Thursday, May 23 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:45:38 GMT
A Cordele man is out of jail tonight, accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from his former employer. Crisp County Investigators say 25-year-old James Aultman stole more than $10,000More >>
A Cordele man is out of jail tonight, accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from his former employer.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:40:13 GMT
Albany Police are putting on a free gospel concert this weekend. It's free, but they will accept donations to fund the department's annual community picnic in June. Musical artists from around SouthMore >>
Albany Police are putting on a free gospel concert this weekend.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:35 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:35:30 GMT
A couple of South Georgia mayors attended a forum at the Albany Civil Rights Institute to enlighten the public on how city governments run, Thursday. Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard and Baconton Mayor AnnetteMore >>
A couple of South Georgia mayors attended a forum at the Albany Civil Rights Institute to enlighten the public on how city governments run, Thursday.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:28:35 GMT
Law enforcement agencies in Albany and Dougherty County are teaming up and strategically hitting the streets to make sure you stay safe this summer. Operation Takeback is a summer-long program to catchMore >>
Law enforcement agencies in Albany and Dougherty County are teaming up and strategically hitting the streets to make sure you stay safe this summer.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:43:51 GMT
Workers at the Marine Corps Logistics Base will be returning to work Friday. Many of the Marine base workers were sent home Thursday following a rupture to the bases main water line. One of the waterMore >>
Workers at the Marine Corps Logistics Base will be returning to work Friday. Many of the Marine base workers were sent home Thursday following a rupture to the bases main water line.More >>
August 3, 2006
Albany -- An Albany dog who lives up to his name is the winner of a nationwide contest. Hero was voted as Pedigree dog food's dog of the year. Thanks to a lot of local support led by workers at the Albany Masterfoods plant.
Hero needs no introduction to many South Georgians. Now, the dog and owner Marty Harris who have touched many lives in this area are being recognized for their efforts on a national stage. Much to their surprise, Hero was named this year's Americas best professionally trained dog.
"No we did not see this coming, it was a big suprise. It's so heart warming to know that our little community came out and voted for our hometown hero, and that just shows me how many lives that he has touched" said owner Marty Harris.
Hero is a therapy dog who regularly visits hospitals and nursing homes. Earlier this year, he became the patient. When Hero began cancer treatment many in our community who had once been comforted by him stepped forward with support in his hour of need. That support may have helped this adopted shelter dog recover.
"I fimly believe that all the wonderful people who sent their get well cards and their love and their prayers and thoughts had a lot to do with his healing" said Harris.
His vets at Auburn University now say Hero is cancer free, so what's next for him? Maybe the mother of all talk shows to help spread the message about adopting shelter pets?
"If Oprah and hero tell people that this is what we need to do to make our world a better place people will listen to Oprah and Hero has a message and we want to get that message out" said Harris. Hero will officially receive his award at a ceremony in September.
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