Crisp Co. cuts the ribbon on the 2023 74th Annual Watermelon Days Festival
CORDELE, Ga. - It was a who's-who of the Crisp County community Thursday morning as they cut the ribbon on the start of…
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Mural unveiling remembering Coach Anthony Bateman in Tifton
TIFTON, Ga. - They say not all heroes wear capes but they might've worn blue baseball caps as Tifton unveils the mural for the gone but never forgotten…
Suspect arrested in Cordele, victim identified in Wednesday shooting in Ocilla
OCILLA, Ga. - According to a press release by the Ocilla Police Department, an arrest has been made and the victim identified in connection with the shooting Roosevelt Avenue shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Ocilla. Halique Jordan Jr, 18,…
Phoebe marks 40th anniversary of region’s first open-heart surgery
ALBANY, Ga. - Phoebe is marking a milestone anniversary for its Heart & Vascular Services. Forty years ago, the cardiac team at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital performed the first open-heart surgery in south Georgia, expanding the availability of advanced, lifesaving…
Ocilla PD and GBI investigating Wednesday shooting
OCILLA, Ga. - According to a press release by the Ocilla Police Department, on Wednesday, June 7th, at 6:15 P.M. officers with the Ocilla Police Department were dispatched to a gunshot victim. Upon arrival in the 400 block of North…
Crisp Co. Schools offering summer lunch program
CORDELE, Ga. - School may be out for summer, but that isn't stopping the Crisp County School System from making sure their students are properly fed. We caught up…
Tifton Firefighter Lieutenant reflects on 15 years of service
TIFTON, Ga. - Most people quit their day jobs because they had a bad day, but Lieutenant Warren Elder is dedicated to the cause celebrating his 15th…
TRMC Foundation donates $15,000 to the Tiftarea YMCA
TIFTON, Ga. - The Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation recently donated $15,000 to the Tiftarea YMCA in Tifton. Pictured (L-R):Joe Pope, YMCA Board Member and Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation Vice-Chair; Jason Bishoff, Tiftarea YMCA CEO; and, Mandy Brooks,…
Sen. Ossoff delivering resources to advance new communications facility project for Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany
ALBANY, Ga. - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering upgrades to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany to strengthen national security. Sen. Ossoff successfully brought Republicans and Democrats in Congress together to support the design of a new consolidated communication facility. According…
Colquitt Regional receives $500,000 from Ameris Bank
MOULTRIE, Ga. - Ameris Bank recently presented Colquitt Regional Medical Center with a $500,000 check, which is part of a $2 million pledge the bank made in 2018. A significant portion of this pledge will be largely allocated for the construction…
MCLB Albany to conduct active shooter exercise
ALBANY, Ga. - Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany officials will be conducting a full-scale active shooter/mass casualty exercise on Friday, June 9. The exercise will include the shooting of blanks on the installation, which may result in loud noises being…
Arrest made in March officer-involved shooting investigation
CORDELE, Ga. - An arrest has been made in an officer involved shooting investigation in Cordele. At approximately 1:30 a-m on March 13th, officers with the Cordele Police Department were called to a disturbance. The victim told police they had…
Man involved in Americus Memorial Day shooting taken into custody
AMERICUS, Ga. - At approximately 1:38 a.m. yesterday, the Sumter County Sheriff's Office was contacted by the Long County Sheriff's Office, advising that Cortez Douglas was in their custody. Douglas approached a road check in Long County and refused to…
Albany City Commission holds public hearing for 2023-24 budget
ALBANY, Ga. - With the deadline for the 2024 budget fast approaching, the City of Albany held their public hearing Tuesday morning for the upcoming fiscal year.…
APD investigating after one man is dead following Tuesday homicide
ALBANY, Ga. - Authorities are looking into an incident Tuesday morning that left one Albany man dead at his doorstep. Police responded to the 500 block…
Cordele City Commission meeting's heated debate
CORDELE, Ga. - Fireworks at the end of the Cordele City Commission Meeting this morning... Our cameras were there as the meeting fell apart over three agenda items that were…
Tifton Mayor Julie Smith seeks third term
TIFTON, Ga. - Mayor Julie Smith looks to run for her third consecutive term as mayor of Tifton and tells me she has big plans for the future. "Tifton's…
Temporary lane closures on Dawson Road
ALBANY, Ga. - On Wednesday, June 7, 2023, starting at 7 p.m., lanes on Dawson Road at the intersection of Westgate Drive and Whispering Pines Road will be closed due to the raising of manholes and water valves. This could…
Homicide investigation underway in the 500 block of W 1st Ave
ALBANY, Ga. - According to a press release from the Albany Police Department, on June 6, 2023, officers responded to 514 W 1st Avenue in reference to a shooting. The victim, Rasheed Canty (46) succumbed to his injuries. The suspect…
Dougherty Co. Commission meets following admin's firing
ALBANY, Ga. - Tension was palpable at Monday morning’s Dougherty County Commission meeting, as commissioners met for the first time since the decision to terminate County Administrator, Michael McCoy.…
Arrest made in Drayton Apartments homicide in Cordele
CORDELE, Ga. - After 4 p.m. Sunday, officers with the Cordele Police Department responded to a shooting in the 1000 block of Seven Springs Drive at Drayton Apartments.…
Grand opening of Coast to Coast Tattoo Parlor
ALBANY, Ga. - Getting the ribbon cut here at Coast to Coast Tattoo Parlor was no easy task for store owner Travis Flowers. He says perseverance is what…
Billy Williams Memorial Fishing Rodeo part of the 74th Annual Watermelon Festival in Cordele
CORDELE, Ga. - The Cordele Kiwanis Club hosted the Billy Williams Memorial Fishing Rodeo as part of the 74th Annual Watermelon Festival on Saturday. Prizes for the biggest catch were handed out and door prizes were given to all of…
Celebrating National Egg Day
ALBANY, Ga. - Saturday was all about the egg at Eggs Up Grill in Albany. Eggs Up Grill is a rapidly growing breakfast, brunch and lunch concept. The business launched a new…
Drayton Apartments Shooting
The Cordele Police Department requested the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in reference to a death investigation in the Drayton Apartments in northern Cordele. There is one male victim and the investigation is continuing. Stay tuned to…
