Saturday, May 18 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-05-18 16:48:01 GMT
The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral. 16-year old Keyanna Lang died from a heart condition. Due to her illness the family couldn't keep lifeMore >>
The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-05-18 12:00:09 GMT
In its effort to hire 10,000 new employees in May, Dollar General will host a career fair at Dollar General located at 2017 N Slappey Blvd. in Albany, Ga. on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.More >>
The event is held as part of the major retailer's effort to hire 10,000 new employees in May...More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:58:09 GMT
A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer CoalitionMore >>
A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer Coalition of Southwest Georgia.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:12 GMT
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months. About 2,000 workers at the Albany base will have to take up to 11 unpaid days off in the next fiscal year that startsMore >>
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:43:28 GMT
The Rat Pack came back to Albany Friday night. Sinatra and Friends performed at Doublegate Country Club to raise money for the Albany Symphony Association. The guys who play the roles of Frank Sinatra,More >>
People danced the night away to Frank Sinatra tunes.More >>
CAIRO, GA (WALB) -
Celebrities showed up tonight in Cairo to pay tribute to a hometown hero who made history.
The man who became a civil rights icon when he broke the color barrier in major league baseball, Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia.
Friday, the Hall of Famer was remembered at a banquet called "A Diamond Affair" that raised money for the boys and girls club.
Boxing champ Evander Holyfield, Super Bowl winner Bill Stanfill and 5-time Olympic gold medal winning basketball player Teresa Edwards attended the tribute dinner.
Jackie Robinson's daughter, Sharon Robinson was the guest of honor.
She says her father always encouraged education and supported groups such as the boys and girls club that help young people succeed.
Saturday, the Grady County Club will officially be renamed the Jackie Robinson Boys and Girls Club of Grady County.
The club is also building a youth baseball field in the legend's honor.
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