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Albany expo connects nonprofits with community
18+ hour, 30+ min ago (51+ words) WALB Albany expo connects nonprofits with community Victim's loved ones react to guilty verdict, life sentence in 2024 pool hall trial Suspect on the run after alleged shooting at Albany complex Possible card skimming reported at Slappey Blvd. gas station; Victims…...
2 people shot at Albany apartment complex, suspect on the run
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (125+ words) The current video is from previous coverage. ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - [UPDATE: April 9, @10: 06 p. m.] According to officials, 1 male and 1 female were shot at the Cedar Ave. Apartments on Thursday, April 9. Officials say their injuries are non-life-threatening, and both individuals are in stable…...
The State of Downtown Albany: Progress, comparisons, and what residents want
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (367+ words) WALB ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The City of Albany adopted its Downtown Master Plan in October 2022, a 10-year roadmap with 12 big ideas to bring people back to live, work, and play in the heart of the city. The city says nearly…...
Man accused in multi-state crime spree arrested in Albany
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (103+ words) ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) -A man accused in a multi-state crime spree is in custody, according to Lee County deputies. The sheriff's office confirmed Javoris Sentell Bland was arrested on Thursday, April 2, around 2: 30 p. m. Dougherty County's warrant team found him at his…...
16-year-old in critical condition after being shot in the chest, APD says
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (102+ words) The shooting incident was in the 900 block of Holloway Avenue at about 3: 30 a. m. , APD said. Police said that the shooting appears to have been random. APD said a friend of the teen waved officers down from Dorsett Avenue to report that…...
Albany police investigate fatal shooting on Cochran Avenue
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (120+ words) ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Albany police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred late Sunday night in the 600 block of Cochran Avenue. According to authorities, the incident happened just before 11: 30 p. m. Police confirmed that one male has died as a result of…...
The State of Downtown Albany: What do residents say downtown needs to attract people?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (88+ words) WALB The State of Downtown Albany: What do residents say downtown needs to attract people? UPDATE: Weekend Albany shooting incident ruled as suicide, officials say DUI leads to accident that killed Worth Co. teacher, GSP says Children detained due to…...
UPDATE: Weekend Albany shooting incident ruled as suicide, officials say
1+ week, 2+ day ago (83+ words) WALB UPDATE: Weekend Albany shooting incident ruled as suicide, officials say DUI leads to accident that killed Worth Co. teacher, GSP says Children detained due to foster care placement shortage, Ossoff-led investigation finds The State of Downtown Albany: What do…...
Albany Utilities to delay implementing new fees
1+ week, 2+ day ago (77+ words) WALB Albany Utilities to delay implementing new fees DUI leads to accident that killed Worth Co. teacher, GSP says Children detained due to foster care placement shortage, Ossoff-led investigation finds The State of Downtown Albany: What do residents say downtown…...
Albany community launches "Summer Collective" to serve 16, 000+ kids, funding still uncertain
1+ week, 3+ day ago (65+ words) WALB Albany community launches "Summer Collective" to serve 16, 000+ kids, funding still uncertain Children detained due to foster care placement shortage, Ossoff-led investigation finds The State of Downtown Albany: What do residents say downtown needs to attract people? South Georgia family…...