Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:44 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:44:24 GMT
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.Several hundred canoeists and kayakers are taking part in Paddle Georgia 2013. It'sMore >>
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:34 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:34:01 GMT
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.The Albany Housing Authority is still working on a plan that could bring up to 30-millionMore >>
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:05 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:05:52 GMT
Five months after the mysterious murder of a Coffee County woman, people gathered Tuesday night in Douglas to remember her and to launch a community effort to make sure her case isn't forgotten. FriendsMore >>
People gather to bring attention to one of many unsolved murders of women in Coffee County.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:25:17 GMT
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. The condition ofMore >>
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:24:00 GMT
Sherwood Baptist Church is inviting all children to join its Backyard Bible club. The club runs from 10-noon until Friday.Church members assist the children in worship and bible study.The camp is heldMore >>
Sherwood Baptist Church is inviting all children to join its Backyard Bible club. The club runs from 10-noon until Friday.Church members assist the children in worship and bible study.The camp is heldMore >>
May 10, 2006
Albany -- The location of the new Boxer's Restaurant and Lounge in Albany has neighbors trying to stop the business from opening. That's because the business serves liquor, and it's right next door to Porterfield United Methodist Church.
The city marshal's office measured the distance between the two establishments and ruled the lounge is in compliance with the law. But church members say the city isn't following the law because there is a school on church property.
Georgia law says liquor can't be served within 200 feet of school grounds, and the parking lot is closer to the restaurant than that.
"There will be people drinking. There will be preschool children getting within this distance possibly. At night we'll have youth activities at the church and this going to be a nightclub," said Roger Marietta.
"He hasn't given us a chance to be a good citizen and a good neighbor. We employ a lot of people, support a lot of families and do a lot of good works," said Darlene Slaymaker.
Boxer's owner says the business obtained a legal liquor license and plans to open as scheduled.
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