WALB News10 Archives, August, 2004 - WALB.com, Albany News, Weather, Sports
Sunday 8/1/2004
Church celebrates new building
Early voting for runoff opens Monday
Gangs go after youth and deface property
Infant dies in head-on collision
Meet "Flint" the Flint River turtle
Monday 8/2/2004
Advanced voting for run off underway
Albany Police host National Night Out
ASA celebrates 22 years in Albany
Brawl injures trooper and teenager
Church celebrates new building
Experiment may help pecan growers conserve water
Growing pains at Americus-Sumter
LAMP hands out school supplies
Man dies, likely not from wreck
Man on lawnmower struck by car
Mayor vows to keep streets safe after brawl
No prison for police officer convicted of theft
Senate Candidate comes to town
Stealing from the delivery man
Thousands stolen from Camilla business
Three people involved in a weekend shooting are identified
Women indicted for infant's death
Tuesday 8/3/2004
Albany night club is temporarily shut down
Pack, Blue Devils and Trojans all have eyes on playoffs
Another claim of police brutality
ASU players report for practice
Clark Avenue wreck leaves one dead
Deputies looking for meth lab maker
Earning a master's degree doesn't take all your earnings
Former Lowndes officer to be arraigned in N.Y.
Gwinnett County woman arrested for "pumping" Albany man
Hawks ready to make another major trade
Leaders examine APD hiring practices
Motorist 'gets a charge' from utility line
National Night Out blood drive
Neighbors take stand against crime, drugs
South Georgia Shooters compete for national title
Stadium renovations almost complete
Troopers keep training up to date
Woman arrested for stealing from charity
Woman injures intoxicated husband
Woman finds class ring lost for 24 years
Wednesday 8/4/2004
10 Country: Jack's Wiggle Farm
ASU players report for practice
Business owner reacts to Highway 280 Project
Businessman has divine plans for old Belk building
Candidate reminds voters about run-off
Convenience store burglars nabbed
Crisp County and the City of Cordele are working to attract new industries
Darton names new athletic director
Ethics Board looks into Worth County testing
Fourth APD officer suspected of law breaking
Man suspected of making methamphetamine
New teachers attracted to Lee County
Norman Park soldier home for R & R
Officer urging teens to buckle up
Pack, Blue Devils and Trojans all have eyes on playoffs
Panthers, Trojans welcome challenges
Property owners in Cordele should get ready to pay higher taxes.
Sanderson Farms will start building soon
Tift County considers smoking ban and allowing mixed drinks
Valdosta considers Sunday alcohol sales
Thursday 8/5/2004
Apartment fire starts with candle
10 Country: Jack's Wiggle Farm
ABAC adds two sports, drops one
First day of school to raise voter turnout?
Grant provides housing improvements
Humane Society employees fired
Man jailed after entering home with ax
Man runs from police, is captured
More students go toTifton for UGA degree
P&G reports growth for end of fiscal year
Reading, writing, and religion
Researchers battle tomato spotted wilt virus
Smoke free hospital giving free nicotine patches
Sounds of the auction go high-tech
South Georgia farmers learn how to conserve water
TCC, Ware Co. reload for region title run; Bainbridge rebuilds running game
Friday 8/6/2004
Ashburn honors fallen basketball star
Businesswoman, State Rep candidate face off
Classical Guitarist to perform
First day of School brings on Mixed emotions
Good football on the horizon for Good Life City
Leaders hope tour brings transportation improvements
Library gets free CD's from lawsuit
Local Sports Scoreboard-August 6, 2004
Residents celebrate 40 days of prayer
Schools get back to business with safe start to year
South Georgia man featured on Encore
Students miss first day of classes
TCC, Ware Co. reload for region title run; Bainbridge rebuilds running game
Technology helps the blind enjoy life
Woman admits to killing boyfriend
Saturday 8/7/2004
Child starts fire inside foster home
Cancer Society sends out warning
Carter, Bishop help explain Medicare law
"Grape Stomp" helps grow South Georgia Winery
Pfizer helps uninsured get meds
Type O blood supply critically low
Sunday 8/8/2004
Country's best to dive in Moultrie
Churches sign petition to keep county dry
Doctors celebrate 50 years of good health
Fitzgerald chickens gain supporters
Foundation opposed to liquor vote
Monday 8/9/2004
Blazers' QB picture may not be settled
City council says yes to new alcohol amendments
Downtown Norman Park has little life left
Dumais family hopes to win gold on two continents
Former Lowndes star involved in big baseball trade
Future sales tax projects adding up
Homeowners beware unqualified contractors
