Thursday, June 20 2013 12:09 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:09:02 GMT
The Albany Water Gas and light commission is preparing customers for a change that starts soon for those who pay with debit or credit cards. WG&L leaders say the utility is paying $20,000 dollars a monthMore >>
The Albany Water Gas and light commission is preparing customers for a change that starts soon for those who pay with debit or credit cards.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:41:18 GMT
An Albany man who was born when Woodrow Wilson was president celebrated his birthday today. Century Pines Assisted Living Center threw a party for resident Charles Walker who turned 101 today. Walker wasMore >>
An Albany man who was born when Woodrow Wilson was president celebrated his birthday today.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:34 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:34:54 GMT
For years, the area right across the street from the RiverQuarium has been rundown, but that's changing. A couple of businesses are thriving there. The new art park is open, and a sidewalk improvementMore >>
For years, the area right across the street from the RiverQuarium has been rundown, but that's changing.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:20:33 GMT
Downtown Albany leaders are looking for ways to make sure the Flint Riverquarium remains an important part of downtown for years to come. Tonight, The Albany Dougherty Inner City Authority board began discussionsMore >>
Downtown Albany leaders are looking for ways to make sure the Flint Riverquarium remains an important part of downtown for years to come.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:51:07 GMT
Ravi Mikel Givens was arrested Tuesday and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. He is being held in the Dougherty County jail. Givens, who played ball at Westover and StetsonMore >>
Agents say that police responded to the apartment because of a burglar alarm. Officers found the back door broken open and went inside. That's where they detected a strong odor of marijuana, and saw pot in plain view.More >>
LEE COUNTY, GA (WALB) - Lee County commissioners are looking at ways to ease traffic and congestion.
At peak morning and afternoon hours, downtown Leesburg can be a headache for drivers. The main problem area is where US 19 and State Routes 132 and 195 converge.
Lee County commissioners are considering a $33,500 comprehensive study that will recommend improvements. Sales tax revenue will cover 10-percent of the study. The Georgia Department of Transportation will cover the rest.
The end result should be a plan to reduce the congestion that continues to grow every school year. "Leesburg has a population of 2,800 to 3,000 but it grows to about 10,000 when school is in session," said Bob Alexander, Lee County Director of Engineering.
Another long-term project that Bob Alexander says is critical to easing traffic is a proposed Leesburg North Bypass. The bypass would run from State Route 3 and US 19 to State Route 195.
It's estimated that 17,000 cars a day will travel that route in the future. The project would cost $7-million which would be paid for with federal and state money.
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