Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:14:18 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. More >>
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. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:00:38 GMT
The parents of 6-month old Ja'Kobian Davis say they can't understand why their son died in the care of a trusted babysitter. More >>
The parents of 6-month old Ja'Kobian Davis say they can't understand why their son died in the care of a trusted babysitter. Prosecutors say the investigation into the baby's death continues as the accused killer made her first appearance before a judge Wednesday. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:30:59 GMT
Dougherty County School Police are under the watchful eye of some law enforcement veterans this week, as a team of experts is assessing the department as part of a plan to improve the entire school system.More >>
Dougherty County School Police are under the watchful eye of some law enforcement veterans this week, as a team of experts is assessing the department as part of a plan to improve the entire school system.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:15:06 GMT
Do you have a taste for some good ole' south Georgia watermelon? You might have to wait a little bit. Farmers are running about three weeks behind after some crazy spring weather made this one of theirMore >>
Do you have a taste for some good ole' south Georgia watermelon? You might have to wait a little bit. Farmers are running about three weeks behind after some crazy spring weather made this one of their most difficult seasons ever and sent prices up. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:07 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:07:26 GMT
Five people remain in jail in Worth County on meth charges. The Worth County Sheriff's Office and Mid South Drug Task Force found meth when executing search warrants at houses near Oakfield and WarwickMore >>
The Worth County Sheriff's Office and Mid South Drug Task Force found meth when executing search warrants at houses near Oakfield and Warwick Tuesday night.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) -
Former Lee County Commissioner Ida Chambers is suing the DOCO credit union for allowing her son to take loans against her property.
The 90 year old Chambers claims that Bill Chambers, Jr. took out loans of more than one and a half million dollars using 12 properties in Crisp and Lee Counties as collateral.
The lawsuit claims those properties were held in trust or estates by several members of the Chambers family, and were not solely owned by Bill Chambers.
He used the money in a failed attempt to save his used car business. When Chambers defaulted on the loans, DOCO foreclosed on the properties. The suit states that DOCO should have known Bill Chambers did not have clear ownership of the property, and should not have made the loans.
"Ms. Ida just wants back what was rightly hers," said Chambers' attorney Chris Cohilas. "She'll live with any decision that is rendered by a court. We just want our fair day in court and to be heard."
The suit is filed by Ida Chambers and her daughter-in-law Cheryl, who is married to Bill Chambers, Jr.
The suit is seeking the return of the properties, punitive damages, and attorney fees. DOCO Credit Union officials declined to comment on the suit, because it is pending litigation.
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