Local & State Headlines

Firefighters investigated
The Albany fire chief calls a noose incident an "embarrassment" to the department.

Indigent defense boosted
Public defender legislation would double the cost of applying for indigent status.

ATC students win GOAL
A soon-to-be dental assistant will represent Albany in a statewide competition of technical college students.

Tifton trial postponed over funds
A state funding issue impacts a death penalty case in Tift County.

Lott: Younger has room for improvements
The Albany city manager determined the police chief has performed his job acceptably nut needs to work on some key areas.

Couple nabbed in pot bust
The Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit makes two arrests Tuesday on charges of growing marijuana.

Murder suspect arrested in Albany
A man wanted by police in Florida for murder was arrested by GBI and federal agents Thursday at an Albany motel, authorities said.

A.C. suspect caught cold
Investigators say that a man arrested for stealing air conditioners from area churches confessed to a heist from a Lee Count church.

Senate OKs red-light cameras
Senate revives legislation requiring state permits for traffic-light cameras.

State's unemployment rate rises
Georgia's unemployment rate is the highest it has been since 2005.