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Dougherty County Police Officer issues seat belt citation
The Memorial Day Holiday weekend is here, and Dougherty county police are gearing up for a busy weekend. They'll be keeping a close eye on the roads, and are asking motorists to stay safe. Police saidMore >>
The Memorial Day Holiday weekend is here, and Dougherty county police are gearing up for a busy weekend. They'll be keeping a close eye on the roads, and are asking motorists to stay safe.More >>
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The Albany Dougherty County Post of the American Legion will be on the lawn of the Albany Mall Saturday morning at 8:00 to erect 122 white crosses. They are there to represent the men and women fromMore >>
The Albany Dougherty County Post of the American Legion will be on the lawn of the Albany Mall Saturday morning at 8:00 to erect 122 white crosses.More >>
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A huge truck load of peanut butter is headed to Oklahoma tornado victims. Friday afternoon, 31,680 jars of it were loaded onto a truck at Lineage Logistics in Albany. The 22 pallets of peanut butterMore >>
Friday afternoon, 31,680 jars of it were loaded onto a truck at Lineage Logistics in Albany.More >>
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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.
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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.
ALBANY, GA (WALB) –The owners of a Dougherty County convenience store have settled a civil complaint filed by the state when investigators seized the store in a gambling raid.
The three owners are back in control of the store but still face criminal charges.
Prosecutors say Ahmed Ayaz and George and Melanie Bagain agreed to pay a $120,000 judgement to settle the state's civil lawsuit.
Authorities seized the store on the South Liberty Expressway as well as their homes, cars, and land that prosecutors say the suspects paid for with proceeds from illegal gambling machines.
Dougherty D.A. Greg Edwards said "Gambling sounds like a victimless crime. But in reality a lot of the people that are involved in this type of activity end up using money they receive from public support, to go gamble."
Ayaz and the Bagains are accused of laundering more than $100,000 earned from those illegal gambling machines.
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