Saturday, May 25 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:43:55 GMT
A Turner County man is now in custody after he had a standoff with deputies for about two hours Saturday evening. Sheriff Andy Hester says deputies were called to the home of Ricky Nelson on CoverdaleMore >>
A man had a standoff with Turner County deputies for about two hours Saturday evening.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:27:57 GMT
Supporters of a 6-year-old Albany boy battling a serious brain disorder are coming together once more to help with his medical bills. This time, with a Vegas style event. This may seem like a regularMore >>
Supporters of a 6-year-old Albany boy battling a serious brain disorder are coming together once more to help with his medical bills. This time, with a Vegas style event.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:52:02 GMT
A woman is recovering after her SUV was struck by another vehicle, flipping it several times. It happened around 3:15pm Saturday, near the 1500 block of U.S. Highway 19. Officials say John Earley wasMore >>
A woman is recovering after her SUV was struck by another vehicle, flipping it several times.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 7:30 AM EDT2013-05-25 11:30:07 GMT
Albany Engineer K. Bruce Maples, P. E. announced some road closures Thursday morning. Beginning at 6:00 A.M., Saturday, May 25, 2013, the following streets will be closed for the Spring Fest and SBMore >>
Albany Engineer K. Bruce Maples, announced some road closures beginning at 6:00 A.M., Saturday, May 25, 2013, in downtown Albany.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:55:46 GMT
Not going out of town for Memorial Day? Don't worry, the Albany Panthers want to make sure you have a good weekend as they host their first ever beer fest. You can sample more than 20 types of beer SaturdayMore >>
Not going out of town for Memorial Day? Don't worry, the Albany Panthers want to make sure you have a good weekend as they host their first ever beer fest.More >>
January 25, 2007
Sylvester -- A Sylvester police investigator is fired after sexual harassment charges are filed against him by a female volunteer of the police department.
Sylvester city attorney Tommy Coleman says two weeks ago the police chief terminated Captain Kevin Parten after the charges were made.
Parten was paid until Thursday, January 25th, when his scheduled appeal before the Mayor and Sylvester City Council fell through. His hearing is set for a later date, and the Mayor and Sylvester City Council will vote whether uphold, amend, or overturn the decision to fire Parten.
"City does not have to make out a case, but we are obligated I think to give him an opportunity to be heard if he chooses to be heard before the council, refute any charges he thinks have been made against him," said Sylvester City Attorney Tommy Coleman.
All employees of Sylvester are at-will employees meaning the city can terminate an employee for any reason, given that employee has a chance to appeal.
This is the third set of complaints alleging sexual harrassment against Parten.
Phone calls made to Parten's attorney John Spurlin of Tifton were not returned as of Thursday night.
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