News
Budget problems with training reimbursement
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Albany City Commissioners met today to try and iron out the wrinkles in the Fiscal 2008-2009 Budget.
Perdue suspends fuel tax
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce held a luncheon at the Wyngate Plantation to recognize the local state legislators for the work that they did in the 2008 General Assembly.
A deadly killer in children's toys
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
It’s something we often hear about but parents rarely test for. It’s silent and slow to take affect and more harmful to children than adults.
Fixing railroad crossings in Albany
Monday, May 12, 2008
Many of Dougherty County's railroad crossings are in dire need of fixing up and at today’s Dougherty County Commission meeting, commissioners looked to do just that.
Perdue declares state of emergency
Monday, May 12, 2008
Governor Perdue has declared a state of emergency in six Georgia counties following Sunday’s storms.
Using grills for wrong reasons
Monday, May 12, 2008
People are spending more time grilling outside now that warmer weather is here but drug enforcement officials say some people are using grills in very bad ways.
EMS director gives annual report
Monday, May 12, 2008
EMS director Bobby Tripp gave his annual report to county commissioner today with some good and bad news.
Ex-Captain Sentenced
Monday, May 12, 2008
A former captain in the Bartow County Sheriff's Office was sentenced Monday to a year and one month in federal prison for embezzeling more than $80,000 in public funds.
Coca-Cola-Trade Secrets
Monday, May 12, 2008
A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction and eight-year prison sentence of a former Coca-Cola secretary found guilty of conspiring to steal trade secrets from the company.
Plans for ASU and Darton's academic year
Monday, May 12, 2008
The presidents of Darton College and Albany State University spoke to Fox 31 NEWS to give an account of the 2007/2008 academic year and to talk about what’s in store for 2008/2009.
Raising awareness on possible flu pandemics
Friday, May 09, 2008
A meeting was held Friday afternoon for city leaders to raise awareness of a possible pandemic flu outbreak.
Kicking off the 2008 Spring Olympics
Friday, May 09, 2008
The Dougherty County school system and the Special Olympics held their 2008 spring game today.
Dougherty County names Teacher of the Year
Friday, May 09, 2008
Dougherty County has named its 2008 - 2009 Teacher of the Year.
Judge lowers bond for Albany businessman
Thursday, May 08, 2008
A judge lowers the bond for an Albany businessman facing drug charges.
Gas prices continue to rise nationally
Thursday, May 08, 2008
The price of gas hit another record high overnight. The national average is now $3.65 a gallon.
Pawn shops see more business in Albany
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Folks are being forced to take drastic measures when it comes to making ends meet lately, and pawn shops are getting all the attention.
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Albany
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Even though Cinco de Mayo was Monday, Albany residents will have the chance to celebrate the holiday one more time this Saturday.
Cracking down on copper thieves
Thursday, May 08, 2008
A recent change to the criminal statute will give local prosecutors more power to go after copper thieves.
Dougherty County Teacher of the Year Pt. 8
Thursday, May 08, 2008
The eighth and final candidate for Dougherty County Teacher of the Year uses every opportunity available for teaching.
Albany Motor Speedway closes the track
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Two days after Dougherty County Commissioners told the Albany Motor Speedway Racetrack it would have to build a twenty five foot dirt berm or close….the track decides to close.
Housing market doing well in Georgia
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
While much of the nation continues to experience sagging home sales, local realtors say Southwest Georgia’s buying market is doing more than holding its own.
Woman torches friend to death
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Cobb County Superior Court Judge J. Stephen Schuster has sentenced a woman to life in prison in the torching death of her friend.
Police investigate violent incidents in Albany
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Three separate incidents of violence in Albany Tuesday night sent three people to the hospital and so far one man is in custody.
Oil and Gas prices steadily rise
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Oil and gas prices rose to record highs overnight.
HIV positive man sexually assaults women
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
DeKalb County police say a man accused of sexually assaulting two women by using the popular Website Craigslist to lure them to a vacant apartment is HIV-positive.
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