Local & State Headlines

ATC honors grads
Scores of Albany Tech students were awarded degrees, certificates and diplomas at Friday's graduation.

Older grad earns GED
An Albany octogenarian readies for a college education in computer studies.

Former teacher to run for vacant BOE seat
A retired educator takes the plunge and enters the race for the at-large seat on the Dougherty County Board of Education.

ADP deputy chiefs center of gun debate
APD officials say that a 2004 federal law exempts two deputy chiefs from state laws concerning carrying concealed weapons.

Fire truck crashes, injures 1
An Albany fire crew had full lights and sirens activated when their truck was involved in a crash.

APD: Burglary ring busted
At least one person was detained by police at the scene where authorities served a search warrant Friday.