Thursday, May 23 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:45:38 GMT
A Cordele man is out of jail tonight, accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from his former employer. Crisp County Investigators say 25-year-old James Aultman stole more than $10,000More >>
A Cordele man is out of jail tonight, accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from his former employer.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:40:13 GMT
Albany Police are putting on a free gospel concert this weekend. It's free, but they will accept donations to fund the department's annual community picnic in June. Musical artists from around SouthMore >>
Albany Police are putting on a free gospel concert this weekend.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:35 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:35:30 GMT
A couple of South Georgia mayors attended a forum at the Albany Civil Rights Institute to enlighten the public on how city governments run, Thursday. Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard and Baconton Mayor AnnetteMore >>
A couple of South Georgia mayors attended a forum at the Albany Civil Rights Institute to enlighten the public on how city governments run, Thursday.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:28:35 GMT
Law enforcement agencies in Albany and Dougherty County are teaming up and strategically hitting the streets to make sure you stay safe this summer. Operation Takeback is a summer-long program to catchMore >>
Law enforcement agencies in Albany and Dougherty County are teaming up and strategically hitting the streets to make sure you stay safe this summer.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:43:51 GMT
Workers at the Marine Corps Logistics Base will be returning to work Friday. Many of the Marine base workers were sent home Thursday following a rupture to the bases main water line. One of the waterMore >>
Workers at the Marine Corps Logistics Base will be returning to work Friday. Many of the Marine base workers were sent home Thursday following a rupture to the bases main water line.More >>
February 10, 2005
Albany- The governor's plan to offer more state help to church-affiliated charities was defeated at the state capitol. Places like the Albany Rescue Mission may not be able to apply for state grants. The Georgia Constitution prevents faith-based organizations from getting state money.
For two years, Governor Sonny Perdue has tried to change that. So far, he's failed. Thursday, the state Senate voted down the Governor's proposed constitutional amendment by one vote, a disappointing decision to many religious charities.
The Albany Rescue Mission depends on private donations. Money from the state could help the mission run two programs that do the most to help people, their food program and assistance for women and children. The mission is operating at capacity, feeding nearly four-thousand meals a month and housing up to 18 women and children.
"This particular time of the year, after the holiday's we're okay for a while, where it really starts to hit is in the summer all of the donations have dried up and it really gets critical then," said Brother Larry Hample.
Governor Perdue even made a point of stopping in Albany last month to visit the Albany outreach center to show support for the Amendment, and he hasn't given up hope yet. Supporters of the plan are asking the Senate to reconsider the issue on Monday.
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