For the best experienceDownload the Mobile App
App Store Play Store
Albany City manager addresses 2 on-the-job deaths
Albany City manager addresses 2 on-the-job deaths
Albany City manager addresses 2 on-the-job deaths

Published on: 02/06/2025

Description

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The city of Albany has had two on-the-job deaths in 2024.

Darrious Stephens died on Feb. 24 while trying collecting water samples from the Flint River, and Sebastian Dykes Jr. died on Dec. 18 after a trench wall collapsed on him.

Albany City Manager Terrell Jacobs sat down with WALB to discuss whether the city plans to make changes to employee safety protocols.

We will also request updates on the city’s investigations into the employee deaths.

WALB’s Lenah Allen will be providing reports throughout the day.

Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Let us know. Please include the article’s headline in your message.

To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WALB on Facebook and X (Twitter). For more South Georgia news, download the WALB News app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Copyright 2025 WALB. All rights reserved.

News Source : https://www.walb.com/2025/02/05/albany-city-manager-addresses-2-on-the-job-deaths/

Other Related News

07/16/2025

ORLANDO Fla AP A drenching weather system moving across Florida on Tuesday wasnt even a t...

07/16/2025

CAIRO Ga WALB - The city of Cairo announced a temporary water outage happening on Wednesda...

07/16/2025

ALBANY Ga WALB Drivers in Albany should be aware of a temporary road closure starting thi...

07/16/2025

TALLAHASSEE Fla WCTV - The man accused of opening fire on Florida State Universitys campus...

Teens replacing human connection with machines? Most use AI social companions
Teens replacing human connection with machines? Most use AI social companions

07/16/2025

TNND A new report found that a majority of teenagers have used artificial intelligence so...

ShoutoutGive Shoutout
500/500