Kids recruited to stop natural gas disasters
'Makers, Cougars and Rams eye big years in 2004
Riles gets release from Louisville
Run-off turnout historically low
Thurman suspended for three games
Triplets head home from hospital
Voters will decide on liquor sales
Albany commissioners evaluate City Manager
Alcohol controversy not over yet
Arrested cops still serving on APD
Communities show support for the United Way
District Attorney injured in highway wreck
Four people arrested in burglary
Hurricane Condition III declared at Moody
Indians, Bobcats and Eagles look to rebuild in '04
Lee will seek another term as county commissioner
Leverett takes Lee County District 4
Local Sports Scoreboard-August 10, 2004
Man arrested for raping 10-year-old girl
Newcomers make Region 1-AA even tougher
Rain doesn't stop State House 151 candidates
Redbone candidates expect close race
Roberts ends 12 years at State Capital
Shocking revelations come from APD review
South Georgia Company fined by OSHA
Two traditional Southern foods combine into one cool treat
Voters cast ballots in 2 runoffs
Voters will decide on liquor sales
Wally Roberts wins Lee Co. Redbone runoff
Albany, Lee County prepare for Bonnie
Area governments, schools have storm in mind
Ashburn Police make arrests in mob fight
Bonnie better organized approaching Gulf coast
City workers in Americus prepare for heavy rain
D.A., assistant D.A. will recover
Fitzgerald, Irwin County take their rivalry to region 2-AA
Hurricane Condition III declared at Moody Air Force Base
Man dies in early morning fire
Plane makes emergency landing on highway
Region 1-A has same faces in new places
South Georgia counties get several inches of rain
South Georgia deputy is in jail
Teenagers enjoy extreme entertainment with a message
Tropical storms bring welcome rain
Voters in Sumter County oust their sheriff
Thursday 8/12/2004
10 Country: Jean's King Observance
Account set up for victim's of fire
Citizens become police officers
D.A. office continues work without two top officers
Disaster aid packed from Albany
Ex-candidate files complaint with state
Fitzgerald, Irwin County take their rivalry to region 2-AA
Flood watches issued; now Charley looms for Florida
Hubbard William "Bill" Lancaster
Leaking septic tank, live stock may be source of pollutant
Man dies in early morning fire
Merck sponsors two RiverQuarium exhibits
Perdue helps usher in Agri-advances
Public Works prevents potential flooding
Some Floridians ride out the storms in Georgia
Stricter security for neighborhoods
Friday 8/13/2004
Account set up for fire victims
Charley is strong, but should leave Florida overnight
Clinch expecting a challenge for region 1-A title
District Attorney moved to Albany hospital
Farmers prepared for the worst
Firefighter suffers chest pains
Florida family takes refuge in Georgia
Florida officials discourage evacuation on I-75
Floridians moving slowly out of danger zones
Georgia Power, Home Depot shift into disaster gear
Getting out of Florida without using I-75
Hurricane Charley chases away Floridians
Saturday 8/14/2004
Democrats rally for Rainey and Sizemore
Disaster volunteers head to Florida
"Fatal Vision" helps teens steer clear of danger
Florida evacuees head back home
Georgia escapes Charley's destruction
Now the Carolinas get a taste of Charley
Sunday 8/15/2004
Child vaccinations reach record high
East coast Georgia gets a little stormy weather
Governor warns of more budget cuts
Monday 8/16/2004
Albany company donates school supplies
City looks to panel for police improvement
Deadly intersection needs of caution light
Eagles, Knights look to build on success
Everybody wants a share of SPLOST money
Fall semester kicks off at VSU
Foreign food aids housed in South Georgia
Hole in the Wall Gang caught again
Pocket rockets are hitting the street
Property owners brace for tax explosion
Proposed dumping fees get trashed
Restaurant leads military donation drive
Students happily receive supplies
Truckers offer aid to hurricane victims
Young impersonator honors The King
Monday 8/17/2004
A battle of power explodes at commission meeting
ASU financial aid, students at odds
Bluegrass biker behind Peach State bars
CAP Commander moves to bigger squadron
City looks to panel for police improvement
First responders prepare for next flood
Full service gas, without full service price
Health experts prepare for flu season
International program makes students better thinkers, communicators
Local Sports Scoreboard-August 17, 2004
Police evaluation includes lengthy list of recommendations
Riverquarium holds first big crowd
Wednesday 8/18/2004
Airport says improvements are vital
Baby dies in bed with her father
Bainbridge teen headed to prison for murder
Bomb threats phoned into Lee schools
Detox the next big thing in diets?
