Local & State Headlines

Perdue pushes funding plan
The governor proposes his own tax reform in his annual State of the State speech.

City works to attract auto parts suppliers
Capitalizing on the good economic news of other cities is part of the development web.

Evidence sought in Lee slaying
Investigators are searching for clues on the property of a slain Lee County man.

Police break up counterfeit ring
Albany authorities say thousands in counterfeit dollars were seized Wednesday during the raid of a Moultrie Road home.

Target requests traffic light
Target officials say they want a traffic light at the entrance to the Albany retail store.

Tyson president tours Dawson chicken facility
A Dawson plant employee is recognized for coming up with an innovation that saves time and costs.

Riding center in financial crunch
A Leesburg therapeutic riding center may have to close its door without significant financial help.

Assault victim witness in murder case
Police are seeking the public's help to solve an aggravated assault case.

Lawyer leaves murder cases
Two Southwest Georgia murder case defendants look at finding new counsel after their attorney withdraws from their cases.

Albany City Commission fills board seats
The Albany City Commission fills out the rosters of various community boards and authorities.

Perdue covers ASU, Albany Tech projects
Gov. Sonny Perdue includes funding for two Albany higher education projects in his FY 2009 budget proposal.