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 >>
AMERICUS, GA (WALB) -
Dr. Martin Luther King left a legacy that has impacted all Americans and that legacy was celebrated Wednesday in Americus.
Georgia Southwestern State University held a convocation in honor of Dr. King featuring speakers, singers and dancers.
WALB News 10's Karla Heath-Sands was the keynote speaker.
She talked about King's "I Have A Dream" speech and asked students whether they are dream makers.
Those students say King's message is still relevant nearly 45 years after he was killed.
"Although we are young, he opened a lot of doors, for minorities, for women and even for Americans and people in general. And so, one lesson that we can learn is capitalizing on those opportunities that are presented before us," said Tony Miller, the President of Georgia Southwestern Student Government.
Miller says the best way for young people to keep Dr. King's dream alive is through education and keeping away from possible bad influences.
Dr. Kendall Blanchard, the President of Georgia Southwestern, welcomes attendees to the convocation.
A screen image of Dr. Martin Luther King overlooked the ceremony.
A picture of the crowd at the Georgia Southwestern basketball arena.
WALB News 10's Karla Heath Sands was the keynote speaker for the event.
This dancer from Americus-Sumter High School entertained the crowd.
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