom or refreshment facilities from the time they go through security screening until boarding their jet.
A 24,000 square foot terminal complex with new jet aprons and parking lots has been designed and engineered to replace the 50 year old facility. Airport officials say the new terminal is needed not only for economic development, but also to meet future security measures and safety.
Airport Director Yvette Aehle said "Our building right now is falling down around us. I'm spending more and more money to maintain it. It would really be helpful to just go ahead and demolish the current building and build a new facility."
Albany and Dougherty County would need to provide four million dollars as a local share, with the F.A.A. providing 11 million dollars in grant money to build the new airport terminal complex.
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