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) - The Labor Day holiday travel period is underway and will run for the next 78 hours, until midnight Labor Day.
The Georgia State Patrol expects more cars on Peach State roadways, and more fatalities this year than last year.
Troopers say they expect this Labor Day traffic to be the heaviest of the three summer holiday periods this year.
Besides being the traditional final weekend of the summer, it's also the first weekend of the high school football and college football seasons.
The G.S.P. estimates 16 traffic fatalities and more than 900 injuries on Georgia roadways this holiday period. In 2007 there were 12 traffic deaths.
Law enforcement promises a heavy presence on the roads
Dougherty County Police Lt. Thomas Jackson said "Not wearing those seats belts, speeding. That's the two main causes of fatalities during these holidays on the roadways. Speeding and not wearing seat belts."
Traffic officials say slow down, buckle up, and plan your trip with plenty of rest breaks for safety.
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