Drew hoping to be a Diamondback soon
Drill tests Merck employees and SWAT team
Drug agents hope for help from Meth Summit
Fowler addresses Park Officials
Hospital sues over faxes sent to community
Immunizations up in South Georgia
Kerfoot qualifies as Independent
Kids get started on Olympic dreams
Man wanted for passing bad checks
Opening of Riverquarium's I-Werks theater delayed
Police officer attends national academy
S. Georgia companies donate to hurricane victims
SCA hopes to spread volleyball fever in south Georgia
South Carolina police chief reviewing APD
South Georgia County hopes for more tourists
Students learn city government
Three former state champions and a rookie are now region rivals
Truck veers off road, kills two
Thursday 8/19/2004
10 Country: Car Wash Philosophers
Albany man presented top police award
Competition improves employees' health
Education all the way from the Ukraine
Food bank helps hurricane victims
Georgia water Quenches victims' thirst
Local Sports Scoreboard-August 19, 2004
Man goes to prison for drive by shootings
New business victim of heavy equipment theft
New service could save your life
No Sunday alcohol sales for Valdosta
Peanuts pushed as low carb snack
People worried about flu vaccine shortage
Phoebe turns to legal team after discovering phantom faxer
S. Georgia based company earnings up
Southland season opener moved to Macon
Stadium ready for football season
Truckers shipping relief items
Warriors, Valiants have holes to fill this season
Friday 8/20/2004
A year later, Dawson shops bustling
Battling West Nile in Dougherty County
Concrete truck driver hurt in crash
Expect some changes with your checking account
Florida murder suspect caught after chase
Gillionville project long overdue
Langdale helps restore power in Florida
Lowndes murder suspect arrested
More young people are hesitant to join the military
South Ga. roads see multiple fatalities
Stadium ready for football season
Student choir to sing for Bush
United Way kicks off new campaign
Woman claims insurance rip-off
Saturday 8/21/2004
Benefit concert for Sherry Manning
Drunk driver injures two in crash
Forum addresses organic peanuts
Girl scouts learn to fight back
Top Georgia democrat responds to Kerry attack ads
West Nile survivor says beware mosquitoes
Sunday 8/22/2004
Albany dentist heads Georgia Dental Association
Family will fight for baby-sitter's conviction
High School Football Scoreboard August 20th-21st
Law Enforcement Center delayed
Local Sports Scoreboard-August 21, 2004
Mistrial declared in shaken baby case
Overtime pay rule changes start
Rynders goes to Republican National Convention
Sumter jailer arrested for drug smuggling
Monday 8/23/2004
100+ year-old courthouse facelift underway
A S. GA store clerk is held up by an armed robber
Chase suspect faces list of charges
Family will fight for baby-sitter's conviction
Former ASU employee pleads guilty to child molestation
South Georgia student diagnosed with hepatitis
Rose City Classic canceled
SPLOST project list slimming up
Top Doc calls Phoebe actions "cowardly"
Top Georgia Dem responds to Kerry attack ads
Vollmer gives last presidential address
Wednesday 8/24/2004
A teen and adult die in two separate car crashes
Albany Tech. gets classroom on wheels
Church book makes state archives
Getting ATI money from city, county will be tough
Hooters Tour coming to Valdosta
Local Sports Scoreboard-August 24, 2004
MCLB soon to post job openings
Moms of pre-schoolers need support, friendship
New armor kits being developed at Albany MCLB
Public health helps fight terrorism
Republican state senate candidate kicks off campaign
