Saturday, May 18 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-05-18 16:48:01 GMT
The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral. 16-year old Keyanna Lang died from a heart condition. Due to her illness the family couldn't keep lifeMore >>
The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-05-18 12:00:09 GMT
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Friday, May 17 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:58:09 GMT
A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer CoalitionMore >>
A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer Coalition of Southwest Georgia.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:12 GMT
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months. About 2,000 workers at the Albany base will have to take up to 11 unpaid days off in the next fiscal year that startsMore >>
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:43:28 GMT
The Rat Pack came back to Albany Friday night. Sinatra and Friends performed at Doublegate Country Club to raise money for the Albany Symphony Association. The guys who play the roles of Frank Sinatra,More >>
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ALBANY, GA (WALB) – The Colquitt County Courthouse Square will be full of music and activities this weekend.
Friday night, the courthouse lawn will host a country star. Throughout the afternoon, crews set up for the free concert on the courthouse lawn. The concert is the kick off for the Spring Fling and Backyard BBQ Competition this weekend. It will be two days full of activities for kids and adults. There were already chairs on the lawn reserving a place for the big concert.
"Friday the festival kicks off with John Conlee, free concert here on the Colquitt County Courthouse Square. Conlee's had 26 number one hits, we have a lot of fans in this area for him so we're real excited about that, That kicks off at 8:00 tonight," said Amy Johnson, Downtown MainStreet Director.
Saturday, events start with a pancake breakfast at 7:00 AM. From nine to four there will be activities for all ages. 26 teams will compete in the annual Backyard BBQ Competition and there will be plenty of activities for kids including a Downtown Idol contest.
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