Vince Falcione has done more than anyone to raise awareness of the issue, and that's why we think he should be appointed to the Hospital Authority.More >>
Thursday, December 20 2007 4:00 PM EST2007-12-20 21:00:20 GMT
The Grand Jury makes no specific recommendations regarding whether or not Albany and Dougherty County should consolidate, but acknowledges that the voters should have the right to decide. More >>
Thursday, December 13 2007 4:02 PM EST2007-12-13 21:02:20 GMT
Georgia lawmakers are going back to the drawing board to work on a new sex offender law. They promise to get it right this time, and we hope they do.More >>
Monday, December 10 2007 11:19 AM EST2007-12-10 16:19:35 GMT
Teen drivers with one teen passenger are twice as likely to be involved in a fatal crash. With two or more passengers, their risk jumps to five times as likely. The state's graduated licensing program is working. More >>
Wednesday, November 28 2007 5:40 PM EST2007-11-28 22:40:40 GMT
For three people to keep tens of thousands of Dougherty County voters from having the chance to decide how the government we pay for should operate is just inexcusable.More >>
Some would argue that the death tax only affects those with the highest income, and those people should be taxed more. But isn't this tax anti 'American Dream?' More >>
The U. S. Supreme Court is considering the matter, and until the high court decides, the Georgia Supreme Court made it clear it will stay any planned Georgia executions. More >>
Local government calls public hearings to hear what the citizens have to say about issues that affect our lives and very often our bank accounts. In hearing after hearing, unfortunately, almost no one shows up.More >>
It wasn't a matter of if, but when South Georgia Peanuts manager Wally Backman would finally cross the line and lose his job. The time came last week. More >>
Spend ten minutes driving around Albany and you will no doubt see violations of the statewide water restrictions. In all parts of town, people are openly and freely watering their lawns with no regard for the drought or the law. More >>
If you are in or know people in abusive relationships, get help to resolve the differences before it is too late. Don't wait until you have to attend a funeral. More >>
WALB's Most Wanted teams up with law enforcement agencies from 32 counties to catch people wanted on everything from murder to child molestation to drunk driving. This program is enjoying success thanks to you, our viewers. More >>
We buy our children cell phones to keep them safe. They can call us in an emergency and we can keep up with where they are. But now, because of the fast-evolving industry, those cell-phones can be used to watch pornography. More >>
Custom Interiors wrote to Albany Tomorrow Board Members, and City and County Commissioners, announcing the decision to close the downtown store September 1st. She says that city leaders are not providing the support necessary to revitalize the area. More >>
Here is the letter WALB received from the Georgia Forestry Commission, thanking South Georgia for all its support during the recent wildfires... More >>
For two years, members of Congress have haggled over major immigration reform, but they have failed to pass a meaningful and comprehensive bill. Once again, Congress gives the appearance of doing something while doing nothing.More >>
The Mayor wants anyone convicted of more than three drug-related offenses permanently banished from the city of Albany, and that makes a lot of sense!More >>
We should support an alternative to restrictions on advertising in the Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act, Senate Bill 1082. We urge you to oppose this bill because it contains the authority for the government to impose a two-year ban on advertising of new prescription medications.More >>
With the worst wildfires in state history raging in South Georgia, it is appalling to think that some of the fires were intentionally set. Yet, that is the word from firefighters.More >>
The County has said it may cut ties with the Park Street Recreation Complex. That would save the county thousands of dollars but it could cost some little leaguers their favorite pastime-- baseball.More >>
You'll get an up close look at the faces of South Georgia's most wanted criminals and hear why they're running from the law. And you, our viewers, will play a big role in apprehending them.More >>
While we generally believe tax relief for hardworking homeowners is a good thing, Georgia leaders have fallen into a disturbing pattern of passing specialized tax breaks to score political points.More >>
While traffic engineers continue to look for ways to make dangerous intersections safer, ultimately it's up to you - the driver - to pay attention to the road.More >>
Some of the proposals coming out of that den of politicians can be scary. Sometimes when nothing happens in the Georgia General Assembly, we should be happy.More >>
We are now seeing financial setbacks in several South Georgia cities as a result of a city's government trying to compete with services already provided by private companies.More >>
We have been overwhelmed with your comments, calls, e-mails and letters about our news and weather coverage, during our area's deadly tornados, affecting much of South Georgia.More >>
Sunshine Week is a national initiative to open a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information, because the public needs to know what its leaders do. More >>
It may or may not surprise you that we have received more negative feedback on this subject than any other editorial. Seat belts in pick-up trucks. More >>
News that Albany Police DON'T plan to charge the owner of a pit bull that attacked a woman and her small dogs last week, is disturbing on many levels.More >>
The State of Georgia is being given $167 million this year, in the 1998 tobacco settlement. How much will actually be spent by Georgia for the prevention of smoking? $2.2 million.More >>
The University system of Georgia wants to require criminal background checks on all new employees. But that's not embraced by everyone is the system.More >>
