Local & State Headlines

Lee County clerk fired
A Lee County government employee is out of a job after deciding to run against her elected boss.

Deadline to file taxes is Tuesday
The clock strikes at midnight on Tuesday for procrastinating income tax filers.

Chambless refutes allegations
Former state Rep. Tommy Chambless clarifies his role nearly two decades ago in developing Georgia's Certificate of Need law.

DWS grants tuition awards
Two students look to their academic careers at an Albany private school.

Albany man is indicted in fetus death
Prosecutors say that an unborn child was killed when its mother was beaten during a fight in January, court records show.

Car stolen from credit company
A vehicle stolen from a business Wednesday has been recovered on Whitney Avenue.

APD investigating internet misuse
The Albany police chief is weighing whether to demote an officer of misusing Internet access.