Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:38:22 GMT
There are at least 42 children in Dougherty County that have been diagnosed with diabetes. The Albany YMCA and the Phoebe Medical Center are hoping to halt that number by hosting Camp Fit and FWD to helpMore >>
There are at least 42 children in Dougherty County that have been diagnosed with diabetes. The Albany YMCA and the Phoebe Medical Center are hoping to halt that number by hosting Camp Fit and FWD to helpMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:33:17 GMT
Albany Police Investigators are gathering clues from a 'hole in the wall' burglary at the Brothers Package Store at 1101 Newton Road. Someone broke through a concrete wall about 3:30AM. InvestigatorsMore >>
Someone broke through an AC duct system about 3:30AM, and stole liquor and money.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:52:11 GMT
The chief judge of Dougherty County's Superior Court opened an East Albany summer reading program Tuesday morning. Dozens of excited kids listened as Judge Willie Lockette read books to them. It was theMore >>
Dozens of excited kids listened as Judge Willie Lockette read books to them. It was the kickoff of the 14th annual Reading Under The Big Top Summer Camp.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:43:38 GMT
Albany city leaders may come to the rescue of one of the city's major attractions. Today, city commissioners tentatively approved a $150,000 request for Flint RiverQuarium, a facility they describe asMore >>
Albany city leaders may come to the rescue of one of the city's major attractions. Today, city commissioners tentatively approved a $150,000 request for Flint RiverQuarium, a facility they describe as a valuable asset. More >>
October 10, 2005
Albany -- An Albany firefighter, who just returned from Waveland, Mississippi, says the frustration level of the victims there is very high.
Captain Matthew Jefferson spent nine days in Waveland, deploying with FEMA's firefighter organizations. He said Waveland looks like a bomb has just blown the whole area away.
Jefferson took dozens of pictures at the town. A mile from the ocean, Jefferson says there are boats and airplanes that were washed there by the tidal surge. Most of the buildings and homes were destroyed.
Jefferson said many of the town's residents are living in tents, eating at Red Cross shelters, and frustrated that the relief efforts are very disorganized. Captain Jefferson said "When you are living in tents. This thing has been going on for over a month. You living in muddy, swampy waters. Having to contend with snakes, mosquitoes, gators. Just imagine."
Captain Jefferson and other firefighters from South Georgia helped set up a 911 and emergency operations center in Waveland.
Jefferson said he fears it could take years for the people in MIssissippi to rebuild from this level of devastation.
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