Friday, May 24 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:55:46 GMT
Not going out of town for Memorial Day? Don't worry, the Albany Panthers want to make sure you have a good weekend as they host their first ever beer fest. You can sample more than 20 types of beer SaturdayMore >>
Not going out of town for Memorial Day? Don't worry, the Albany Panthers want to make sure you have a good weekend as they host their first ever beer fest.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:50:57 GMT
The family of a Miller County woman is mourning tonight after GBI investigators say the 58 year old was murdered by her husband, before he took his own life. Now the family of Barbara Bass is speakingMore >>
The family of a Miller County woman is mourning tonight after GBI investigators say the 58 year old was murdered by her husband, before he took his own life.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:38 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:38:36 GMT
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 >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:25:44 GMT
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 >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:21:31 GMT
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 >>
August 5, 2004
Lowndes County - Fred Wetherington is harvesting a tobacco crop he's not so happy with. "I think that's probably going to be the case across the state," said Wetherington.
Too much water too fast and growth stunting diseases turned out a less than average yield. "We had a dry spring and then a lot of rain in a short period of time during June, and also some Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus and Black Shank hurt us," said Wetherington.
Wetherington only expects to make about 80 percent of a crop this year. "Most folks are used to making 95 to 100 percent of a crop," said Wetherington.
And weather conditions like today's aren't exactly ideal for harvesting. Tobacco farmers are racing against the clock to harvest their crop, because the extreme heat is baking their leaves, destroying what plants they have left. "We're working from day light until pretty much dark right now," said Wetherington.
As the demand for tobacco continues to fall, a good crop is crucial. "We've had less and less tobacco on the farm and its been more and more important to make every pound you can to make ends meet and pay the bills," said Wetherington.
So tobacco farmers like Wetherington will try to salvage what's left of their crop, and hope for a higher yield next year.
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