WASHINGTON, D. C.- Information from Health and Human Services-

Helping to answer President Obama's call to ensure quality early education for every American child, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed today a new regulation for public comment that will better ensure children's health and safety in child care and promote school readiness.

ALBANY, GA (WALB)- Scuba divers are gearing up this weekend for an intense competition, which also helps out a noble cause right here in Albany.

The Dive Shop is holding their second annual Scuba Olympics this Saturday, for experienced and uncertified divers at YMCA's Outdoor Park on Gillionville Road.

A race with a ping pong ball on a spoon, a three legged race, or simply blowing up a balloon might all seem like easy tasks.

But 10 or 12 feet underwater, it might get a little more difficult.

ALBANY, GA (WALB)- After more than 30 years of dedication to his career.. even through a tough 10 years of battling cancer.

Sheriff Donnie Haralson is a man clearly respected and loved by his fellow law enforcers.

To honor him, the Georgia Narcotics Officers Association is hosting the first ever Pigs in the Park Barbeque and Music Festival in Cordele.

"It's going to be a great day and to end it with money to go into a scholarship, to honor Sheriff Haralson, it's going to be excellent," said Billy Hancock, Crisp County Chief Deputy.