Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:53 AM EDT2012-05-23 09:53:43 GMT
The Albany Arson Investigator is looking into a car fire in East Albany. It happened shortly after 3am on Wednesday. We're told that someone intentionally set the car on fire. APD is looking for theMore >>
Two questions remain. Was this car stolen and Who set this car on fire?More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 12:25 AM EDT2012-05-23 04:25:37 GMT
City commissioners voted tonight to name the city public works building on North Monroe Street after the late civil rights activist Johnnie Johnson, Sr. After years of trying to get the city to honorMore >>
City commissioners voted tonight to name the city public works building on North Monroe Street after the late civil rights activist Johnnie Johnson, Sr. After years of trying to get the city to honorMore >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 12:11 AM EDT2012-05-23 04:11:09 GMT
With lawn chairs and blankets placed on the floor of the civic center. Phillip Phillips fans were ready to watch the finale of American Idol on a 30 foot screen. "We have got us a pallet we are readyMore >>
With lawn chairs and blankets placed on the floor of the civic center. Phillip Phillips fans were ready to watch the finale of American Idol on a 30 foot screen.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:16 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:16:10 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 >>
ALBANY (WALB) - 120 - that was the number of votes an amendment to protect Georgia charter schools would've needed to pass today in the state house. It fell 10 shy of that number. But south Georgia charter school leaders tell us they aren't giving up.
The resolution would've given the state the right to approve charter schools instead of leaving the decision up to local school boards.
Officials with Pataula Charter School were in Atlanta on Wednesday for the vote.
They say this measure won't hurt the school through the next school year but they hope lawmakers will come back together and reconsider their votes.
"We're going back to the capitol tomorrow to try and talk to as many representatives as we can that voted no today. Hopefully when they pass the reconsideration, it will come back up for a vote. Hopefully we can sway some of them. We only need 10 more votes," said Pataula Charter Principal Kylie Hollie.
Supporters will try to bring the measure up for another vote.
Pataula Academy was one of 8 charter schools that split $10-million in state money last year.
