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 >>
November 16, 2005
Valdosta - A former elementary school principal is headed to jail for criminal trespassing.
Rick English was charged with peeping tom and criminal attempt to tamper with evidence after he was caught near a 15-year-old girl's bedroom in the Stone Creek Subdivision. Last month, a jury found him guilty of misdemeanor criminal trespassing and felony attempt to tamper with evidence.
Wednesday, a judge sentenced English to six months in the Lowndes County Jail followed by 18 months probation and 400 hours of community service.
English pleaded with the judge to consider the first offender act when sentencing him, and said his family had been put through enough emotional and financial trauma. Defense attorney Sam Dennis says he's pleased with the judge's decision. "Rick expected and we expected some jail time, so he was prepared for worse that what he got," said Dennis.
English started serving his jail time Wednesday. He'll also have to pay $2,000 in fines and was ordered to have no contact with the victim and her family.
English served as principal of Sallas Mahone Elementary before becoming the Chief Financial Officer for the Valdosta City School System.
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