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Phoebe unveils new Nursing Living Learning Center at site of old Albany school
ALBANY – Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital cut the ribbon on its new Nursing Living and Learning Community Tuesday evening. Scott Steiner, the Phoebe Health System president and CEO, said he and Andrew Parker, the late Albany Technical College president, “went out on a limb” with the project. It’s part of Phoebe’s effort to expand the pipeline of nurses and health care professionals in southwest ...
Woodgett's three touchdown performance sparks Trojans
DOUGLAS, Ga. (WALB) - After missing the 2023 season Tyrese Woodgett is showing why recruiters will be making the trip to Douglas this season. Coffee has been sort of a running back University in recent years. With Gator on the menu, the back put up a big time performance against rival Ware County finishing with 35 Carries, 209 yards and all three scores for the Trojans in a 20-16 win securing their second straight victory against the Gators.
Rebels Johnson returns opening kickoff 80-yards for touchdown
LAKELAND, Ga. (WALB) - The all-time kick return record holder at Berrien County Josiah Davis is now in Gainesville. It’s time to pass the torch to Nyjel Johnson. Johnson sparked the Rebels Friday night on the opening kickoff returning it 80-yards up the right sideline for the score. Berrien...
Community rallies to support the homeless through Soap For Hope project
ALBANY, Ga. – Now, let’s shift our focus to a foundation that’s been supporting the homeless for the past four years. The Soap for Hope project is committed to aiding the homeless in Albany and the surrounding regions. Over time, the initiative has expanded its reach to support a broader range of individuals in need, including donations to various hospitals.
Warner Robins Police Searching for Missing 60-year-old Woman
The Warner Robins Police Department is requesting assistance in locating Pamela Lawson, a 60-year-old woman who has been missing since August 22, 2024. Pamela Lawson, who is Black with blonde hair and brown eyes, stands 5’2″ tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds. She is known to frequent the north side of Warner Robins, GA.
GAME OF THE WEEK: Perry and Houston County football aim to remain undefeated in week three clash
The last two years of the Perry and Houston County rivalry have been ones to remember. In 2022 HoCo just barely won at home 57-56, and in 2023 the Bears were one of Panthers’ only two losses in a championship season 42-35. Both teams remain undefeated at 2-0 in...
Local business owner 'excited' for Academy Sports to come to Albany
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Academy Sports and Outdoors is officially on its way to the Albany Mall. Tuesday night Albany City Commissioners approved the plans for the retail store. The $11 million, 55,000 square foot project will be the only Academy Sports and Outdoors for 70-plus miles. It will also be one of the company’s largest stores.
911 call started as a prowler report, ended up in an illegal drug investigation
On August 14, 2024, two Douglas police officers responded to a prowler call on Pearl Avenue. What they found was a suspect sitting in a golf cart who was in possession of suspected illegal drugs. According to a report from the police department, the call came in around 3 a.m....
Thomas Jefferson Jaguars lose turbulent first home game to Windsor Academy Knights
After a tough loss to Piedmont Academy Aug. 16, the Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars returned to their home field Friday Aug. 23, hopeful for the game to come against Windsor Academy's Knights. The Jaguars lost one of their seniors to an injury at Piedmont, but that wouldn’t stop them from trying their...
These are the 5 HBCU Week 1 football games you must watch this weekend
The first full slate of HBCU football games begins this weekend, and we have some entertaining matchups with high stakes on the docket. Three Sunday matchups feature, including one that could serve as a preview of the Celebration Bowl and two contested between top Division II contenders. Here are the...
19-year-old charged in fatal Grant Place shooting
ALBANY, Ga. – On Monday, the APD Criminal Investigative Bureau arrested 19-year-old William Bernard Ford for the murder of Aaron Donye White, also 19, in connection with a shooting that took place on August 9th in the 300 block of Grant Place. Ford was taken to the Dougherty County...
Americus man in hospital with injuries following incident with train
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - An Americus man has been injured after an incident involving a train Tuesday morning. Georgia State Patrol (GSP) troopers were called to an incident involving a train and pedestrian on Aug. 27 at 11:52 a.m. The incident happened on S. Jackson Street in Americus. The investigation...
Social Circle Wing Factory closes its doors after 26 + years in the community
SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA (Aug. 28, 2024) – On Aug. 26, 2024, the Social Circle Wing Factory announced that it was closing its doors, that day. This was after 26 plus years of serving its popular plates of wings, burgers or salads at its restaurant on N. Cherokee Road in Social Circle.
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