Local & State Headlines

No suspects yet in slaying
A woman found dead at her home Tuesday may have died from being cut, police say.

Schools mull policy on lyrics
Dougherty County schools could have the framework in 30 days for a policy covering songs with objectionable lyrics.

Program honors perseverance
Kids That Triumph is an awards program that recognizes students who have overcome any of several challenges to achieve academic success.

State, national races take shape
U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop draws a Republican challenger to his re-election bid.

Candidates ready for elections
Candidates scramble to serve in county offices during qualifying week in Baker, Lee, Terrell and Worth counties.

Hooks to direct Jekyll Island
A former Albany chamber executive returns to Georgia to work at Jekyll Island.

Man assaulted with pitchfork
An Albany man is charged with aggravated assault after being accused of attacking someone with a pitchfork.