Saturday, May 25 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:43:55 GMT
A Turner County man is now in custody after he had a standoff with deputies for about two hours Saturday evening. Sheriff Andy Hester says deputies were called to the home of Ricky Nelson on CoverdaleMore >>
A man had a standoff with Turner County deputies for about two hours Saturday evening.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:27:57 GMT
Supporters of a 6-year-old Albany boy battling a serious brain disorder are coming together once more to help with his medical bills. This time, with a Vegas style event. This may seem like a regularMore >>
Supporters of a 6-year-old Albany boy battling a serious brain disorder are coming together once more to help with his medical bills. This time, with a Vegas style event.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:52:02 GMT
A woman is recovering after her SUV was struck by another vehicle, flipping it several times. It happened around 3:15pm Saturday, near the 1500 block of U.S. Highway 19. Officials say John Earley wasMore >>
A woman is recovering after her SUV was struck by another vehicle, flipping it several times.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 7:30 AM EDT2013-05-25 11:30:07 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 >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:55:46 GMT
Not going out of town for Memorial Day? Don't worry, the Albany Panthers want to make sure you have a good weekend as they host their first ever beer fest. You can sample more than 20 types of beer SaturdayMore >>
Not going out of town for Memorial Day? Don't worry, the Albany Panthers want to make sure you have a good weekend as they host their first ever beer fest.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - We've got a warning from electricians after a Schley County woman was electrocuted trying to reconnect the electric supply to her Ellaville home.
February fifth, 23 year old Christina Lynn was found dead lying near the power pole in front of her home. Coroners reports now show burns on Lynn's brain.
Lynn called Flint Electric last Thursday to see how much it would cost to have the power restored. The GBI says Lynn was found later that afternoon. It appears she climbed the power pole and tried to use galvanized conduit to reconnect her home. Electricians say, they face hazards like this every day, and a novice should never attempt something so dangerous.
"Shock or electrocution is one of the dangers we face daily and everything and we're the guys who know this thing and so your novices, for a novice it's kind of dangerous," said Eric Walker, Albany Electric.
They say if you're doing work inside your home you should always make sure to turn off a breaker before beginning any electrical work and use a meter to make sure there is no electricity coming through the line. Funeral services for Lynn were held earlier this week.
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