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 >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:58:09 GMT
A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer CoalitionMore >>
A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer Coalition of Southwest Georgia.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:12 GMT
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months. About 2,000 workers at the Albany base will have to take up to 11 unpaid days off in the next fiscal year that startsMore >>
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:43:28 GMT
The Rat Pack came back to Albany Friday night. Sinatra and Friends performed at Doublegate Country Club to raise money for the Albany Symphony Association. The guys who play the roles of Frank Sinatra,More >>
People danced the night away to Frank Sinatra tunes.More >>
June 11, 2007
Callaway Gardens, GA - Albany television station WALB received five GABBY Awards from the Georgia Association of Broadcasters.
WALB competed against stations in Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Savannah and Thomasville-Tallahassee. For the 3rd consecutive year, WALB was named "Television Station of the Year", and "Community Service Station of the Year."
News Anchor Dawn Hobby was named "Best TV On Air Personality"; "Best Feature Story" was awarded to Ben Roberts for "Sex Offenders"; Production Manager Jim Bernhardt accepted the award for "Best Commercial," produced by Jerry Nolan; while Marketing Manager Don Norman accepted the "Community Service Award."
Additionally, WALB Sports Director Robert Hydrick received two Merit Awards for Best Sports Story and Best Sportscast.
WALB Vice President & General Manager Jim Wilcox says, "We're pleased that our staff was recognized by the industry for our work in serving the community. WALB is in the smallest television market in the state, so these awards reflect our level of commitment to our viewers. My personal thanks to each of our 100 dedicated employees."
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters recognizes excellence in broadcasting with its GABBY Awards. The 2007 winners were announced at the annual G.A.B. Banquet at Callaway Gardens June 8th
(L to R) Jim Wilcox, Rick Williams, Dawn Hobby, Jim Bernhardt, Don Norman
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