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Lee deputies arrest suspect in knife robbery case
After first eluding deputies, an armed robbery suspect is later apprehended.
Weather service downgrades flood prediction for Albany
Lee County, Bainbridge and Thomasville are expected to see “moderate” flooding from recent heavy rains.
River and creeks update
Projections for the Flint River at Albany have been reduced, with the river now not expected to reach flood stage.
Lee peanut buyer faces criminal charges
A Lee County businessman runs into peanut contract trouble with Southwest Georgia farmers.
Lee, Leesburg plan Starkville Avenue North improvements
A Lee County roadway is approved for resurfacing, along with other improvements.
Waterways rise as rains continue
Officials expect 4-6 inches of rain today, while projections are for creeks and rivers to crest Thursday and Friday.
Outlook 2013: MCLB-Albany continues to go green
There are $22.7 million in projects currently underway at MCLB-Albany, many of which have been prompted by energy-efficiency efforts.
Outlook 2013: Centering Pregnancy, social media focus for public health
In all, roughly $60,000 has been invested to bring a telemedicine component to Centering Pregnancy, officials say.
Outlook 2013: Phoebe strengthening regional presence
An emergency center overhaul at Phoebe Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald is among the projects the Phoebe Putney Health System will be engaged in this year.
Outlook 2013: Georgia's economy expected to outpace national average
University of Georgia officials predict improved outlook statewide in 2013.
Outlook 2013: Interim Dougherty School superintendent looking to shake things up
A new Lee County school set to open in August, which will add another middle school to the county.
Outlook 2013: Albany economy stable, facing challenges
Business column
When reviewing the economic prospects for the Albany area in 2013, they can be described as stable, but highly susceptible to market shocks. Referring to last year, despite seeing a Georgia economy finally growing at a faster rate than their regional counterparts, our area lagged. Despite Albany’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate falling from 10.1 percent to 9.5 percent over the last year, there was no net job growth in 2012.
Outlook 2013: Lee County seeks to improve fire rating
More firefighters and additional training are among the needs to reduce insurance rates for Lee residents.
Outlook 2013: Hard work defines Prince success
John Prince III owns nine successful car dealerships in four South Georgia cities, including Albany.
