Local & State Headlines

County delays raceway vote
The Dougherty County Commission tables a vote on a request to allow racing by certain vehicles at a local speedway.

CON law in process of change
Legislation could make a hospital's December lawsuit against the state and an Albany surgery center moot.

Two lounges robbed by man in bear mask
Police are investigating two Saturday robberies in which one of the armed bandits wore a bear mask.

Reservists return from Africa
Marine Reservists from south Georgia return from a humanitarian mission to West Africa.

Teacher charged in spat
A Dougherty County School System teacher faces disciplinary action from the school system after a Thursday incident.