Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:58:53 GMT
Albany city leaders may come to the rescue of one of the city's major attractions. Today, city commissioners tentatively approved a $150,000 request for Flint RiverQuarium, a facility they describe asMore >>
Albany city leaders may come to the rescue of one of the city's major attractions. Today, city commissioners tentatively approved a $150,000 request for Flint RiverQuarium, a facility they describe as a valuable asset. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:54:56 GMT
32 year old Demetria Porter was charged with murder and first degree cruelty to a child in just the last hour, after a baby she was keeping died. An autopsy performed on Ja'Kobian Davis today at theMore >>
32 year old Demetria Porter was charged with murder and first degree cruelty to a child in just the last hour, after a baby she was keeping died.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:43:18 GMT
Students and staff at Albany State jumped into action when a tornado siren sounded Tuesday. Fortunately it was a drill, mirrored by Police on the campus.More >>
Students and staff at Albany State jumped into action when a tornado siren sounded Tuesday. Fortunately it was a drill, mirrored by Police on the campus.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:33:33 GMT
Demolition is underway on the historic Remerton Mill in Lowndes County. It's the last remaining textile mill in south Georgia and protesters are speaking out against the demolition. The City of RemertonMore >>
Demolition is underway on the historic Remerton Mill in Lowndes County. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:26 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:26:49 GMT
Valdosta Police officers will be writing tickets this week for drivers who drive through the Hill Avenue overpass construction zone. For the past two weeks officers have been giving drivers warnings, butMore >>
Valdosta Police officers will be writing tickets this week for drivers who drive through the Hill Avenue overpass construction zone. For the past two weeks officers have been giving drivers warnings, but starting Thursday you can expect a ticket. More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Changes made to the way Albany Police officers are located throughout the city is also helping in the fight against crime.
Albany Police now have three districts instead of four with a total of 17 beats. East Albany got an extra beat. Albany Police Chief James Younger piloted this new program back in January to help meet the higher call volume in that side of town.
"We are actually seeing more officers on the streets with this, which is a drastic change from the times when we had very few officers on the street. Back when I first started, we only had three officers in East Albany. Now we are up to five officers on every shift on the Eastside," said Lt. Tracey Barnes.
These changes are now permanent. Albany police say the changes should also improve their response times, and better distribute officer's workloads.
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