ALBANY, GA (WALB)- Work is underway on a big empty retail space in Albany to bring in a new business and a spirit of celebration.

Party City will open a store at 2709 Dawson Road, near the Albany Mall this August.  Economic development officials say they're excited to see a company bring in jobs and also fill up the former Steinmart location.

ALBANY, GA (WALB)- The parents of a murdered baby say they want justice after their longtime friend was charged with killing him.

The parents of 6-month old Ja'Kobian Davis say they can't understand why their son died in the care of a trusted babysitter. Prosecutors say the investigation into the baby's death continues as the accused killer made her first appearance before a judge Wednesday.

Ja'Kobian Davis' parents say he was a wonderful baby - pretty and playful. Wednesday his family grieved together as they made preparations for his funeral.

CORDELE, GA (WALB)- Do you have a taste for some good ole' south Georgia watermelon? You might have to wait a little bit.

Farmers are running about three weeks behind after some crazy spring weather made this one of their most difficult seasons ever and sent prices up.

When planting season was a little dry, it caused problems with some crops. And when farmers had to re-plant multiple times, it may have passed rising costs on to the consumer.