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Missing Tennessee woman's phone pings in Georgia cities, police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Have you seen Valerie? Tennessee police have requested Georgia's help locating a missing woman after her phone pinged in two of our cities. Valerie Elder Smiley, 41, was last seen on June 28 at 2 p.m., leaving her home in Chattanooga. Local police said she was driving...
$50,000 REWARD: Frantic Hunt for Missing Georgia Girl Maria Gomez-Perez
Authorities are tirelessly working to locate Maria Gomez-Perez, a 12-year-old girl from Georgia who mysteriously vanished over a month ago, with recent developments suggesting she may now be in Florida. This detail emerged following an extensive multi-state search operation highlighted by WFLA. Last seen on the evening of May 29 after a phone conversation in her Gainesville home, her whereabouts since that fateful night remain painfully elusive, despite the combined efforts of law enforcement across multiple states, including Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Illinois, and Maryland.
Councilwoman Victoria Jones Sworn in as Member of Georgia Municipal Association Board of Directors
Councilwoman Victoria Jones was formally sworn in as a member of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term on Sunday, June 23, 2024, during the GMA Annual Conference in Savannah, Georgia. This prestigious event marks a significant milestone in Councilwoman Jones's career as she begins her second term as a member of the GMA Board, underscoring her commitment to public service and leadership within the municipal community. She also serves as the President of the GMA District 3 Northeast Region, one of 12 GMA districts in the state, a role she has held for two years.
Second Gentleman postpones Georgia event scheduled for Monday
NORCROSS, Ga. - Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff has postponed his trip to Georgia on Monday, according to the White House. Emhoff was scheduled to travel to host a roundtable discussion in Norcross on July 15 to launch AANHPIs for Biden-Harris, a national organization that mobilizes Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander voters.
Dougherty County School System asking for assistance in locating stolen ATV
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Dougherty County School System (DCSS) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating an ATV that was stolen from Merry Acres Middle School. At around 11:26 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, a 2022 John Deere Gator TS4x2 was stolen from the middle school, according to DCSS.
Albany police make arrest in July 5 nightclub shooting
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department (APD) has made an arrest in a July 5 shooting at Reflextions Lounge and is searching for the suspect in a fight at the same location. On Saturday, July 13, Albany police officers made a traffic stop on Jatayveon Decorric Kimbrough, 25,...
Family offers reward for missing Albany man
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The family of missing Albany man, Eric “Waldo” Glaze, has announced there is now a $1,000 reward for anyone who has information that could lead to Mr. Glaze’s location. He has been missing since he was released from Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on May 30th.
Bainbridge Recreation Adult Soccer championship set for Tuesday, youth soccer camp this month
The Bainbridge Rec Soccer season is coming to a close, with the championship match scheduled for this Tuesday evening. Barrios & Sons CD triumphed over Sunday League in the semifinals to advance, while Sarmiento’s Service & Maintenance beat Purple Rain, 5-3. Sarmiento’s will face off against Barrios at 7:00 PM Tuesday evening. With adult rec […] The post Bainbridge Recreation Adult Soccer championship set for Tuesday, youth soccer camp this month appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Albany officials seek input on $8.5 million Henderson Gym project
ALBANY – When he was a child, Albany City Commissioner Demetrius Young would ride his bicycle the mile and a half from his home for activities at the Henderson Community Center. Now he is looking to oversee the demolition of the nearly 50-year-old structure that has been part of south Albany for generations. Completed in 1978 Henderson Gym has been identified as needing renovation for years. ...
Sowega Council on Aging connects seniors, caretakers with resources in Colquitt
COLQUITT – Leola Collins boarded a regional transit bus in Arlington early Friday morning, traveling about 30 minutes south to Colquitt to attend a farmers market and senior resource fair. The 83-year-old was joined by two other friends from Calhoun County: Estella Battle, 81, and Mary Oliver, 93. They picked up free bags of fresh produce and pamphlets with information on health care and other ...
Albany State President Marion Fedrick bids Albany goodbye
ALBANY — Albany State University President Marion Fedrick has bid farewell to the university and the city of Albany in a letter sent to "Ramily and Friends." Fedrick announced in February her plans to leave ASU after accepting dual roles in the University System of Georgia, as executive vice president and chief of staff to President Brian Blake at Georgia State University and as Senior Advisor ...
Westover grad Haven “Hitman” Brady Jr. remains undefeated, clinches first title at OTX 9 Summa Smash
ATLANTA, Ga. (WALB) - “After going the distance in the OTX ring the 3 judges are in complete agreement turning in identical scores of 80-72 across the board. All in favor of the winner by unanimous decision and now WBC Silver’s super bantamweight champion from Albany, Georgia the “Hitman” Haven Brady!”
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