Mother of December shooting victim asks community for help
(ALBANY, GA) - "Our family is devastated with losing her the way we have. And we just want justice for Taneka," This was just part of Nikki Morris'…
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Window tint stop leads to pair's drug arrest
CORDELE, GA- Crisp County deputies have now identified the pair of suspects arrested Thursday morning after a brief car and foot chase through Cordele. According to Crisp County Sheriff's Public Information Officer Haley Little, the two suspects taken into custody…
ACT named a top military friendly school
ALBANY, Ga. – Albany Technical College (ATC) has been awarded a 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School Gold Designation by VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through its G.I.…
'For us to finally make this happen, it’s just beautiful': The "X" for Boys unveil new location for future preparatory school
ALBANY, Ga. - We here at South Georgia Television News have been closely following the…
Boyfriend of E. Oglethorpe shooting victim speaks up
(ALBANY, GA) - It's been more than two months since 21 year-old, Taneka Walker was killed in a drive-thru shooting on East Oglethorpe Boulevard. Now her boyfriend is speaking…
Reward offered for capture of Willis Glover
CORDELE, GA -- Crisp County deputies have put a $2,500 reward in play for the informant who can lead them to Willis Glover's arrest. The 28 year old Glover was last spotted Wednesday afternoon in a Cordele neighborhood, with a…
Five SGTC Electrical Lineworker students receive scholarships
AMERICUS, Ga. -- Five South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker students were awarded South Georgia Technical College Foundation Scholarships recently. Owen Deal of Leesburg, GA; Witt Brown of Montezuma, GA; Mason Andrew Kirkpatrick of Cochran, GA; Garrett Earls of Macon,…
South Georgia Tech tabs Rogers for Student Affairs post
AMERICUS, GA -- Brittany Rogers of Montezuma is joining South Georgia Technical College as a Student Affairs Assistant in the Student Affairs office, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford recently. Her office will be located on the Americus campus. She…
Colquitt Regional Medical Center cuts the ribbon on new Oncology Unit
(MOULTRIE, GA) - After more than three years of planning and breaking ground last spring, Colquitt Regional Medical Center officials is cutting the ribbon on their…
APD asks for the public's help in the continued search for missing man
ALBANY, Ga. -- The Albany Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man missing from Albany since January 15, 2020. Jackie Bernard Clardy, 70, was known to stay around the Albany Rescue Mission. His last known…
APD Traffic Unit searching for vehicle involved in fatal hit and run
ALBANY, Ga. -- Albany Police Department officers responded to a report of a fallen man in the four hundred block of Pine Avenue. A black male, later identified as Marvin Williams, was found lying in the roadway deceased. Examination by…
Free legal clinic for veterans
The University of Georgia School of Law, in cooperation with the Georgia Legal Services Program, will offer a free virtual legal clinic for veterans throughout Georgia. Participants seeking advice on veterans' benefits and other civil legal matters can connect either…
‘There have been no deaths directly tied to getting the vaccination’: Phoebe physician addresses COVID-19 vaccine rumors
ALBANY, Ga. - Local health leaders are addressing COVID-19 vaccine myths and rumors, in the hopes more people will…
Dougherty County Police Department reopen 21 year old cold case
(ALBANY, GA) - After more than 20 years, a murder that took place on Sylvester Road is being reopened by the Dougherty County Police Department, thanks to new…
Cordele Police Department seeks public assistance identifying person of interest
CORDELE, Ga. -- According to a press release Tuesday, the Cordele Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a woman suspected of involvement in a retail theft at the Shoe Department on East 16th Avenue in Cordele on…
Colquitt Regional to hold virtual ribbon cutting for radiation oncology unit
On March 3, the Edwards Cancer Center at Colquitt Regional will celebrate its new radiation oncology unit with a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ceremony will be streamed live on the Colquitt Regional Facebook page at 10 am. Colquitt Regional broke…
Douglas PD name suspect in Saturday slaying
DOUGLAS, GA -- The Douglas Police Department wasted little time in identifying a suspect in the Saturday fatal shooting of Antravious Z. Johnson. Via the department's Facebook page, Tuesday morning police revealed they want to speak to 28 year old…
Sumter deputies arrest former area coach on child exploitation charges
AMERICUS, GA -- Sumter County Sheriff Eric Bryant revealed Tuesday that former Americus area coach William P. Blue has been arrested on 67 charges related to child sexual exploitation. Sheriff Bryant says the charges against Blue were lodged after a…
Colquitt Regional working to prevent Type 2 Diabetes with proven program
MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional is leading the cause in helping prevent type 2 diabetes among its employees by implementing the CDC’s Prevent T2 lifestyle change program. The hospital recently received preliminary recognition from the CDC for this program. This…
Flint River Fresh leads community engagement for Dougherty Fresh
Courtesy Flint River Fresh ALBANY, Ga. — Today at the Dougherty County Commission Meeting, Flint River Fresh joined Dougherty County leadership to spotlight the Dougherty Fresh initiative launched in November 2020 with funding through the Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge.…
Vernon Jordan, civil rights leader and close ally of Bill Clinton, dies
WASHINGTON, DC -- Vernon Jordan, a civil rights leader and close adviser to former President Bill Clinton, died Monday evening, according to multiple sources close to the family. The former president of the National Urban League rose to prominence as…
Neighborhood responds to kidnapping suspect's capture
(ALBANY, GA) - After a nearly week-long search, kidnapping suspect, Tristian Brown is in Albany Police custody. And they say that's due to help from people living in the 900 block…
Expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility creates renewed push to get Southwest Georgia vaccinated
ALBANY, Ga. - With new and expanded vaccine criteria, comes a renewed push to get Georgians vaccinated. South Georgia TV news reporter Samantha Cook…
From a global, COVID-19 hotspot to Southwest Georgia's COVID-19 vaccination hub, Dougherty County pushes through pandemic
ALBANY, Ga. - Dougherty County's local leaders reflect on the area's transformation from COVID-19 hotspot to Southwest Georgia's beacon of…
Albany road rage suspect sought
ALBANY, GA -- The Albany Police Department is looking for a woman who allegedly ran down and struck a trio of victims with her vehicle. Albany Police Public Information Officer Phyllis Banks-Whitley says the suspect sought by the APD is…
