Thursday, May 23 2013 12:25 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:25:08 GMT
Army Specialist Ciara Smith surprised her son Devin Lewis and her mother Carla Williams today at Devin's Kindergarten graduation at Harper Elementary School in Thomasville. Smith just returned from herMore >>
Army Specialist Ciara Smith surprised her son Devin Lewis and her mother Carla Williams today at Devin's Kindergarten graduation at Harper Elementary School in Thomasville. More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:57 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:57:54 GMT
Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society Volunteer Lacey Williams and WALB's Stephen Abel drew the winning raffle ticket late Wednesday afternoon for a $100 gas card donated by Harold Jackson and PetroleumMore >>
A group of volunteers raised a total of $640 by selling the raffle tickets. The money will be used to fight animal cruelty through education and awareness.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:01 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:01:10 GMT
Albany Engineer K. Bruce Maples, P. E. announced some road closures Thursday morning. Beginning at 6:00 A.M., Saturday, May 25, 2013, the following streets will be closed for the Spring Fest and SBMore >>
Albany Engineer K. Bruce Maples, announced some road closures beginning at 6:00 A.M., Saturday, May 25, 2013, in downtown Albany.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:00 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:00:09 GMT
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that metro Albany's unemployment rate declined to 8.6 percent in April, down three-tenths of a percentage point from 8.9 percent in March. TheMore >>
The unemployment rate in the Southwest Georgia region declined to 8.2 percent in April, down two-tenths of a percentage point from 8.4 percent in March. The rate was 8.8 percent in April a year ago.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:30 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:30:38 GMT
Dougherty County Police believe a pair of convenience store smash and grabs may be the work of the same two men. The first smash and grab happened around 2:20 am at the Pit Stop convenience store atMore >>
Dougherty County Police believe two men are behind a smash and grab and a break in at two convenience stores within four miles of each other.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Wednesday state and local economic development officials will travel to Findlay, Ohio to make the case for keeping Cooper Tire in Albany.
The group includes EDC Vice President Andrea Shruijer, EDC Board Vice Chairman Bobby McKinney, County Commission Chairman Jeff Sinyard, and Mayor Willie Adams. They'll present an incentive plan for Cooper and hear more about Cooper's concerns. Tuesday, Mayor Adams said it's not only about keeping the company but encouraging them to expand.
"We're also going to try and find out what can we do to help them remain, not only remain in Albany, but to expand in Albany. I think it's a forgone conclusion that they're going to close at least one plant and what we're trying to do is offer any type of services whether it's in the field of energy or any other areas to let them know that we treasure those 2,000 jobs that we have in Albany," said Mayor Willie Adams.
Once back in Albany, the group will have until December first to finalize their proposal to Cooper. The "I Love Cooper" campaign has led to blue and white ribbons and supportive signs being put up all over town. Cooper plans to close one of its four plants.
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