Already, there have been three confirmed cases in South Georgia this year and 18 statewide. Health leaders say those numbers will grow if people aren't educated about the diseaseMore >>
Many Southwest Georgians are on alert after a Dougherty County man died from the West Nile Virus. Georgia's only two confirmed cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus are both in Dougherty County. More >>
Albany and Dougherty County Public Works departments, as well as keep Albany Dougherty Beautiful, want to help destroy a link in the virus chain.More >>
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 >>
By David Miller
Meigs, GA - (WALB) A Thomas County horse that got sick last week has died from West Nile Virus.
Charla West tells WALB that the animal became sick last week and tests conducted by the University of Georgia confirmed that he died of West Nile, on Tuesday afternoon.
She says he was down all Monday, and the community support was very strong. People rode by the pen where he was lying and stopped checking on him all day Monday and yesterday.
The family would like to get the word out to all animal owners so that they can make sure they get the vaccine.
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