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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 >>
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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 >>
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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 >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) -
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. And Saturday, one woman in Albany held a unique event to educate the community.
Sharon Lyles, along with friends and family, released hundreds of balloons this afternoon in honor of loved ones who were lost to breast cancer.
Lyles says her mother and grandmother had breast cancer at the age of 59 and she wants to educate others on ways to protect yourself.
"I'm not only recognizing breast cancer but all cancers. Breast cancer is celebrated the whole month of October, other cancers aren't so today I'm focusing on breast cancer and all types of cancers," says Lyles.
Along with releasing balloons, Lyles handed out educational pamphlets to educate others about the disease.
Sharon Lyles says both her mother and grandmother had breast cancer
Event educates people about ways to protect yourself
Friends and family honor loved ones lost
Group releases balloons in honor of breast cancer awareness
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