Friday, May 24 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:51:05 GMT
A huge truck load of peanut butter is headed to Oklahoma tornado victims. Friday afternoon, 31,680 jars of it were loaded onto a truck at Lineage Logistics in Albany. The 22 pallets of peanut butterMore >>
Friday afternoon, 31,680 jars of it were loaded onto a truck at Lineage Logistics in Albany.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:36:19 GMT
Summer at Wild Adventures in Valdosta kicks off this weekend. The park has a lot planned for the celebration, including free admission for military and first responders. Starting this weekend WildMore >>
The park has a lot planned for the celebration, including free admission for military and first responders.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:30:04 GMT
A Valdosta High School senior drove off from school today with a brand new car. An academic program, geared at keeping high schoolers on track, put the 18-year-old in the drawing. And Friday morning onlyMore >>
An academic program, geared at keeping high schoolers on track, put the 18-year-old in the drawing. And Friday morning only his key unlocked the car.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:13:22 GMT
New 3D technology is allowing south Georgia patients to take a glimpse into their own surgical future. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Courtney Houston of Thomasville recently purchased a Vectra 3D Imager. TheMore >>
Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Courtney Houston of Thomasville recently purchased a Vectra 3D Imager.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:06:03 GMT
A South Georgia grower can never really relax, because the next weather, disease, or pest issue is always right around the corner. This week the insect thrip has become quite active on South Georgia cottonMore >>
A South Georgia grower can never really relax, because the next weather, disease, or pest issue is always right around the corner. This week the insect thrip has become quite active on South Georgia cotton and peanuts.More >>
LEE COUNTY, GA (WALB) -
Dougherty and Lee county officials are working to get their transportation issues fixed.
This is Highway 82 and Hickory Grove Road where a traffic signal and reduced speed limit is proposed. It is just one of four projects the DOT is considering.
Reconstructing Starksville Road, building the Westover Road Extension Underpass, and constructing the Leesburg North Bypass are the other three projects officials say are vital to making the roads more safe while also furthering economic growth.
Officials say it is important to build a relationship with the Georgia Department of Transportation in order to get the funding they need.
"The reality of government and governance, it is still about relationships, and being able to talk with somebody and them understanding what you are talking about, when he is looking at projects he will say, 'oh yea, I remember that intersection, let's make sure we are dong those things'," says Rick Muggridge, Lee Co. Board of Commissioners Vice Chair.
Lee County officials have already started working on part of the Westover Road Extension from Fussell Road to Ledo Road to show the state they are willing to use some of their money on these projects as well.
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