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Dougherty County Police Officer issues seat belt citation
The Memorial Day Holiday weekend is here, and Dougherty county police are gearing up for a busy weekend. They'll be keeping a close eye on the roads, and are asking motorists to stay safe. Police saidMore >>
The Memorial Day Holiday weekend is here, and Dougherty county police are gearing up for a busy weekend. They'll be keeping a close eye on the roads, and are asking motorists to stay safe.More >>
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The Albany Dougherty County Post of the American Legion will be on the lawn of the Albany Mall Saturday morning at 8:00 to erect 122 white crosses. They are there to represent the men and women fromMore >>
The Albany Dougherty County Post of the American Legion will be on the lawn of the Albany Mall Saturday morning at 8:00 to erect 122 white crosses.More >>
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A huge truck load of peanut butter is headed to Oklahoma tornado victims. Friday afternoon, 31,680 jars of it were loaded onto a truck at Lineage Logistics in Albany. The 22 pallets of peanut butterMore >>
Friday afternoon, 31,680 jars of it were loaded onto a truck at Lineage Logistics in Albany.More >>
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Summer at Wild Adventures in Valdosta kicks off this weekend. The park has a lot planned for the celebration, including free admission for military and first responders. Starting this weekend WildMore >>
The park has a lot planned for the celebration, including free admission for military and first responders.
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A Valdosta High School senior drove off from school today with a brand new car. An academic program, geared at keeping high schoolers on track, put the 18-year-old in the drawing. And Friday morning onlyMore >>
An academic program, geared at keeping high schoolers on track, put the 18-year-old in the drawing. And Friday morning only his key unlocked the car.
Albany -- School begins Wednesday in Dougherty County. Final touches are being made at the newly remodeled Lincoln Elementary Magnet School.
Teachers spent the day bringing in their books and supplies, while workers finished last minute painting and preparations. But administrators say the school will be ready Wednesday.
The 110-thousand square foot school was built on the site of the former McIntosh Elementary downtown, at Tift and Madison. An historic part of the old school building from the 1940-s has been renovated, and a brand new building attached, designed to teach 785 students from Kindergarten through fifth grade.
Facilities and Capital Properties Services Assistant Director Bob Fowler said "The building is functional. We've passed all the occupancy tests that we need to get in here. If you look around the room you'll see the books that have already been placed in the cubbies. The computers are on line. The teachers are extremely pleased."
The floors in the lunch room are being tiled Monday. The kitchen is not complete, so the food will be prepared at another school and shipped over.
The gym and playgrounds are also not finished, but administrators say all the classrooms and computer workstations are ready for the students when classes begin Wednesday morning.
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