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City of Albany, Humane Society reach agreement on $147,800 contract
ALBANY – The city of Albany’s dog housing problem has been solved, fittingly coming in the dog days of summer, and ending an impasse between the city and the Albany Humane Society. After the Humane Society initially halted intake of animals captured by animal control in March, it allowed a small number of dogs to come in, which allowed the city to bring in a limited number of animals. That ...
Albany State holds 2024 faculty/staff conference
ALBANY — Albany State University held its 2024 faculty/staff conference in preparation for the upcoming fall semester. With the theme “Empower, Engage, Excel: Cultivating Collaboration and Connections,” school officials said the conference was designed to empower and inspire faculty and staff members to achieve their full potential and foster a collaborative and inclusive community. The ...
Phoebe Gastroenterology recognizes Gastroparesis Awareness Month
ALBANY – Phoebe Gastroenterology has joined the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders in recognizing August as Gastroparesis Awareness Month. This initiative, established by IFFGD in 2016, aims to raise public awareness about gastroparesis, a chronic digestive disorder that profoundly impacts the lives of those affected. Gastroparesis, also known as delayed gastric emptying, ...
South Georgia toddler beats the odds after being born with rare congenital heart defect
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB) - A Tifton three-year-old is living a normal life despite being born with a rare congenital heart defect. When Cameron Prostko was 20 weeks pregnant with her daughter, Miller, they found out that she had a rare congenital heart defect called Ebstein’s anomaly and a circular shunt that caused the blood in her heart to flow in the opposite direction.
Atlanta to Host Inaugural Hearing on Georgia Department of Corrections Facilities
Atlanta residents and those with an interest in the operations of Georgia's correctional facilities have an opportunity to engage this Friday. The Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee is set to have its inaugural hearing on August 23, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., an event that will be open to the public and livestreamed for wider accessibility. Chaired by Majority Whip Randy Robertson (R–Cataula), the committee meeting will take place at 450 State Capitol in downtown Atlanta.
One errant fastball just made Braves fans' living nightmare even worse
A day after narrowly avoiding disaster when Travis d'Arnaud was struck on the wrist, the Atlanta Braves were yet again forced to hold their breath when slugging third baseman Austin Riley was struck on the wrist by 97.1 MPH sinker in the first inning. Although Riley initially stayed in the...
Missing in Georgia: Police searching for teen girl not seen in days
SNELLVILLE, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. Police in Georgia need your help finding a missing teenage girl. Kalli Landreth, 15, was reported missing Saturday just after midnight. According to the Snellville Police Department, she was last seen leaving her home on Burford Lane around 5:30 p.m. Friday.
Storm damage kept crews in Walton County and cities busy this weekend
Saturday night storm brought down lots of trees and power lines. Last weekend brought the promise of storms with the National Weather Service issuing Storm Watches for the local area for both Saturday and Sunday. Sunday’s threat didn’t pan out, fortunately, but Saturday made up for it. According...
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