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) – Dougherty County Schools are answering First Lady Michelle Obama's call for healthier kids. Georgia's childhood obesity rate is third worst in the nation.
Dougherty County Schools and local chefs gathered at the Government Center plaza to let the community know what they're doing to create healthier meals for students.
The schools participate in the Farm to school program where they get fresh vegetables to prepare for the children. They've also made eating healthier fun for students.
"We're doing mini sliders almost like the Krystal hamburgers, kids are actually eating those, they forget to know, hey this is actually whole grain, this is whole wheat, they like the slider, they like the favor of it, they like that is looks like a Krystal's burger so, we're sneaking in the good on them," said DCSS Nutrition Director Vanessa Hayes.
The Georgia School Nutrition Association is encouraging schools to tell the community their stories.
They're also pushing for healthier school fundraisers to get away from things like selling cookie dough so the state can participate in the USDA Healthier Schools Challenge.
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