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 >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 7:30 AM EDT2013-05-25 11:30:07 GMT
Albany Engineer K. Bruce Maples, P. E. announced some road closures Thursday morning. Beginning at 6:00 A.M., Saturday, May 25, 2013, the following streets will be closed for the Spring Fest and SBMore >>
Albany Engineer K. Bruce Maples, announced some road closures beginning at 6:00 A.M., Saturday, May 25, 2013, in downtown Albany.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:55:46 GMT
Not going out of town for Memorial Day? Don't worry, the Albany Panthers want to make sure you have a good weekend as they host their first ever beer fest. You can sample more than 20 types of beer SaturdayMore >>
Not going out of town for Memorial Day? Don't worry, the Albany Panthers want to make sure you have a good weekend as they host their first ever beer fest.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:50:57 GMT
The family of a Miller County woman is mourning tonight after GBI investigators say the 58 year old was murdered by her husband, before he took his own life. Now the family of Barbara Bass is speakingMore >>
The family of a Miller County woman is mourning tonight after GBI investigators say the 58 year old was murdered by her husband, before he took his own life.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) -
Albany and Dougherty County leaders honored County Police Chief Don Cheek Monday and wished him well, as his days on the job dwindle down.
Dozens of people thanked Cheek for his years of service at the retirement celebration.
Commission Chairman Jeff Sinyard presented him with an award as folks shared their favorite memories of Cheek. His last day is Friday.
He says the motorcycle-themed party is an example of the great people he's worked with.
"This is what this has always been about through the years is the people. Serving the community has been a fabulous thing. But the people I've had the opportunity to work with, and for, has just been phenomenal. And that's what I'm going to miss the most," said Cheek.
In September, Cheek announced his retirement because of health reasons. The 64-year old was diagnosed with leukemia in May.
He has worked in law enforcement for 41-years, the last 9 and a half as Chief of the Dougherty County Police Department.
Now he's looking forward to spending time with his family and riding his motorcycle.
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