Local & State Headlines

GBI probes death
Investigators were expected to work through the night collecting evidence, authorities say.

Region in recovery
A year after a deadly tornado swept through Baker County, its victims are still rebuilding their lives.

Perdue declares day of recovery
Gov. Sonny Perdue visits Americus to mark the anniversary of the deadly tornado of 2007.

Construction continues
The American Red Cross estimates that 173 homes were destroyed in Americus last March by severe weather.

Three indicted in motel slaying
The victim was in Albany interviewing for a promotion at Georgia Power Co. when he was attacked, authorities say.

City battles sewer spills
Public Works crews put in overtime to minimize problems from sewer spills.

Man arrested after woman is burned
Police arrest a man for battery after an Albany woman is burned with hot grease.

2 indicted in teen's slaying
Antwan Luke was Albany's first shooting fatality in 2008, police say.

Bill would push student fitness
Senate bill would make schools post an aggregate BMI indicating the health of their students.