Saturday, May 25 2013 11:37 PM EDT2013-05-26 03:37:45 GMT
Albany Panther's first ever beer fest just wrapped up tonight. For 25 bucks beer lovers sampled more than 20 types of beer at the Civic Center and there was plenty of entertainment. Musical acts, suchMore >>
Albany Panther's held their first ever beer fest Saturday night. More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:33 PM EDT2013-05-26 03:33:38 GMT
Albany Police held a gospel concert to raise money for their annual community picnic event. Musical artists from around south Georgia performed at the Albany Municipal Auditorium Saturday afternoon.More >>
Albany Police held a gospel concert to raise money for their annual community picnic event.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:30:39 GMT
A Turner County man is now in custody after he had a standoff with deputies for about two hours Saturday evening. Sheriff Andy Hester says deputies were called to the home of Ricky Nelson on CoverdaleMore >>
A man had a standoff with Turner County deputies for about two hours Saturday evening.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:27:57 GMT
Supporters of a 6-year-old Albany boy battling a serious brain disorder are coming together once more to help with his medical bills. This time, with a Vegas style event. This may seem like a regularMore >>
Supporters of a 6-year-old Albany boy battling a serious brain disorder are coming together once more to help with his medical bills. This time, with a Vegas style event.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:52:02 GMT
A woman is recovering after her SUV was struck by another vehicle, flipping it several times. It happened around 3:15pm Saturday, near the 1500 block of U.S. Highway 19. Officials say John Earley wasMore >>
A woman is recovering after her SUV was struck by another vehicle, flipping it several times.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) – An Albany woman is hoping to knock hunger out of the park.
Grace McWilliams works with other volunteers in Albany on green issues, like recycling and conservation. While working on those issues, she learned how much of a problem human hunger continues to be.
Around the world, thousands of people still die everyday of starvation. McWilliams wants to do something to combat that. She's organized a home runs for hunger derby.
Entrants will pay ten dollars each plus solicit sponsors for home runs. That money will be used to buy meal packs to feed the hungry in other countries.
McWilliams said, "Albany, for the most part, we're very blessed here and I felt like we needed to come together to help the people who are less fortunate than ourselves because the situation is only getting worse and we actually can make a difference."
The derby is open to players sixteen and up and will take place September 19th at Ken Gardens sport complex. If you want to play, now is the time to sign up. You can pick up registration packets at Albany Computer on Ledo Road and Computer Nerd next to the Winn-Dixie in Lee County.
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