Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:00:38 GMT
The parents of 6-month old Ja'Kobian Davis say they can't understand why their son died in the care of a trusted babysitter. More >>
The parents of 6-month old Ja'Kobian Davis say they can't understand why their son died in the care of a trusted babysitter. Prosecutors say the investigation into the baby's death continues as the accused killer made her first appearance before a judge Wednesday. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:30:59 GMT
Dougherty County School Police are under the watchful eye of some law enforcement veterans this week, as a team of experts is assessing the department as part of a plan to improve the entire school system.More >>
Dougherty County School Police are under the watchful eye of some law enforcement veterans this week, as a team of experts is assessing the department as part of a plan to improve the entire school system.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:15:06 GMT
Do you have a taste for some good ole' south Georgia watermelon? You might have to wait a little bit. Farmers are running about three weeks behind after some crazy spring weather made this one of theirMore >>
Do you have a taste for some good ole' south Georgia watermelon? You might have to wait a little bit. Farmers are running about three weeks behind after some crazy spring weather made this one of their most difficult seasons ever and sent prices up. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:07 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:07:26 GMT
Five people remain in jail in Worth County on meth charges. The Worth County Sheriff's Office and Mid South Drug Task Force found meth when executing search warrants at houses near Oakfield and WarwickMore >>
The Worth County Sheriff's Office and Mid South Drug Task Force found meth when executing search warrants at houses near Oakfield and Warwick Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:05:10 GMT
Mug shot of the suspect, Benny James Johnson III
The search continues tonight for a man accused of trying to rob a Cordele motel. Police say 24-year-old Benny James Johnson the third jumped over the counter of the Ashburn Inn on East 16-th Avenue JuneMore >>
The search continues tonight for a man accused of trying to rob a Cordele motel. Police say 24-year-old Benny James Johnson the third jumped over the counter of the Ashburn Inn on East 16-th Avenue June 13th when no one was at the counter then ran away when an employee walked in on him trying to get money from the cash register.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) – Dougherty County Schools will get 2.9 million dollars to keep teachers in the classrooms.
The money was approved by President Obama last month and the school will get two payments in September and October. Board members may decide to hold onto the money until they find out what additional cuts the school system may face after the first of the year.
"We understand there are potential cuts of at least two percent maybe up to four percent in January midterm on the QBE grants and I also understand the state is looking at scenarios of eight and ten percent cuts for the years of 20011 and 2012," said Robert Lloyd, Dougherty County Schools Executive Director of Finance and Operational Services.
If additional cuts to the schools remain between two and four percent, school officials could look at reinstating some of the systems furlough days.
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