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Some folks in South Georgia frantically tried to get in touch with loved ones who live near the destruction in Oklahoma. Leesburg's Wendy Mathis has a brother who lives in Oklahoma City and works inMore >>
Some folks in South Georgia frantically tried to get in touch with loved ones who live near the destruction in Oklahoma. Leesburg's Wendy Mathis has a brother who lives in Oklahoma City and works in Bethany, just 10 miles north of Moore. Albany native Liz Barfield recently relocated to a city nearby Moore, Oklahoma.More >>
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The Lakeland Police Department is looking for a new police chief. Chief Jeff Harrison resigned Friday after nearly three years in the position. City officials say he's taking a higher paying job in NorthMore >>
The Lakeland Police Department is looking for a new police chief. More >>
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A Valdosta man born and raised in Moore, Oklahoma says his family and friends there are all okay. He grew up just two miles from the hardest hit area of town. Todd McCawley spent the first 17 years ofMore >>
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One south Georgia superintendent says his school system is finally moving in the right direction financially. The Decatur County Board of Education unanimously voted to reduce the number of furlough daysMore >>
One south Georgia superintendent says his school system is finally moving in the right direction financially.More >>
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As Moore, Oklahoma begins what is sure be a long recovery period, folks here in Georgia are revisiting their own safety plans. Tornado and other emergency drills are common in our schools, but one southMore >>
As Moore, Oklahoma begins what is sure be a long recovery period, folks here in Georgia are revisiting their own safety plans. Tornado and other emergency drills are common in our schools, but one south Georgia school superintendent says the preparedness should not just remain in the classroom.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) – Santa's helpers surprised some Albany senior citizens Wednesday afternoon with presents and cookies.
The Dougherty County Rotary Club teamed up with the SOWEGA Council on Aging. They divided into teams and went door to door handing out gifts for seniors to put under their trees.
Elaine Williams was one of the many grateful recipients. 11-years ago, her son died a few days before Christmas, and she doesn't have a lot of family members in South Georgia. She says the visit really brightened her holidays.
"We want to wish you a merry Christmas. Thank you that's so sweet you guys are so sweet and here every year and that's what makes it special," said Elaine Williams.
Volunteer Crisp Gatewood said, "It's hard to describe the feeling that you get when you come and deliver the gifts because a lot of these folks may not otherwise have a Christmas."
Williams said it was the first gift she's received this Christmas.
The Rotary Club raised $750 to purchase the presents. They delivered to twice as many seniors as last year and plan to continue the Christmas tradition in the future.
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