Sales tax money need for park master plan
State Rep wants Phoebe's finances open
Students bring relief to hurricane victims
Women get fired and get high school diploma
Wednesday 8/25/2004
A doll that reacts like a human
A new program to prevent family violence
Culture losing out in sales tax fight
Darton baseball, softball ready for a bright future
Doctors call for Phoebe CEO's resignation
Lillian Juanita Barwick Martin
Local park offers Georgia's best programming
"No" sends robber out the door
Posey ready to for World Junior National Baseball Championships
Protection order changes woman's life
Rams ready to test new scoreboard
Safety inspector arrested in bribe scandal
Teaching kids a GREAT program
Who will be the new Fire Chief in Cairo?
Thursday 8/26/2004
10 Country: Shannon's Big Break
Albany power crews provide relief to hurricane victims
Attorney says Phoebe assumed D.A.'s job
Career center helps people find jobs
Darton baseball, softball ready for a bright future
Darton soccer teams are ready for 2004 season
Florida escapee caught in South Ga.
Local Sports Scoreboard-August 26, 2004
New Wal-Mart opens in Valdosta
Posey ready for World Championships
Rams ready to test new scoreboard
Reverse raffle raises money for Lee
School wins national award for student motivation
Senate candidate comes to South Georgia school
South Georgia Hospital gets upgrade in technology
Tax Commissioner could be after you
WG&L does not approve new health insurance plan
Women spend decade funding Girls Inc.
Young gymnasts want to follow Olympiad footsteps
Friday 8/27/2004
A big opportunity for small businesses
Attorney has ideas for sued hospitals
Conference center dedicated to former mayor
Federal grant helps group feed needy
Food for Thought
Get moving-- to stay alive
High School Football Scoreboard August 27th
Home improvement stores will fight for customers
Man arrested for stealing from business
More hospitals come under fire
Nation-wide shortage impacts concrete companies
Norman Park may run out of water
Officers train on high-powered rifles
Students have drivers licenses confiscated
United Way hosts Day of Caring
Young mother may have buried baby 5 years ago
Saturday 8/28/2004
Local Sports Scoreboard-August 28, 2004
Church reaches out to community
S. Georgians give Locks of Love
Norman Park water supply limited
Sunday 8/29/2004
Commission prepares for another SPLOST meeting
Rams bring in new stadium, season with a win
Monday 8/30/2004
Another S. Ga hospital named in lawsuit
Family needs information about hit and run driver
Fired officer helped man get jail release
Foster parents give special love
Fowler opens fields for sneak peak at wild
Ga. Power crews restore power in Florida
Input wanted on transportation issues
Last minute preps underway at Flint Riverquarium
Man warns drivers of speed trap
Someone's watching you on the lake
Truck-train collision kills four
Tuesday 8/31/2004
City honored for economic development
College kicks off new recruiting campaign
Easter Seals provides independent living
Fatal semi wreck cause unknown
Firefighters raise thousands for Muscular Dystrophy
First chance to be first-time homeowners
Friends, family still stunned by deaths
Gators moved into Riverquarium
Gillionville Road project delayed
Independent out of Sumter race
Ray Charles' final album released
S. Georgia man killed when he is thrown from car
Tight sales tax budget leave Chehaw with $2 million
Troopers still looking into fatality
Warrant taken for arson suspect
Will Drew swap classes for a contract?
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