City Commissioners discussed technology that could keep Albany safe from crime. They talked about camera systems, apps, and gun buy back programs to cut violent crime.
Today and Tomorrow: National protests spur action in Southwest Georgia
Today and Tomorrow: National protests spur action in Southwest Georgia By WALB News Team | February 4, 2021 at 5:37 PM EST - Updated February 5 at 12:25 AM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) -
February marks a very important time for millions of Americans Black History Month. Over the next few weeks, WALB will look back at our history in the making and how the impact of decisions we make today can change our tomorrow.
“My oath of office ends in four words, ‘so help me God.’ So, I protect all the people,” Ashley Paulk, Lowndes County sheriff, said.
Albany leaders address concerns about door-to-door salespeople
Albany leaders address concerns about door-to-door salespeople By Bobby Poitevint | February 1, 2021 at 10:20 PM EST - Updated February 1 at 11:59 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Right now, door-to-door salespeople are becoming a nuisance for some Albany residents.
City leaders said it’s still a legitimate sales tactic, however, they did offer up some ways you can deal with them if you’re not looking to strike a deal.
“It’s not going away,” BJ Fletcher, an Albany city commissioner told WALB News 10. Commissioner B.J. Fletcher. (Source: WALB)
Especially since door-to-door sales are legal.
“Yes, it’s legal,” Fletcher said.
Albany leaders consider new regulations on fireworks
Albany leaders consider new regulations on fireworks By Bobby Poitevint | January 29, 2021 at 10:12 PM EST - Updated January 29 at 11:52 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Fireworks are on the minds of Albany city leaders.
They’re looking at the possibility of tightening up regulations as to when you can set off firecrackers after city commissioners received complaints about fireworks going off within the city.
It was brought up during Thursday’s Public Safety Meeting
“It’s probably not a week that doesn’t go by that somebody isn’t complaining about these fireworks. I mean, I know that it’s impossible to ask anybody to stand out there with a meter,” said Albany City Commissioner BJ Fletcher and Public Safety Committee member.
Albany leaders talk rolling back nightclub hours
Committee also hears update on other safety measures
Albany leaders talk rolling back nightclub hours By Bobby Poitevint | January 14, 2021 at 10:24 PM EST - Updated January 15 at 12:03 AM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Albany leaders talked about reducing night club hours and other security tactics to reduce overnight crimes at a Thursday City of Albany Public Safety Meeting.
Currently, you have to be out of Albany night clubs by 4 a.m., Tuesday through Sunday, according to Albany leaders.
City of Albany Public Safety Committee members have a new idea.
“Alcohol not being served passed 2:45 a.m. and then the businesses close, turn the lights off and go home at 3:15 a.m.,” Chad Warbington, committee chair and Albany city commissioner, said.