Saturday, May 25 2013 7:30 AM EDT2013-05-25 11:30:07 GMT
Albany Engineer K. Bruce Maples, P. E. announced some road closures Thursday morning. Beginning at 6:00 A.M., Saturday, May 25, 2013, the following streets will be closed for the Spring Fest and SBMore >>
Albany Engineer K. Bruce Maples, announced some road closures beginning at 6:00 A.M., Saturday, May 25, 2013, in downtown Albany.More >>
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 >>
February 4, 2005
Albany-- Raymond Hawkins was found dead behind his carport on West Whitney just before nine Friday morning; He had been shot in the back.
Now Investigators want to know who would murder the man known for his kindness.
Family members found Raymond Hawkins' body. "I just seen him. Laying face flat on the ground," said Witness Jill Mills.
Hawkins had been gunned down in his own yard. "I've been knowing him 20 years," Mills said. "Never known him to even get mad at anyone, let alone an enemy. This is so shocking. He was a very good person. The best person in the world."
Hawkins was in his early 50's, and had worked in maintenance at Coats and Clark for more than 25 years. "My aunt said he left out of the house close to six O-clock. He went out the front door to go get in his car to go to work. So he had to have been out there about two and a half hours. Close to it," Mills said.
Hawkins' longtime girlfriend Minnie Mills and two children were inside the house this morning, but did not hear any gunshots. Hawkins' family stood by in stunned silence, as Investigators combed the yard and house for evidence.
Raymond Hawkins' body was taken to the GBI Crime Lab in Moultrie for autopsy. This is the second murder in Albany this year.
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