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3 months later: Eric Glaze still missing after fall at Brother’s Corner Store
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Friday, Aug. 30 marks three months since 60-year-old Eric Glaze was last seen in Albany. His family is still searching for answers. The Albany Police Department has officially turned a search and rescue into a search and recovery. Three months ago, Glaze walked out of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital and was never seen again.
In Georgia's Fulton County, voters wary of rights backslide
As the United States hurtles toward a presidential election this November between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, AFP has been taking the temperature in key counties of seven battleground states. This makes it a county pivotal to both presidential candidates.
Kemp hints at joining Trump on campaign trail as party unites in face of Harris threat
Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) hinted he might join former President Donald Trump on the campaign trail as the Harris-Walz campaign boosts its staff in Georgia. Kemp spoke about the state of the race in Georgia in an appearance on Fox News’s Fox and Friends. When asked if there may be a joint campaign appearance with […]
Georgia, South Carolina Law Enforcement Gather in Hartwell for Hands Across the Border
Dozens of law enforcement officers from across North Georgia and the Upstate of South Carolina gathered at Hart County High School Wednesday evening on the last stop of the Hands Across the Border tour. This is the 33rd annual “Hands Across the Border” drunk and drugged driving prevention and enforcement...
World Record Holder Beats Previous Yield With New Pioneer® Brand Z-Series Soybeans
Following the launch of Pioneer® brand Z-Series soybeans earlier this year, Alex Harrell of Leesburg, Georgia, set a new world record of 218.2856 bu/A with Z-Series variety P49Z02E™. Verified by the University of Georgia extension, Harrell broke his previous world record of 206 bu/A set in 2023. “Congratulations...
SE GA Road Work Weekly Traffic Interruption Advisory Aug. 31 - Sept. 6
Southeast Georgia Road Work... Weekly Traffic Interruption Advisory SOUTHEAST GA - Georgia Department of Transportation continues essential road work throughout Southeast Georgia. As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue Saturday, August 31 through Friday, September 6. Labor Day holiday lane closure restrictions on major State Routes and Interstates will be in place from Friday, August 30 at noon to Tuesday, September 3 at 5 a.m. No road closures or work that restricts or interferes with traffic will be conducted during this time frame. All work subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are cautioned to reduce their speed while traveling...
Top Central Georgia high school football games to watch in Week 3
MACON, Ga. — The third week of Football Friday Night is here with a slate of Central Georgia teams going head-to-head. Here are the games we’re keeping an eye on in Week 3:. Northside vs Warner Robins (TAILGATE 13) The first matchup is a Houston County showdown at...
Albany city commission approves zoning for Academy Sports and Outdoors to Albany Mall
ALBANY, Ga. – The Albany City Commission has reached a decision when it comes to brining a major company to a new home here at the Albany Mall. The commission has approved the zoning ordinance for Academy Sports and Outdoors to build a store on the Albany Mall’s property.
Ward 1 city commission town hall meeting on mitigating the spread and prevention of West Nile Virus
ALBANY, Ga. – And, Commissioner Howard also spoke to us about a town hall meeting he’s planning on holding in his ward this weekend. The Commissioner is hosting a town hall meeting Saturday morning to talk to members of the east Albany community about the West Nile Virus.
Wee-Kare Daycare & Preschool Pre-K success story
ALBANY, Ga. – In a time where affordable child care is more crucial than ever, a special program is making a difference by extending a lifeline to parents. Wee-Kare Daycare & Preschool offers a free program for children who are Georgia residents and will turn four years old by September 1st of this year.
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