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The City of Cairo Police Department is seeking the public's assistance after a church van was stolen from the First Assembly of God in Cairo on Sunday.

Crime

Georgia Church Van Stolen

by Thom ChandlerMay 28, 2024May 28, 2024

The Gist: The Albany Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the 400 block of Lipsey Drive, where a male victim was shot and died from his injuries.

Crime

Albany Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on Lipsey Drive

by Thom ChandlerMay 27, 2024May 27, 2024

⚠️ The Gist: A strong cold front pushing into the Southeast later this week is expected to bring several rounds of severe thunderstorms, with the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes from Thursday afternoon into Friday morning.

Severe Storms Threaten Southeast with Damaging Winds, Hail, and Tornadoes

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2024May 8, 2024

🚨 The Gist: The Albany Police Department is searching for 18-year-old Jalen Tanner Redding in connection with a motor vehicle theft on March 30.

Crime

Albany Police Want Your Help Finding a Suspect in a Motor Vehicle Theft

by Thom ChandlerApril 2, 2024April 2, 2024

Calhoun County Schools has released its academic calendar for the 2024-2025 school year, laying out a comprehensive schedule of instruction days, professional learning for teachers, and breaks for students and staff.

Here is The Calhoun County School Calendar for 2024-2025

by Thom ChandlerMarch 19, 2024March 19, 2024

🔍 The Gist: SmartAsset's latest study ranks the Georgia counties with the lowest tax burdens, assessing income, sales, property, and fuel taxes.

Which Counties in Georgia Have The Lowest Tax Burden?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Shylicia Johnson, 19, is now wanted by Dougherty County Police for her involvement in a February 16 shooting in Albany.

Crime

Dougherty County Police Seek 19-Year-Old Shylicia Johnson for Alleged Role in Shooting

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2024

📍 The Gist: "Austin's Law," Senate Bill 465, emerges as a critical legislative response in Georgia, aiming to mitigate drug-related fatalities. The bill is poignantly named in memory of Austin Walters, a native of Albany who later became a beloved figure in Valdosta.

Your Government

Georgia’s Fight Against Fentanyl: Austin’s Law Could Mark a New Chapter

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024

🔒 The Gist: The Cairo Police Department reports a surge in vehicle break-ins, urging residents to lock their car doors and remove valuables to prevent theft.

Crime

City of Cairo Police Report Increase in Vehicle Break-ins

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 25, 2024February 25, 2024

Albany State University President Marion Fedrick is leaving the university later this year to take a new position within the University System of Georgia.

Albany State University’s President is Stepping Down: Here’s Why

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 14, 2024

In an event that might redefine petty theft, the Albany Police Department finds itself in the unusual position of seeking assistance to catch a Valentine's Day bandit. Yes, you read that right. It seems Cupid's arrow has missed its mark, leading one individual down a path not of love, but of larceny.

Swipe Left for Larceny: Albany Police Hunt Down Valentine’s Day Basket Snatcher

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 13, 2024

The Gist: A fatal crash occurred in Albany, involving a dirt bike and vehicle, resulting in the death of the rider.

Traffic & Transportation

Dirt Bike Accident Claims a Life at a Busy Albany Intersection

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 10, 2024

The Gist: A man was fatally shot in the 300 block of Station Crossing Drive in Albany, sparking a homicide investigation by local authorities.

Crime

Overnight Shooting in Albany Leaves One Dead

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 27, 2024

Group Of Monkeys

30,000 Monkeys Could Be Coming to Southwest Georgia: Residents Are Not Amused

by Orlando Montoya | GPBJanuary 27, 2024January 27, 2024

The Gist: An arrest has been made in connection with the double homicide that occurred on Gillionville Road in Albany in November.

Crime

Arrest Made in Double Homicide in Albany

by Thom ChandlerDecember 26, 2023

It may be after Christmas now, but before Christmas, residents of Decatur County made memories that will last a life time at the annual county parade.

Photos: The Decatur County Christmas Parade

by Thom ChandlerDecember 26, 2023December 26, 2023

ATLANTA – The states of Georgia and Alabama have reached an agreement expected to end a long-running legal dispute over water allocation from the Chattahoochee River Basin. Under the agreement, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will consider a first-of-its-kind proposal to operate its dams and reservoirs to achieve minimum water-flow objectives at Columbus, Ga.,

Georgia and Alabama Bury the Hatchet in Water Wars Case

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 12, 2023

Police Car Lights

Three Arrested in Connection With Albany Shooting Death

by Thom ChandlerDecember 7, 2023

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