Wednesday, December 4 2013 11:33 PM EST2013-12-05 04:33:26 GMT
Albany's hotel industry continues to grow. Developers are discussing a potential new hotel downtown. In Northwest Albany, a new Hampton Inn opened recently, and construction is almost finished onMore >>
Albany's hotel industry continues to grow. Developers are discussing a potential new hotel downtown.More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 11:29 PM EST2013-12-05 04:29:27 GMT
An update on holiday shopping as retailers assess the first week of the season. The National Retail Federation says nationwide spending was down slightly over black Friday weekend, but the NRF still expectsMore >>
An update on holiday shopping as retailers assess the first week of the season.More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 11:23 PM EST2013-12-05 04:23:47 GMT
Some Georgia Democrats say they plan to make another push for Medicaid expansion in the upcoming General Assembly session. Representative Winfred Dukes says it's needed, and he's spoken with GovernorMore >>
Some Georgia Democrats say they plan to make another push for Medicaid expansion in the upcoming General Assembly session.More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 11:18 PM EST2013-12-05 04:18:27 GMT
Dr. Charles Mendenhall has been treating cancer patients in south Georgia for 30 years. In all that time, he's rarely been as frustrated by an issue as he is now. "Well the patients that I take careMore >>
Dr. Charles Mendenhall has been treating cancer patients in south Georgia for 30 years. In all that time, he's rarely been as frustrated by an issue as he is now. More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 9:03 PM EST2013-12-05 02:03:25 GMT
In 1978, a gallon of gas cost 63 cents, the average cost of new house was $54,800, Bob Horner was Rookie of the Year for the Braves, and WALB put a new mobile studio in service.The 1978 Ford EconolineMore >>
Folks seem to want to get an inside glimpse behind the curtain at WALB. This look begins in 1978, when a gallon of gas cost 63 cents, the average cost of new house was $54,800, Bob Horner was Rookie of the Year for the Braves, and WALB put a new mobile studio in service.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - A small group of swimmers braved some cold elements Saturday morning to help raise money for the YMCA. Seven people swam across a pool during the first annual Super Chill Polar Bear Swim.
The swimmers were sponsored by several Albany businesses to help raise money for a new vacuum system for the pool. But don't feel too bad for the group. They were able to warm up after their 30 second dip with a Luau celebration.
"Well, the water temperature is 54 today. And the air temperature was about 42 when we went into the pool. So it was very cold, very invigorating, and you were definitely ready to get out once we got to the other side," said YMCA Aquatic Fitness Director, Terry Ragatz.
The Albany Search and Rescue team was also in the water Saturday morning, but for a different reason. Over the next month, they'll be practicing some of their skills at the pool.
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