Local & State Headlines

Woman dies in U.S. 19 wreck
The driver of a truck is not expected to face charges in a fatal collision, authorities say.

Albany's jobless rate is up
Unemployment in metro Albany was at 5.1 percent in December.

Perdue cuts water center's funding
The governor's proposal kills state funding of an Albany water center.

Dog show boost to economy
Gates open at 7 a.m. today for this weekend's coonhound show.

City turns its sights on eight run-down Albany properties
Court proceedings move several Albany properties one step closer to demolition.

KADB volunteers cheered for work
The city and county honors environmentally-conscious citizens during a program Thursday.

Ex-ABAC student charged in death
Marlissa Webb was found bludgeoned and stabbed to death at her grandparent's home last week, authorities said.

Officials testify in child porn trial
A federal grand jury issued a four-count indictment against Lowery in 2007, court documents show.

Romney garners support from Georgia GOP members
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s presidential bid picked up more support Thursday from inside the Georgia Capitol.

Speaker urges action on key issues
The General Assembly must act during this legislative session on the education, transportation and health care challenges facing Georgia, House Speaker Glenn Richardson said Thursday.