High expectations for quail hunt - WALB.com, Albany News, Weather, Sports

High expectations for quail hunt

Posted: Updated:
  • More WALB News10 HeadlinesMore News Headlines

  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:31 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:31:17 GMT
    Moultrie Technical College unveiled its new $9.5 million, 46,000 square-foot Health Sciences Building Wednesday. The brand new structure is located at the school's Veterans Parkway Campus (VPC) in Moultrie. Representatives
    Moultrie Technical College unveiled its new $9.5 million, 46,000 square-foot Health Sciences Building Wednesday. The brand new structure is located at the school's Veterans Parkway Campus in Moultrie.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:10 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:10:40 GMT
    Ravi Mikel Givens was arrested Tuesday and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. He is being held in the Dougherty County jail. Givens, who played ball at Westover and Stetson
    Agents say that police responded to the apartment because of a burglar alarm. Officers found the back door broken open and went inside. That's where they detected a strong odor of marijuana, and saw pot in plain view.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:53:35 GMT
    Officials say 38-year-old Melissa Right was traveling south on the highway when her SUV drifted across the center line and hit a tractor trailer.
    Officials say 38-year-old Melissa Right was traveling south on the highway when her SUV drifted across the center line and hit a tractor trailer.
ALBANY, GA (WALB) -

Albany Dougherty Economic Development Commission leaders hope an upcoming quail hunt will lead to new jobs.

The Georgia Quail hunt attracts business leaders from around the country and shows off South Georgia.

The annual event has led to investment from industries in the past.

It's an opportunity for local leaders to showcase the beauty of Albany and Southwest Georgia to prospective companies.

Last year... guests from the "outdoor network company" decided to move their business to Albany... and officials hope more companies will follow.

"Overall it's an opportunity for folks to see a side of Georgia they don't normally see," said Ted Clem, EDC president. "They're familiar with Atlanta but maybe not southwest Georgia, so it's a great opportunity for us to get some exposure."

The 25th annual Georgia Quail hunt will take place February 6th through the 8th.

Copyright 2013 WALB.  All rights reserved.