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    Federal Judge rules against restitution in peanut trial

    Federal Judge rules against restitution in peanut trial

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 5:22 PM EDT2016-04-06 21:22:22 GMT
    Albany Federal Court (WALB)Albany Federal Court (WALB)

    Judge Louis Sands just ruled four defendants in that case do not have to pay restitution to individual victims, families of those killed in the outbreak, or companies hurt by the outbreak in 2008 and 2009.

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    Judge Louis Sands just ruled four defendants in that case do not have to pay restitution to individual victims, families of those killed in the outbreak, or companies hurt by the outbreak in 2008 and 2009.

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  • Wanted man arrested after chase

    Wanted man arrested after chase

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 5:03 PM EDT2016-04-06 21:03:35 GMT

    “I'm actually a little bit shaken up myself,” says Lee County man John Richards. Lee County man John Richards and his family were headed to Florida when they found themselves in the middle of a police chase on U.S. 19 just before noon today. 

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    “I'm actually a little bit shaken up myself,” says Lee County man John Richards. Lee County man John Richards and his family were headed to Florida when they found themselves in the middle of a police chase on U.S. 19 just before noon today. 

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  • Bullets fired into Rosedale house missed four

    Bullets fired into Rosedale house missed four

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 3:56 PM EDT2016-04-06 19:56:30 GMT
    (WALB image)(WALB image)

    Albany Police served a search warrant at this home in the 800 block of Rosedale Avenue late this morning, gathering evidence after shots were fired into it.  

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    Albany Police served a search warrant at this home in the 800 block of Rosedale Avenue late this morning, gathering evidence after shots were fired into it.  

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  • ID released on body found near Ochlocknee River

    ID released on body found near Ochlocknee River

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 3:48 PM EDT2016-04-06 19:48:30 GMT
    (Colquitt Co. photo)(Colquitt Co. photo)

    Colquitt County deputies recovered a body near the Ochlocknee River Tuesday night.

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    Colquitt County deputies recovered a body near the Ochlocknee River Tuesday night.

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  • Neighbors fear dogs that attacked elderly woman

    Neighbors fear dogs that attacked elderly woman

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 3:39 PM EDT2016-04-06 19:39:27 GMT
    (WALB photo)(WALB photo)

    For the first time,  we're hearing from neighbors who helped fight off three dogs that were attacking an elderly woman in a Colquitt County neighborhood. That woman is still recovering in a hospital in Tallahassee. The dogs are in animal control custody. 

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    For the first time,  we're hearing from neighbors who helped fight off three dogs that were attacking an elderly woman in a Colquitt County neighborhood. That woman is still recovering in a hospital in Tallahassee. The dogs are in animal control custody. 

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  • 'Bulldog Bubba' wants a third green jacket

    'Bulldog Bubba' wants a third green jacket

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 2:29 PM EDT2016-04-06 18:29:47 GMT
    Bubba Watson (WALB photo)Bubba Watson (WALB photo)

    If you believe patterns tell a story, then you are likely picking Bubba Watson to win in Augusta this weekend. It doesn't appear everything is on his side this time around, but for Bubba, that's probably nothing new. 

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    If you believe patterns tell a story, then you are likely picking Bubba Watson to win in Augusta this weekend. It doesn't appear everything is on his side this time around, but for Bubba, that's probably nothing new. 

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  • Meth trafficking trial continues in Albany federal court

    Meth trafficking trial continues in Albany federal court

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 6:57 PM EDT2016-04-06 22:57:08 GMT
    Source-WALBSource-WALB

    Raymond Cortez testified Wednesday about bringing 42 pounds of meth from Texas to Douglas where he said he handed off the shipment in the Walmart parking lot. 

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    Raymond Cortez testified Wednesday about bringing 42 pounds of meth from Texas to Douglas where he said he handed off the shipment in the Walmart parking lot. 

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  • Vagrants blamed for South Albany car fires

    Vagrants blamed for South Albany car fires

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 6:53 PM EDT2016-04-06 22:53:54 GMT

    Investigators say vagrants, possibly trying to stay warm, set a fire that burned seven cars in South Albany.

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    Investigators say vagrants, possibly trying to stay warm, set a fire that burned seven cars in South Albany.

