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 >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Albany's Downtown Manager issued a public apology Wednesday afternoon after his arrest on a misdemeanor charge Tuesday night.
40-year old Don Buie was charged with obstructing a 9-1-1 call. His wife, 34-year old Shanon Buie, was charged with simple battery.
Police say during a dispute at the couple's home, She slapped him in the face and ripped his shirt. Police say Mr. Buie ripped a phone out of the wall when his wife tried to call 9-1-1.
Buie and his wife turned themselves at the Sheriff's Office Wednesday afternoon and were released after being booked.
Buie's written statement says he and his wife love each other and will seek counseling. Buie wrote "I would like to express to the community my profound regret for the widely reported incident which occurred recently. My wife Shanon and I have always enjoyed a loving and committed relationship. While we have had, like any married couple, our disagreements in the past, the emotion-driven escalation that occurred on July 15 th has never happened before, and God willing, will never happen again. We love each other and are devoted to each other. However, we do recognize that professional counseling will be a benefit to our relationship. We intend to seek counseling with a loving and committed heart. We both deeply regret the incident and do sincerely apologize to the community for any embarrassment we may have caused. Shanon and I are committed to each other and we are committed to Albany. We hope to have the community's continued support as we work through this together."
Buie remains on the job as Downtown Manager and Executive Director of the Albany Dougherty Inner City Authority.
The city personnel policy does not address city employees being arrested on misdemeanor charges.
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