Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:34 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:34:01 GMT
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.The Albany Housing Authority is still working on a plan that could bring up to 30-millionMore >>
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:05 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:05:52 GMT
Five months after the mysterious murder of a Coffee County woman, people gathered Tuesday night in Douglas to remember her and to launch a community effort to make sure her case isn't forgotten. FriendsMore >>
People gather to bring attention to one of many unsolved murders of women in Coffee County.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:25:17 GMT
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. The condition ofMore >>
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:24:00 GMT
Sherwood Baptist Church is inviting all children to join its Backyard Bible club. The club runs from 10-noon until Friday.Church members assist the children in worship and bible study.The camp is heldMore >>
Sherwood Baptist Church is inviting all children to join its Backyard Bible club. The club runs from 10-noon until Friday.Church members assist the children in worship and bible study.The camp is heldMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:04:37 GMT
Dan McCarthy, AHA Executive Director, stands before city commissioners during Tuesday's Meeting
An Albany Housing Authority plan to revitalize a central Albany neighborhood gets a stamp of approval from city leaders. Commissioners approved a resolution of support for the plan to transform McIntoshMore >>
An Albany Housing Authority plan to revitalize a central Albany neighborhood gets a stamp of approval from city leaders. Commissioners approved a resolution of support for the plan to transform McIntosh Homes into a thriving mixed income community called "The Oaks at North Intown".More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) -
The first signature arch on the historic Broad Avenue bridge in downtown Albany came down Friday.
Demolition crews knocked down the arch on the east side of the Flint River Friday afternoon.
They hope to have the rest of the bridge down and cleaned up in the next month or so.
The DOT shut down the bridge nearly 4-years ago, and demolition began in November.
A lot of folks say they won't forget the landmark.
"That's the only bridge I really know but it's got to go. The olds got to go to bring the new. My only regrets is that I didn't take the time to take some pictures so I can look at the pictures and tell people hey I remember when they tore that bridge down," says Albany resident William Ross.
"I'm sure a lot of people are use to it. They are use to riding it. I'm use to it so it's kind of strange riding by and you can't go that way anymore. I know we're waiting to ride it again drive through it again," says Albany resident Shakia Morman.
A Florida company won an &11.8 million contract to tear down the bridge and build a new one.
Arch on east side of bridge torn down Friday
Construction continues on downtown bridge
Albany residents say they'll miss the historic bridge
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