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 >>
Georgia teens will now have some say on how to educate young drivers about dangerous driving habits.
Governor Nathan Deal said Monday he's forming a Georgia's Commission on Teen Driving. The panel will be made up of at least 15 members between the ages of 15 and 19.
"I think this is kind of really proactive. It's getting the, not only is it helping the students learn, helping the students with the laws, its making the roads safer and two, it's helping these students get an in depth view on the government itself, kind of the other way around," says high school junior Marcus Gouthro.
They will prepare reports to the governor outlining ideas for a statewide strategy to better educate teen drivers on things like drunk driving and texting and driving.
"I think when other young people that might have the same experiences and might have experienced something horrible having to do with drunk driving or something like that can really relate to other high school students and make them really think about it," says high school senior Kaitlyn Yarborough.
The deadline for teen drivers to apply to serve on the commission is September 20th.
Governor looking for teens to be on teen driving panel
Kaitlyn Yarborough says more teen will listen
Marcus Gouthro thinks teen will get a better look at government
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