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ALBANY, GA (WALB) - A nearly century old Oak tree was cut down in downtown Albany Wednesday. Crews removed the oak from in front of the post office at Jefferson St. and Broad Avenues Wednesday morning.
The city arborist declared the tree dead and a safety hazard yesterday. Public works crews removed the tree so it wouldn't fall on anyone. The other majestic oaks surrounding the post office are okay and won't be cut down.
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Dedication of Georgia Southwestern State University's "Presidential Plaza" is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the Wheatley Administration Building Lawn, on the Georgia Southwestern State campus in Americus. This new area on campus serves as the centerpiece to the University's signature entrance. The west or front side of the plaza features a set of planted hedges that spell "GSW." The east or plaza side includes a mounted hand signature in cement from Pre...
More >>Dedication of Georgia Southwestern State University's "Presidential Plaza" is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the Wheatley Administration Building Lawn, on the Georgia Southwestern State campus in Americus. This new area on campus serves as the centerpiece to the University's signature entrance. The west or front side of the plaza features a set of planted hedges that spell "GSW." The east or plaza side includes a mounted hand signature in cement from Pre...
More >>Lee County Fire Chief David Forrester said there were two people in the home, and they saw one person in the front yard. Two people in the home were transported to Phoebe Putney.
More >>Lee County Fire Chief David Forrester said there were two people in the home, and they saw one person in the front yard. Two people in the home were transported to Phoebe Putney.
More >>The 21st annual Plains Peanut Festival kicks off Saturday. There will be dozens of arts and crafts vendors and the Main Street parade.
More >>The 21st annual Plains Peanut Festival kicks off Saturday. There will be dozens of arts and crafts vendors and the Main Street parade.
More >>Georgia Southwestern is honoring President Carter today, FEMA’s visit to Albany has been delayed, and more.
More >>Georgia Southwestern is honoring President Carter today, FEMA’s visit to Albany has been delayed, and more.
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