Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:44 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:44:24 GMT
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.Several hundred canoeists and kayakers are taking part in Paddle Georgia 2013. It'sMore >>
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:34 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:34:01 GMT
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.The Albany Housing Authority is still working on a plan that could bring up to 30-millionMore >>
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:05 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:05:52 GMT
Five months after the mysterious murder of a Coffee County woman, people gathered Tuesday night in Douglas to remember her and to launch a community effort to make sure her case isn't forgotten. FriendsMore >>
People gather to bring attention to one of many unsolved murders of women in Coffee County.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:25:17 GMT
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. The condition ofMore >>
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:24:00 GMT
Sherwood Baptist Church is inviting all children to join its Backyard Bible club. The club runs from 10-noon until Friday.Church members assist the children in worship and bible study.The camp is heldMore >>
Sherwood Baptist Church is inviting all children to join its Backyard Bible club. The club runs from 10-noon until Friday.Church members assist the children in worship and bible study.The camp is heldMore >>
April 3, 2008
Albany -- Last October, the city of Albany challenged Savannah to a wellness competition to see which city could get healthier.
Thursday night, Albany's participants were honored for their success.
15 families in Albany participated in challenge to lower their weight, blood pressure and cholesterol.
Poppi Kramer, the winner of NBC's "The Biggest Loser" Season 3 at-home challenge was the guest speaker at a ceremony where the Claud family was named Albany's biggest losers.
"I feel great because its not just a competition thing - it's a new way of living. It's a brand new lifestyle for us," said Carlita Claud. She, along with her husband Innis and their two children received a first-place check for $2,500.00.
"I cant believe the ripple effect its created in towns I didn't even know about. When I come down here and see them doing it for themselves, and taking the initiative. It inspires me to continue on the journey that I've been on," said Kramer. The comedian-actress lost nearly half her body weight throughout the hit NBC show "The Biggest Loser."
Willis Riggins won the youth category.
Challenge officials say they should know the results of the Albany-Savannah Challenge in the next couple of weeks.
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