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 >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:44:14 GMT
Investigators are trying to find some clues as to who took nearly two dozen cell phones from a Mitchell County School. Pictures of the Baconton Community Charter School file room show where students cellMore >>
Investigators are trying to find some clues as to who took nearly two dozen cell phones from a Mitchell County School.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-05-18 16:48:01 GMT
The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral. 16-year old Keyanna Lang died from a heart condition. Due to her illness the family couldn't keep lifeMore >>
The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-05-18 12:00:09 GMT
In its effort to hire 10,000 new employees in May, Dollar General will host a career fair at Dollar General located at 2017 N Slappey Blvd. in Albany, Ga. on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.More >>
The event is held as part of the major retailer's effort to hire 10,000 new employees in May...More >>
February 3, 2007
Albany - - Ever been to Africa? Now you can for free and you don't have to leave South Georgia to do it.
The Albany Museum of Art unveiled its latest exhibit Saturday evening. It's called Royal Bronzes from the Republic of Benin.
It features treasures from the African country and a re-creation of a royal throne room in Benin. Each piece gives a glimpse of Africa's cultural history, religious beliefs, ceremonies, and traditions.
The owner of the collection says in Benin, sculptors are viewed with high regard.
"It elevates you up to a very high level. It is one of the few countries where the artisans are on as high a level as the general. It's amazing how much they revere the handwork," says Susan Rochfort.
"The majority of the pieces here this evening will be seen for the first time in the United States, they will be traveling after they leave the Albany Museum of Art," says Calandra Jefferson.
An African drum team performed for the crowd to help set the scene. The exhibit will be on display at the museum until August 11th.
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