Saturday, May 18 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:42:57 GMT
A Lowndes County man is behind bars after deputies uncovered nearly half a million dollars of marijuana. Deputies responded to a complaint at Jose Sanchez's house on Highway 129 North Friday. AuthoritiesMore >>
A Lowndes County man is behind bars after deputies uncovered nearly half a million dollars of marijuana.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:42:03 GMT
Hundreds of people came out to Lake Blackshear Saturday to support law enforcement and the Crisp County Sheriff. It was the first annual pigs in the park event, put on by the Georgia Narcotics Officer'sMore >>
Hundreds of people came out to Lake Blackshear Saturday to support law enforcement and the Crisp County Sheriff.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:47:12 GMT
Thomasville Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a store, scaring customers and clerks. Police say they responded to the Dollar General on West Jackson Street around 9:15pm Friday. EmployeesMore >>
Thomasville Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a store, scaring customers and clerks.
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:59:02 GMT
Dougherty County police are searching for a motorist who hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene. Authorities say it happened around 11pm Friday near the 3900 block of Radium Springs Road. PoliceMore >>
Dougherty County police are searching for a motorist who hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene. More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:58:50 GMT
It's graduation time for high schools in Dougherty County and students are ready to embark on their next journey. 230 graduates received their high school diplomas from Westover Comprehensive High SchoolMore >>
230 graduates received their high school diplomas from Westover Comprehensive High School this Saturday morning.More >>
March 20, 2006
Albany - A summer program, that hundreds of Albany kids enjoy in each year, is in jeopardy after federal budget cuts.
For 30 years, children ages 10 to 17 year-old have taken part in the National Youth Sports Program at Albany State University. The five week program offers athletics, academic help and character building for students.
But the federal government is cutting millions of dollars used to pay for 211 of the programs nationwide, including the one in Albany. Monday, coach Jesse Massey asked Dougherty County commissioners to send a letter to federal lawmakers encouraging them to help keep the program going.
"My fear is basically that these kids won't have a go-to place," said Jesse Massey, NYSP. "The parents will have a lot of problems finding things for their children to do because so many other boy's and girl's clubs will already be filled to capacity."
Massey says the program costs about $60,000 to run each summer. He feels if they can find funding, the USDA will continue to feed the students.
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