ALBANY, Ga. - The Albany Police Department seized thousands of dollars worth of illicit drugs Monday night after a bust on North Broadway Street. Interim major for the drug unit, Ryan Ward said it's one of the largest busts for…
ALBANY, Ga. - Albany State University is one of the largest employers in town, and has a had a major impact on the local economy. The school announced that it had created an impact of more than $240 million. In…
(LEESBURG, Ga)- While the Lee County High School Trojans normally turn out in red and black, Friday night, they took on the color purple for Alzheimer's awareness. Lee County High Athletic Director, and Assistant Principal, Hank Wright tells us, “It's just…
CORDELE, Ga. - A Crisp County man wanted on several warrants was taken into custody Thursday. Randy Barner, 56, was arrested on probation violation warrants issued in Crisp County, Crisp County Sheriff Billy Hancock said. A deputy on patrol spotted…
ALBANY, Ga. - For the first time since 2013, fire chiefs from all over Georgia are meeting in Albany for the annual fire services conference. Assistant Fire Chief Eugene Anderson…
CORDELE, Ky. -Authorities in Crisp County are offering a reward for information leading to the recovery of items stolen from one of their vehicles. An unmarked Ford F-150 was burglarized outside the residence of a Crisp County Sheriff’s investigator…
ALBANY, GA. - Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful is getting set for the organization's big recycling event this weekend to safely dispose of a few things. The set up will be in…
CORDELE, Ga. - Crisp County Sheriff Billy Hancock updated commissioners on the progress of the new E-911 center. The project is moving forward and a coat of paint is going on this week, Hancock said. The sheriff’s office has received…
ALBANY, Ga. - First response organizations came together Wednesday in memory of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. Across southwest Georgia, services were held throughout the day Wednesday in memory of the thousands killed during the…
ALBANY, Ga. - Albany State University students gathered Tuesday night for a candlelight vigil for suicide victims. Those who had a loved one take their own lives were given a chance to grieve in a public setting, and to advocate…
ALBANY, Ga. - More than 25 trailers sit abandoned and falling apart on Broad Avenue in East Albany. They will be torn down in a few weeks. Albany City Commissioner John Howard said the demolition has been needed for a…
CORDELE, Ga. - Parents of Crisp County Primary School students can take advantage of the new parent resource center located inside the school media center. Parents can visit the center between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily…
CORDELE, Ga. -Crisp County Commissioners approved a contract to change the voting poll location in Arabi. In the past, citizens have voted at City Hall, however the location is small and cannot accommodate the new voting machines that will be…
ALBANY, Ga. - The Flint Riverkeepers will hold meetings in Bainbridge and Albany later this month to discuss the river's status. These meetings also include evaluations of Albany's sewer and storm water systems. "I would hope now that the spills…
ALBANY, Ga. Now that Hurricane Dorian has passed, the Red Cross of Southwest Georgia is looking to the public to supply blood donations. One local church, Porterfiled United Methodist Church, assisted with the recovery efforts by holding a blood drive…
LEESBURG, Ga. - Students and staff at Lee County Primary School wore red Friday morning to pay a special tribute to a student who passed away this week. Students and staff at the school took a picture standing in…
VIENNA, Ga, - The Dooly County Board of Education is investigating an incident reported to have occurred between a bus monitor and a child. South Georgia TV received an anonymous tip that a bus monitor hit an 8-year old child.…
ALBANY, Ga. - An Albany organization aimed at helping at risk young adults is launching a new campaign. The Turner Job Corps announced Tell One for Turner recruitment campaign Thursday evening. Tell One for Turner is meant to promote education…
CORDELE, Ga. — Cordele police have identified a lone suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery this morning. Police were called to US Discount Store located at 1310 S. Seventh Street at around 9:50 a.m. Friday. Employees informed…
ALBANY, Ga. - The Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany witnessed a new high ranking officer named Friday morning, and his predecessor retiring. As a military band played in the background, Sgt. Major Johnny Higdon was officially relieved of his…
VIENNA, Ga. - Ahead of Hurricane Dorian's landfall, residents evacuated from an assisted living facility in Richmond Hill and found shelter this week at Dooly Campground. Around 40 residents and staff members from Magnolia Manor in Richmond Hill spent a…
CORDELE, Ga. - It is hot and dry in South Georgia creating the perfect combination for outdoor fires to get out of control quickly. Crisp County Fire and Rescue is asking citizens to exercise caution when burning lawn debris. Citizens…
ALBANY, Ga. - Friday morning will be the culmination of two years of work for Albany State University President Marion Fedrick. The university is holding her investiture ceremony Friday. The Board of Regents appointed Fedrick president last year after she…
ALBANY, Ga. - The Albany Police Department is looking for applicants for the 37th session of its citizens' police academy. The 10-week session gives civilians a chance to see the ins-and-outs of the Albany Police Department. Ride alongs, investigations and…
ALBANY, Ga. - The U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany is opening the doors to another Marine Corps installation in the path of Hurricane Dorian. Tuesday night, the base welcomed more than 6,000 recruits and personnel from Parris Island…
