Monday, May 20 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:06:10 GMT
Some Albany community leaders who support the Flint Riverquarium are asking business leaders to donate money to support the attraction to make sure it stays open. The Riverquarium is in danger of losing supportMore >>
Some Albany community leaders who support the Flint Riverquarium are asking business leaders to donate money to support the attraction to make sure it stays open. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:53:57 GMT
Late Monday afternoon, a bad wreck happened on Philema Road, near Colony Bank. A truck hit magnolia tree, causing the green GM pick[up to be severely damaged in the front. An ambulance and police officersMore >>
Late Monday afternoon, a bad wreck happened on Philema Road, near Colony Bank. A truck hit magnolia tree, causing the green GM pick[up to be severely damaged in the front.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:53:56 GMT
Officers are investigating an apparent self-inflicted gun-shot at the Oasis Store at 1301 South Slappey Blvd. This is near the intersection of Centennial Avenue. WALB is on scene and will have more informationMore >>
Officers are investigating the death of a man after an apparent self-inflicted gun-shot wound at the Oasis Store at 1301 South Slappey Blvd.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:50:27 GMT
One south Georgia natural resource management student is working on a project that may help conserve billions of gallons of water a year in south Georgia. Thomas University Senior Jason Hand is workingMore >>
One south Georgia natural resource management student is working on a project that may help conserve billions of gallons of water a year in south Georgia.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:45:16 GMT
Investigators in Thomasville need your help to identify two masked armed robbers. Police say surveillance video shows two black men with bandanas on their faces walking into the Dollar General on JacksonMore >>
Police say surveillance video shows two black men with bandanas on their faces walking into the Dollar General on Jackson Street Friday night.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - There's a delay in renewing some top county contracts because of concerns over severance packages. The proposed contracts for Police Don Cheek and Administrator Richard Crowdis provide for six months severance pay. But Commissioners Jack Stone, Gloria Gaines and Muarlene Edwards object to that.
Gaines suggests offering them three months notice if they aren't going to be re-hired and then giving them three months severance pay. Chairman Jeff Sinyard says it's a good suggestion.
He said, "We're trying to make a prudent business decision. You have to have a plan that will allow us to keep good quality people. Getting good quality people in South Georgia has its own issues, so having a good package and a good program is very important. At the same time, you can't give too much, you have to protect the taxpayers money."
The commission will likely vote on those contracts next week. If the commission did not rehire one of those positions because of malfeasance in office or dereliction of duties, no severance would be offered. If they resign, they would be required to provide 60 days notice.
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