Local & State Headlines

Albany company ... worldwide success
Reed Mitchell's passion for his work has been vital in turning ACMI of Albany into a world-class operation.

First Baptist moving forward
First Baptist Church of Albany's first meeting in its new building will be May 4.

Officials: Teen driving statistics improving
Some officers say that the more obscure parts of Georgia's driving laws are rarely enforced if other traffic crimes are committed by drivers.

Judge helps bury trouble
Dougherty County's probate judge offers tips for making division of assets to heirs as peaceful as possible.

Code Red a key asset
Code Red is valuable for county residents who aren't near warning sirens when severe weather occurs.

Shipp sails into civil rights museum
A Sylvester activist and political force becomes a permanent part of the Albany Civil Rights Institute.

Eagle Scout hopeful eyes vets monument
A Leesburg Eagles Scout candidate takes on a big project that he hopes will be a permanent part of his community.