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 >>
THOMASVILLE, GA (WALB) - Marijuana buried on a city street in Thomasville was only one of the finds during a weekend drug arrest.
Drug agents got a tip that marijuana was being sold at 906 North Hansell Street. They set up surveillance and saw several people come and go from the home.
Police say 20-year old Jonathan Cole threw down a bag of pot in the backyard than went inside. Agents followed and found the owner, Alfonso Walden, coming out of the attic. "We found over 1,300 dollars in US currency hidden in the attic. We also found multiple .380 rounds of ammunition. We also found another bag of marijuana," said Narcotics Commander Kevin Lee.
They also found a semiautomatic handgun and a set of scales Agents then found 44 grams of marijuana buried in a nearby dirt road.
Cole and Walden are charged with marijuana possession with intent to distribute. Walden, who is on probation, is also charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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