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The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral. 16-year old Keyanna Lang died from a heart condition. Due to her illness the family couldn't keep lifeMore >>
The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral.More >>
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A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer CoalitionMore >>
A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer Coalition of Southwest Georgia.More >>
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Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months. About 2,000 workers at the Albany base will have to take up to 11 unpaid days off in the next fiscal year that startsMore >>
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months.More >>
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The Rat Pack came back to Albany Friday night. Sinatra and Friends performed at Doublegate Country Club to raise money for the Albany Symphony Association. The guys who play the roles of Frank Sinatra,More >>
People danced the night away to Frank Sinatra tunes.More >>
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Albany trauma specialist say most of the trauma cases they see result from car crashes, and too many of those crashes are caused by distracted drivers. Now they're spreading a message in honor of TraumaMore >>
Albany trauma specialist say most of the trauma cases they see result from car crashes, and too many of those crashes are caused by distracted drivers. Now they're spreading a message in honor of Trauma Awareness Month.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) -
Belk is the latest big retailer to help with Hurricane Sandy relief.
The company announced Monday they're donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross to help victims on the east coast.
They say they chose the Red Cross because they non-profit organization makes a difference during tough times.
"The American Red Cross has a long history of supporting the United States in these types of crisis and supporting countries around the world during these types of crisis and you can count on your dollars going to the right place so that's why we chose the Red Cross," says Belk's Central Georgia Regional Manager Tony Lewis.
Belk is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
It's the largest privately-owned department store chain in the country.
Belk says the company is committed to relief efforts
Belk is largest privately-owned department store chain in the country
Company says Red Cross is the number one response team
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