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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 >>
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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 >>
THOMASVILLE, GA (WALB) - A Thomas County official is suspended without pay after he was charged with driving under the influence. Police say County Manager Mike Stephenson had a blood alcohol level of .19 when he as pulled over Sunday.
Police say they got a call that Stephenson hit a mailbox on Bluebird Avenue just before four Sunday afternoon and kept driving.
The witness who saw it happen followed Stephenson and called police.
Police caught up with Stephenson at his home on Brookwood Drive. "We always recommend that citizens if you're going to witness something and follow someone that you stay a safe distance and do not try to get into any altercation or stop a vehicle yourself," said Lt. Eric Hampton.
Stephenson failed a field sobriety test and was taken to the Thomas County Jail where he took a breathalyzer test.
Stephenson was released on bond. He faces charges of DUI and striking a fixed object.
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