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  • Murder Suspect returned to Dougherty County jail

    Murder Suspect returned to Dougherty County jail

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 6:46 PM EDT2016-04-06 22:46:26 GMT
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    A man charged with a September murder and armed robbery in Albany is now back in town and in the Dougherty County Jail.      37-year old Rodriquez Richardson was captured by U-S Marshals in Louisiana March 19th.      

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    A man charged with a September murder and armed robbery in Albany is now back in town and in the Dougherty County Jail.      37-year old Rodriquez Richardson was captured by U-S Marshals in Louisiana March 19th.      

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  • A.T.&T.; workers walk for their health

    A.T.&T.; workers walk for their health

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 6:31 PM EDT2016-04-06 22:31:07 GMT

     40 employees from the A. T. & T. premium care support team spend a large part of their day sitting, on the phone with customers.  For the second year in a row,  they held a team one mile walk, for their health. 

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     40 employees from the A. T. & T. premium care support team spend a large part of their day sitting, on the phone with customers.  For the second year in a row,  they held a team one mile walk, for their health. 

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  • Valdosta looks to fill board positions

    Valdosta looks to fill board positions

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 4:22 PM EDT2016-04-06 20:22:34 GMT
    Valdosta looks to fill 14 positions (Source: WALB)Valdosta looks to fill 14 positions (Source: WALB)

    Valdosta is looking to get citizens involved in local government by filling 14 board and commission positions. Mayor John Gayle says this is the most openings they've had at one time since he's been in office.   There are vacancies for everything from the parks and recreation authority to the county zoning board of appeals.  While these positions are unpaid city officials say it's a great way to have your voice heard in the community. "It helps them u...

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    Valdosta is looking to get citizens involved in local government by filling 14 board and commission positions. Mayor John Gayle says this is the most openings they've had at one time since he's been in office.   There are vacancies for everything from the parks and recreation authority to the county zoning board of appeals.  While these positions are unpaid city officials say it's a great way to have your voice heard in the community. "It helps them u...

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  • Bus carrying Gregg Allman crew crashes, 3 hurt

    Bus carrying Gregg Allman crew crashes, 3 hurt

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 4:15 PM EDT2016-04-06 20:15:58 GMT

    A tour spokesman for Gregg Allman's band says three crew members have been injured when a bus went off Interstate 77 in West Virginia.

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    A tour spokesman for Gregg Allman's band says three crew members have been injured when a bus went off Interstate 77 in West Virginia.More >>
  • High waters don't hurt fishing

    High waters don't hurt fishing

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 4:02 PM EDT2016-04-06 20:02:53 GMT
    (WALB image)(WALB image)

    Department of Natural Resources officials say it's a great time for fishing in Georgia, especially with all the high water we've had this year. 

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    Department of Natural Resources officials say it's a great time for fishing in Georgia, especially with all the high water we've had this year. 

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  • Country music legend Merle Haggard dead at 79

    Country music legend Merle Haggard dead at 79

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 3:28 PM EDT2016-04-06 19:28:23 GMT

    During the outlaw country period of the 1960s and 70s, Merle Haggard was one of the genre's biggest stars. Haggard had five albums reach No. 1 in the 1960s, seven in the '70s and another in the '80s. In all, he had more than 30 No. 1 singles.

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    During the outlaw country period of the 1960s and 70s, Merle Haggard was one of the genre's biggest stars. Haggard had five albums reach No. 1 in the 1960s, seven in the '70s and another in the '80s. In all, he had more than 30 No. 1 singles.

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  • More than 100 students get new shoes

    More than 100 students get new shoes

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 1:50 PM EDT2016-04-06 17:50:25 GMT
    More than 100 students picked out new shoes (Source: WALB)More than 100 students picked out new shoes (Source: WALB)

    More than one hundred students from J.L. Lomax Elementary School headed to Academy Sports and Outdoors for new shoes today.

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    More than one hundred students from J.L. Lomax Elementary School headed to Academy Sports and Outdoors for new shoes today.

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  • White House to transfer Ebola funds to combat Zika virus

    White House to transfer Ebola funds to combat Zika virus

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 12:17 PM EDT2016-04-06 16:17:10 GMT

    Congressional officials say the Obama administration has decided to transfer leftover money from the largely successful fight against Ebola to combat the growing threat of the Zika virus.

