Sep 8, 2008 | WALB-TV Albany
Blakely couple killed in traffic accident
What was supposed to be a joyous occasion became tragic after an Early County couple was killed in a traffic accident on their way to their son's wedding.
The third annual Jokara-Michaeux Film Festival draws movie industry players to Southwest Georgia.
Driving through the vast expanses of farmland in Early County, one may never expect to happen upon a film festival, much less a celebrity.
Georgia appeals court to hear CO2 coal-plant permit case
A state appeals court will hear the case against developers of a coal-fired power station in Georgia whose permit for the 1,200-MW project was remanded by a lower court in part because the power plant's ...
Alabama bank robber caught in Georgia
A Georgia man who robbed an Alabama bank is now behind bars. On Monday authorities say Randy Peterson robbed the Wachovia Bank on Main Street in Dothan.
Film & TV star visits Arlington
Teenagers in your house will probably recognize up-and-comer Arielle Kebbel. She's got a long list of television credits such as the Gilmore Girls, and she's been in a lot of movies including "John Tucker Must ...
Two injured in Early County accident
Two people are recovering Sunday after a wreck in Early County. It happened just before 7:00 PM Saturday night.
Highway Safety Crackdown in Early County, Georgia
With the summer holiday driving period approaching, the Governor's Office of Highway Safety in the Peach State has once again begun its 100-days of summer Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic program.
Operation Zero Tolerance kick-off in Southwest GA
As summer begins law enforcers from all over the state are beginning a summertime crackdown on dangerous drivers.
Film industry professionals continue to find their way to Southwest Georgia.
Barbara Best's production company has a nation-full of choices for shooting its films, but the Orlando-based firm has picked Southwest Georgia as the setting for at least three of them.
12-year-old dies in accident in Early County
A 12-year-old is dead after a fatal accident in Early County Friday night. The accident happened at around 8:30 PM on Old Lucile Road about 10 miles South of Blakely. via WALB-TV Albany
"Lena Baker Story" headed to silver screen
“I'm very excited to say we have about 4 or 5 other projects on slate as well. And I'm anticipating going into production toward the end of this year on our second feature film”
Lena Baker may not be a name you've heard before, but she holds a place in Georgia history. via WALB-TV Albany
Early County safety commits to Georgia
“He loves to hit and sometimes you have to slow him down a little. He's got a lot of upside to him.”
Story updated at 1:06 AM on Sunday, March 30, 2008 Georgia has added a safety to its 2009 signing class that isn't afraid to make his presence known in the secondary. via Athens Banner-Herald
Saints' Grant Stabbed in the Neck
New Orleans Saints defensive end Charles Grant was stabbed in the neck and a pregnant woman was shot and killed outside a bar in Early County, Georgia early Sunday morning, the Early County Sheriff's Office ... via MyATLtv.com
Peanut hulls may burn for days
“What we actually had to do was start applying a hose stream and tearing down the walls”
Firefighters continue to put out hotspots at a south Georgia warehouse that started burning Sunday. via WALB-TV Albany