Local & State Headlines

Phoebe frowns on CON change
Citing new data, an Albany hospital chief asserts that too many services may drive up health care costs.

Excellence honored
Twenty-five businesses are recognized as Dougherty school system Partners in Excellence.

Construction to reroute traffic
Work on a hospital campus will close on of its entrances.

Judge ready to step up
FIRST IN A SERIES OF ELECTIONS PROFILES: Albany's Municipal Court chief judge says he is prepared to fill the shoes of the retiring Superior Court chief judge.

Man arrested in connection with shooting
One person has been arrested in connection with a shooting and robbery at an Albany apartment, police records show.

APD hopeful public can identify burglary suspect
A large amount of clothing was stolen from an Albany store early Sunday morning, authorities say.

Hostage investigation could end this week
A hostage-taker shot by a police officer Monday is still in critical condition, authorities say.

Pellicano found guilty in drug case
Brian Ashley Pellicano, a suspect in an on-going marijuana case stemming from the discovery of grow houses in Lee and Terrell counties, pleaded guilty Wednesday in U.S. District Court, authorities said.

Station helping St. Jude
An Albany radio station is donating two full days of airtime starting today to the betterment of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Lee County leaders discuss utility project
Sewer and water issues dominate a meeting of Lee County's Board of Commissioners.