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The United Way of Southwest Georgia honors more than a dozen organizations for their leadership in supporting United Way agencies. United Way raised about 1.1-million dollars this year. That's up slightlyMore >>
The United Way of Southwest Georgia honors more than a dozen organizations for their leadership in supporting United Way agencies.More >>
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Dougherty County School Board members want property owners to know, they won't raise your taxes despite another tight budget year. Monday night Board members held a public hearing to give people a chanceMore >>
Dougherty County School Board members want property owners to know, they won't raise your taxes despite another tight budget year.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 04:23:09 GMT
The opening of Albany's new airport terminal remains on schedule despite a delay in the ceremonial opening. Travelers will begin using the new facility at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport two weeks fromMore >>
The opening of Albany's new airport terminal remains on schedule despite a delay in the ceremonial opening.More >>
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A Georgia girl remains hospitalized tonight with serious burns following a boat explosion on Lake Lanier. Apparently, a fuel leak led to the blast. Cell phone video captured by boaters shows a boat burningMore >>
A Georgia girl remains hospitalized tonight with serious burns following a boat explosion on Lake Lanier. Apparently, a fuel leak led to the blast.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:59:55 GMT
Police are asking banks to be on the lookout for a woman who has cashed thousands of dollars in forged checks. So far, she's hit Colony Banks in Albany, Valdosta, Moultrie, and Sylvester. Sylvester PoliceMore >>
Police hope to stop a successful forger who's gotten away with thousands of dollars so far by cashing fraudulent checks at multiple south Georgia banks.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - It's become almost an annual tradition in Lee County, parents sleeping out overnight to secure their child a spot in the county's Pre-K program. Some parents seemed to be preparing for it Thursday.
At noon, one parent had already put a chair in place outside the Pre-K building. Several years ago the program added 40 spots and can accept up to 200 four year olds for the state's lottery funded classes.
School officials say with the tough economy it's hard to know what kind of turn out they'll have this year.
"We're not sure how many four year olds are living in Lee County right now so it's tough for us to gage. We've have lots of interest and calls for information but we're not certain that it's more than in the past," said Lee County Pre-K Director Jan Duke.
Parents don't need to bring their child along, but do need their birth certificate, social security card, immunizations records, hearing, vision and dental screenings, and a current utility bill. Registration begins at 8:00 and runs through noon.
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