Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:00 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:00:10 GMT
Albany Police say a man was shot Saturday around 6:30 p.m. at 655 Zackery Avenue. Authorities say the victim was shot in the upper thigh by a Lee County bail bondsman who works for ABC Express Bailbonds.More >>
The bond for Steve McGowan and Billy Moore was posted Tuesday for $10,000 dollars each. The two bail bondsman have been in jail since Saturday, charged with aggravated assault and reckless conduct after a shooting.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:52 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:52:50 GMT
The Dalewood Estates Senior Housing Complex at 824 Willie Pitts, Jr. Road held its Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House Tuesday morning. Dalewood is a Housing Complex designed for people 62 and older.More >>
Dalewood is a Housing Complex designed for people 62 and older. It has 50 one-bedroom apartments, equipped with kitchen appliances.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:42 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:42:22 GMT
Tuesday, 16 girls participating in Albany Tech's Girls Summer camp wrapped up this years camp helping Habitat for Humanity. High school girls from Dougherty County... Terrell County... and Turner JobMore >>
Tuesday, 16 girls participating in Albany Tech's Girls Summer camp wrapped up this years camp helping Habitat for Humanity.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:18 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:18:45 GMT
It's Super Tuesday of a different sort as America votes tonight to pick the next American Idol. Will it be southern California's Jessica Sanchez. Or south Georgia's Phillip Phillips? Phillip certainlyMore >>
It's Super Tuesday of a different sort as America votes tonight to pick the next American Idol. Will it be southern California's Jessica Sanchez. Or south Georgia's Phillip Phillips?More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:16 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:16:16 GMT
State Representative Carol Fullerton of Albany kicked off her re-election campaign today. Carol Fullerton will run in the newly redrawn House District 153. Fullerton defends her unsatisfactory rankingMore >>
State Representative Carol Fullerton of Albany kicked off her re-election campaign today. Carol Fullerton will run in the newly redrawn House District 153.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:11 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:11:43 GMT
A warning tonight to watch out for payday lenders doing business online. Georgia's Attorney General is cracking down on one company he says was doing business illegally and taking advantage of Georgians.More >>
A warning tonight to watch out for payday lenders doing business online. Georgia's Attorney General is cracking down on one company he says was doing business illegally and taking advantage of Georgians. He forced them to stop doing business here.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:05 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:05:09 GMT
Another Lee County singer on the fast track of success will open for one of country music's hottest groups this weekend. 14-year-old Caitlin Gutierrez will perform at Wild Adventures Theme Park Saturday,More >>
Another Lee County singer on the fast track of success will open for one of country music's hottest groups this weekend.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:01 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:01:54 GMT
School is out in Dougherty County, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Albany are urging parents to keep their kids off the streets, and away from gangs and crime. About 600 students are already enrolledMore >>
School is out in Dougherty County, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Albany are urging parents to keep their kids off the streets, and away from gangs and crime.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 5:49 PM EDT2012-05-22 21:49:33 GMT
A home invasion robbery and shooting in East Albany today apparently centered around drugs. Cocaine and cash were found inside the Clark Avenue mobile home where a man was shot by robbers. James GreenMore >>
A home invasion robbery and shooting in East Albany today apparently centered around drugs. More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 5:37 PM EDT2012-05-22 21:37:30 GMT
Animal control officers set traps around a Lee County home today to catch feral cats after a rabid fox attack. The man who lives there asked for help getting rid of the cats. After he was attacked byMore >>
Animal control officers set traps around a Lee County home today to catch feral cats after a rabid fox attack. The man who lives there asked for help getting rid of the cats.More >>
ALBANY, GA -
The Albany Fire Department burned a South Albany home Thursday morning to help the city continue a battle against blighted properties.
The condemned home in the 17 hundred block of West Lincoln Avenue had been vacant for years.
Instead of the city paying to have it torn down, firefighters burned the home to the ground.
They got real life experience in protecting neighboring buildings.
Albany Fire Department Captain Bruce Bennett said "Anytime you get a big fire, it's out of control. You need, that's one of our main things to protect exposures. That why we're going to set up hose lines, and just work out that and see how it works in different techniques."
Firefighters also trained on arson detection techniques.
The condemned home was leveled before noon.
Neighbors no longer have to worry about it attracting crime problems anymore.
