Saturday, May 25 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:43:55 GMT
A Turner County man is now in custody after he had a standoff with deputies for about two hours Saturday evening. Sheriff Andy Hester says deputies were called to the home of Ricky Nelson on CoverdaleMore >>
A man had a standoff with Turner County deputies for about two hours Saturday evening.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:27:57 GMT
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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 >>
VALDOSTA, GA (WALB) -
From the City of Valdosta
Valdosta Firefighter Eddie Rodriguez was recently named the 2012 Firefighter of the Year by the Exchange Club of Valdosta.
Firefighter Rodriguez, assigned to Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) Station #2, was selected as the Firefighter of the Year due to his initiative and spirit of excellence he displays on an ongoing basis, according to Battalion Chief Frank McMillan, who nominated him for the award.
"Since joining the Valdosta Fire Department in 2008, Firefighter Rodriguez has stood out among his peers by going above and beyond to serve the department and the citizens of our community," said Valdosta Fire Chief J. D. Rice. "He is an outstanding and contributing member of our team and has a promising future with the city."
Firefighter Rodriguez, fluent in the Spanish language, has had a positive influence at the department over the years. He has taught his fellow firefighters common Spanish phrases to assist in their fire fighting duties.
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