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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 >>
Friday, May 24 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:36:19 GMT
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.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:30:04 GMT
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-- A long-time APD crime fighter will now fight crime under a new title.
31-year Albany Police veteran Wilma Griffin has been promoted to the Assistant Police Chief position. Griffin began her career with the Albany Police Department in 1975 as a foot patrol officer.
By 1981, she was promoted to Detective and Lieutenant and solved a number of critical cases. More than 20 years later, Griffin is honored to receive the new title but says her passion for the Albany community is the same.
"31 years and 7 months, I've enjoyed it tremendously and I'm sure the citizens of Albany appreciate those things I have done and I will continue to be a servant for the citizens of Albany, Georgia," said Griffin.
Griffin also made history in Albany, Georgia. She served as the first female watch commander for APD.
APD also promoted seven other law enforcers. George Barber and Steven Medlock were promoted to the rank of Corporal, something accomplished after three years of service.
Promoted to Sergeants are Joseph Rizer, Clifford Hawkins and Bennie Wilson. This is a 1st supervisory rank on the force.
Darrin Abner and John Prickett were promoted to the 1st command level position of Lieutenant.
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