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Dougherty County Police Officer issues seat belt citation
The Memorial Day Holiday weekend is here, and Dougherty county police are gearing up for a busy weekend. They'll be keeping a close eye on the roads, and are asking motorists to stay safe. Police saidMore >>
The Memorial Day Holiday weekend is here, and Dougherty county police are gearing up for a busy weekend. They'll be keeping a close eye on the roads, and are asking motorists to stay safe.More >>
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The Albany Dougherty County Post of the American Legion will be on the lawn of the Albany Mall Saturday morning at 8:00 to erect 122 white crosses. They are there to represent the men and women fromMore >>
The Albany Dougherty County Post of the American Legion will be on the lawn of the Albany Mall Saturday morning at 8:00 to erect 122 white crosses.More >>
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A huge truck load of peanut butter is headed to Oklahoma tornado victims. Friday afternoon, 31,680 jars of it were loaded onto a truck at Lineage Logistics in Albany. The 22 pallets of peanut butterMore >>
Friday afternoon, 31,680 jars of it were loaded onto a truck at Lineage Logistics in Albany.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:36:19 GMT
Summer at Wild Adventures in Valdosta kicks off this weekend. The park has a lot planned for the celebration, including free admission for military and first responders. Starting this weekend WildMore >>
The park has a lot planned for the celebration, including free admission for military and first responders.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:30:04 GMT
A Valdosta High School senior drove off from school today with a brand new car. An academic program, geared at keeping high schoolers on track, put the 18-year-old in the drawing. And Friday morning onlyMore >>
An academic program, geared at keeping high schoolers on track, put the 18-year-old in the drawing. And Friday morning only his key unlocked the car.
ALBANY, GA (WALB) – The Albany City Commission wants a day reporting center in the city instead of Lee County. They've asked the Dougherty County government to help pay for it.
County officials said they could help fund the center, but it may not be for a few years.
The state proposed opening the day reporting center, keeping non-violent offenders out of jail. While the state is willing to pay to operate the facility, they've asked the city to fund the building.
The city found a downtown site they can rent for the center. County Administrator Richard Crowdis says the county could help, but may have to wait until their finances improve.
"My recommendation back to the commission is that in a future fiscal year you know we could pledge to participate in a percentage of the annual rent for wherever that location will ultimately be decided by the city commission," Crowdis said.
The city is still in a discussion phase and the County Commission must still vote on the proposal.
Both City and County Officials will meet again to discuss the issue. Both hope a Day Reporting Center could potentially cut costs at the Dougherty County Jail.
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