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    Congressional officials say the Obama administration has decided to transfer leftover money from the largely successful fight against Ebola to combat the growing threat of the Zika virus.More >>
  • Pedestrian killed in Donalsonville

    Pedestrian killed in Donalsonville

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 10:56 AM EDT2016-04-06 14:56:41 GMT
    (Google Maps)(Google Maps)

    A car headed south on Highway 91 turned onto Wiley Avenue, and struck the man, who was walking in the road.

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    A car headed south on Highway 91 turned onto Wiley Avenue, and struck the man, who was walking in the road.

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  • Seven cars torched at Albany salvage yard

    Seven cars torched at Albany salvage yard

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 10:12 AM EDT2016-04-06 14:12:56 GMT
    (WALB photo)(WALB photo)

    An arson investigation is underway after seven vehicles were found burning Wednesday morning behind an Albany salvage yard. 

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    An arson investigation is underway after seven vehicles were found burning Wednesday morning behind an Albany salvage yard. 

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  • DCSS to host first annual career expo

    DCSS to host first annual career expo

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 9:06 AM EDT2016-04-06 13:06:33 GMT
    DCSS had a teacher retention rate of 76% during the 2014-2015 academic school year. (Source: WALB)DCSS had a teacher retention rate of 76% during the 2014-2015 academic school year. (Source: WALB)

    The school system needs to fill around sixty positions. However, don’t think that the school system only hires teachers and administrators.

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    The school system needs to fill around sixty positions. However, don’t think that the school system only hires teachers and administrators.

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  • Jordan to become new Ashburn police chief

    Jordan to become new Ashburn police chief

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 9:00 AM EDT2016-04-06 13:00:15 GMT
    Ashburn Police Department (Source: WALB)Ashburn Police Department (Source: WALB)

    Current Ashburn Investigator Clifford Jordan, the only internal candidate for the post, will be introduced to the city commission tonight.

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    Current Ashburn Investigator Clifford Jordan, the only internal candidate for the post, will be introduced to the city commission tonight.

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  • Body found near Ochlocknee River

    Body found near Ochlocknee River

    Tuesday, April 5 2016 11:43 PM EDT2016-04-06 03:43:25 GMT
    (Source: Raycom)(Source: Raycom)

    Colquitt County deputies recovered a body near the Ochlocknee River Tuesday night.

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    Colquitt County deputies recovered a body near the Ochlocknee River Tuesday night.

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  • No decision reached on April alcohol ban on Tybee Island

    No decision reached on April alcohol ban on Tybee Island

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 6:51 PM EDT2016-04-06 22:51:29 GMT
    Orange Crush 2015 on Tybee.Orange Crush 2015 on Tybee.

    Tybee Island City Council did not reach a decision at a special council meeting Wednesday to ban alcohol in the month of April from public places like the beach.

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    Tybee Island City Council did not reach a decision at a special council meeting Wednesday to ban alcohol in the month of April from public places like the beach.

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  • Columbus businessman announces candidacy for city council

    Columbus businessman announces candidacy for city council

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 6:44 PM EDT2016-04-06 22:44:09 GMT
    (Source: WTVM)(Source: WTVM)

    Small businessman and entrepreneur Jonathan Davis formally announced his candidacy for Columbus City Council Post eight. Wednesday’s rally was held at the Citizens Service Center on Macon Road this morning. 

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    Small businessman and entrepreneur Jonathan Davis formally announced his candidacy for Columbus City Council Post eight. Wednesday’s rally was held at the Citizens Service Center on Macon Road this morning. 

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  • Upcoming car washes raise money for crash victims' family

    Upcoming car washes raise money for crash victims' family

    Wednesday, April 6 2016 6:40 PM EDT2016-04-06 22:40:05 GMT
    (Source: WTVM)(Source: WTVM)

    The community continues to step up and support a Columbus family who recently lost three relatives in tragic car crash last weekend.  Denyla Biggers, 6, her mother 33-year-old Kayla Wilson, and Kayla's sister 35-year-old Nikia Wilson died in a car crash in Coweta County last Friday, April 1.  

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    The community continues to step up and support a Columbus family who recently lost three relatives in tragic car crash last weekend.  Denyla Biggers, 6, her mother 33-year-old Kayla Wilson, and Kayla's sister 35-year-old Nikia Wilson died in a car crash in Coweta County last Friday, April 1.  

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