Saturday, May 25 2013 11:37 PM EDT2013-05-26 03:37:45 GMT
Albany Panther's first ever beer fest just wrapped up tonight. For 25 bucks beer lovers sampled more than 20 types of beer at the Civic Center and there was plenty of entertainment. Musical acts, suchMore >>
Albany Panther's held their first ever beer fest Saturday night. More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:33 PM EDT2013-05-26 03:33:38 GMT
Albany Police held a gospel concert to raise money for their annual community picnic event. Musical artists from around south Georgia performed at the Albany Municipal Auditorium Saturday afternoon.More >>
Albany Police held a gospel concert to raise money for their annual community picnic event.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:30:39 GMT
A Turner County man is now in custody after he had a standoff with deputies for about two hours Saturday evening. Sheriff Andy Hester says deputies were called to the home of Ricky Nelson on CoverdaleMore >>
A man had a standoff with Turner County deputies for about two hours Saturday evening.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:27:57 GMT
Supporters of a 6-year-old Albany boy battling a serious brain disorder are coming together once more to help with his medical bills. This time, with a Vegas style event. This may seem like a regularMore >>
Supporters of a 6-year-old Albany boy battling a serious brain disorder are coming together once more to help with his medical bills. This time, with a Vegas style event.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:52:02 GMT
A woman is recovering after her SUV was struck by another vehicle, flipping it several times. It happened around 3:15pm Saturday, near the 1500 block of U.S. Highway 19. Officials say John Earley wasMore >>
A woman is recovering after her SUV was struck by another vehicle, flipping it several times.More >>
VALDOSTA, GA (WALB) - Georgia's secretary of state says he supports giving voters plenty of opportunity to vote, but he wants to lower the costs of elections.
The General Assembly is considering a bill to cut the six week early voting period in half.
Secretary of State Brian Kemp says it would only affect in-person voting, not absentee voting, and it would make sure there's a uniform early voting start date around the state. Kemp talked with election officials in Lowndes County Thursday afternoon.
"What I want to see is us have a consensus piece of legislation, hopefully we'll have bipartisan support on that like I said would still provide access and plenty of early voting to give citizens that option and that convenience but also try to help county, municipalities reduce costs," said Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp.
He talked about his new Elections advisory council and web site that allows Georgians to provide suggestions to improve election laws and procedures. Click here to learn more.
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