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Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.Several hundred canoeists and kayakers are taking part in Paddle Georgia 2013. It'sMore >>
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.More >>
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Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.The Albany Housing Authority is still working on a plan that could bring up to 30-millionMore >>
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.More >>
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Five months after the mysterious murder of a Coffee County woman, people gathered Tuesday night in Douglas to remember her and to launch a community effort to make sure her case isn't forgotten. FriendsMore >>
People gather to bring attention to one of many unsolved murders of women in Coffee County.More >>
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A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. The condition ofMore >>
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:24:00 GMT
Sherwood Baptist Church is inviting all children to join its Backyard Bible club. The club runs from 10-noon until Friday.Church members assist the children in worship and bible study.The camp is heldMore >>
Sherwood Baptist Church is inviting all children to join its Backyard Bible club. The club runs from 10-noon until Friday.Church members assist the children in worship and bible study.The camp is heldMore >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - An Albany pastor kicks off his campaign for the Dougherty County Commission. Henry Brown will be running for the District 5 commission seat left empty by the sudden death of Art Searles.
Brown said he will work to bring more growth and better recreation to the district. He is also opposing the consolidation of the city and county governments.
But his primary focus on the county commission will be taking down crime. "I really want to work with the Sheriff, and our chief of police to curtail crime, curtail gang membership and that kind of stuff. And just really try to produce and make our city a much safer place," said Brown.
Brown is the pastor of the House of Prayer By Faith God's Hospital church in East Albany.
Another candidate hoping win the same seat also spent the morning campaigning. Transportation consultant Gloria Gaines also wants your vote for the District 5 county commission seat.
Gaines and her supporters were at the corner of West Gordon and South Slappey passing out flyers Saturday. Gaines said she will work to improve land use through proper zoning practices.
But her main focus will be the economy. "They can expect me to focus on first and foremost job creation and economic development. They can expect me to focus on creating a more livable community and better environment," said Gaines.
Albany contractor Harry James also qualified to run in the special primary to fill Searles seat.
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