Saturday, May 18 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:42:57 GMT
A Lowndes County man is behind bars after deputies uncovered nearly half a million dollars of marijuana. Deputies responded to a complaint at Jose Sanchez's house on Highway 129 North Friday. AuthoritiesMore >>
A Lowndes County man is behind bars after deputies uncovered nearly half a million dollars of marijuana.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:42:03 GMT
Hundreds of people came out to Lake Blackshear Saturday to support law enforcement and the Crisp County Sheriff. It was the first annual pigs in the park event, put on by the Georgia Narcotics Officer'sMore >>
Hundreds of people came out to Lake Blackshear Saturday to support law enforcement and the Crisp County Sheriff.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:47:12 GMT
Thomasville Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a store, scaring customers and clerks. Police say they responded to the Dollar General on West Jackson Street around 9:15pm Friday. EmployeesMore >>
Thomasville Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a store, scaring customers and clerks.
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 >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - After weeks of debate, Lee County leaders passed a balanced budget. Some commissioners feel safety is not balanced in the county.
Commissioners approved a new $20.7 million budget Tuesday night without a millage rate increase. To balance the budget, commissioners cut staffing for a new fire station they plan to build with sales tax revenue in the Smithville-Chokee District.
Commissioner Dennis Roland voted for the budget but with reservations. He says when people in his area have an emergency, it can take 25 minutes for help to arrive. Commissioner Ed Duffy says they'll use the upcoming fiscal year to make necessary changes.
"That's why I made a plea tonight to the board to start immediately building the Fire/EMS station because we have the money in SPLOST. We have the money for an ambulance and we have the money for an engine," said Duffy.
Duffy says in the meantime they'll try to find more than $200,000 for a quick response emergency vehicle they can staff with four paramedics to help the district immediately.
Commissioners approved a proposed millage rate that is the same as this year. They'll approve the official rate next month.
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