Celebrity Quail Hunt celebrates year No. 27
A Quail Unlimited celebrity hunt is handled by Quail Albany now, the local chapter of the conservation group.
Liberty House takes stand against abuse
Since 1981, a Dougherty County nonprofit has provided help for battered women and children.
Chehaw Frontier Festival celebrates pioneer life
Chehaw “traders and buckskinners” in period dress gather to demonstrate life in the early days.
Flu activity in Southwest Georgia trending down
Flu activity generally peaks in January and February, public health officials say.
Opening nears for Camilla Walmart
The brand-new store will allow for 65 new employees, officials say.
Blood supply running strong through holidays
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital and the Albany Mall are among the venues set to host upcoming blood drives.
Telemedicine vital to rural Georgia future
Georgia’s health care industry is a national leader in remote medical diagnostics and treatment.
GSP watching for impaired, unbuckled drivers
Georgia State Troopers are cautioning drivers to plan for a sober designated driver if alcohol consumption will be part of their holiday celebrations this year.
Governor taps Royal to head Jekyll Island Authority
The former state rep says they're doing everything possible to make sure Jekyll stays affordable for most Georgians.
Walmart plays Santa for Council on Aging
The Meals on Wheels program of the SOWEGA Council on Aging is one of 10 programs to get a $10,000 grant Friday.
Suspect caught for armed robbery
Karonn L. Skinner, 37, of 405 Palmer Drive in Midway, Fla., was arrested in Tallahassee Thursday on armed robbery charges stemming from a Nov. 20 robbery of a Family Dollar store in Camilla, a Camilla Police Department email stated.
Camilla man claims lottery jackpot
Jack Delk is the second person in Southwest Georgia in a week to win a huge Georgia Lottery jackpot.
Officials: Flu vaccine a good match
The majority of confirmed flu cases in the Southwest Georgia area this season have been Type A, officials say.
Town hall addresses mental health
A meeting in Albany is the fifth held since 2011 as part of an effort to reach every service region in the state.
Council on Aging presents annual report
The SOWEGA Council on Aging says that the organization provided $10.3 million in community based care services during 2012.
