Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:32 AM EDT2013-06-18 04:32:02 GMT
The United Way of Southwest Georgia honors more than a dozen organizations for their leadership in supporting United Way agencies. United Way raised about 1.1-million dollars this year. That's up slightlyMore >>
The United Way of Southwest Georgia honors more than a dozen organizations for their leadership in supporting United Way agencies.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:31 AM EDT2013-06-18 04:31:27 GMT
Dougherty County School Board members want property owners to know, they won't raise your taxes despite another tight budget year. Monday night Board members held a public hearing to give people a chanceMore >>
Dougherty County School Board members want property owners to know, they won't raise your taxes despite another tight budget year.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 04:23:09 GMT
The opening of Albany's new airport terminal remains on schedule despite a delay in the ceremonial opening. Travelers will begin using the new facility at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport two weeks fromMore >>
The opening of Albany's new airport terminal remains on schedule despite a delay in the ceremonial opening.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:03 AM EDT2013-06-18 04:03:40 GMT
A Georgia girl remains hospitalized tonight with serious burns following a boat explosion on Lake Lanier. Apparently, a fuel leak led to the blast. Cell phone video captured by boaters shows a boat burningMore >>
A Georgia girl remains hospitalized tonight with serious burns following a boat explosion on Lake Lanier. Apparently, a fuel leak led to the blast.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:59:55 GMT
Police are asking banks to be on the lookout for a woman who has cashed thousands of dollars in forged checks. So far, she's hit Colony Banks in Albany, Valdosta, Moultrie, and Sylvester. Sylvester PoliceMore >>
Police hope to stop a successful forger who's gotten away with thousands of dollars so far by cashing fraudulent checks at multiple south Georgia banks.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) – A senior at Westover High School dedicated his final Eagle Scout project to a teacher he says changed his life and the lives of so many others.
Mrs. Kathy Nelson taught for thirty years. Five of those years she spent teaching at the L.I.F.E Gifted Center in Albany. She lost her battle with cancer in 2007.
Thursday, soon to be Eagle Scout Jordan Cox, held a dedication ceremony for "Kathy's Garden" at the Gifted Center where Mrs. Nelson taught Cox for two years.
Cox spent months planning and designing the garden that will serve to honor his favorite teacher.
"Mrs. Nelson was definitely inspirational. Not only to me but to every student in my class and I'm pretty sure every class after me," said Jordon Cox.
"She always wanted the children to do their very best and to reach their full potential," said Mr. Robert Nelson, her husband.
Jordon Cox made sure the garden had a plenty of "Georgia Bulldog" touches. He says Mrs. Nelson was a huge UGA football fan. Cox also asked for her husband's help picking out specific flowers he knew she loved. The garden will also serve as an outdoor classroom at the DCSS Gifted Center.
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