Albany Herald

County commissioners debate funding NYSP

Commissioners poised to save $160,000 by changing risk management broker.

Dougherty County Commissioners wrestled with giving $15,000 to a two-week program that benefits local children during Monday's work session.

Albany airport gets FAA reprieve

Advocates for the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport breath a sigh of temporary relief with news of a tower closing delay.

DCSS chief clarifies position on two principals

The Dougherty school superintendent says the two would not return to their respective schools as principals under his recommendations.

Mental health month under way

Local group works to bring mental health issues to public awareness.

Phoebe eyes distribution center

The rehab facilities at Phoebe North currently have 66 licensed beds, 25 of which are currently operating, officials say.

Albany gathering documents for Justice investigation

A federal agency is looking into the city of Albany's zoning practices as they apply to community residences.

Marines hold 'Safety Stand Down' to prepare for summer

Despite record cool temperatures for this time of year, Marines at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and Marine Logistics Command are working to educate base personnel about the possible dangers associated with summer time activities.

Goseer, four DCSS principals to retire

Dougherty County School system Assistant Superintendent Kenneth Goseer will retire from the system when his contract expires on June 30, the most prominent departure in what is expected to be a mammoth reworking of the district's administration and teaching staff.

Taylor: City's FY 2014 budget $108.6 million

A plan unveiled by Albany City Manager James Taylor would cut $820,000 from the city's current budget.

County OKs fire, law enforcement studies

The Dougherty County Commission will fund fire protection and law enforcement feasibility studies costing $39,000.

Williams retires after 30 years with the APD

After a long and successful career, Lt. James Williams retires from the Albany Police Department.

Transit System takes hearing to riders

Officials with the Albany Transit System get input for proposed changes to the system's bus routes.

Bishop: FAA bill gives transportation head flexibility

Southwest Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop praised the passage of a bill Friday that he believes will help the Federal Aviation Administration end employee furloughs that he believes has caused nearly four times the normal delays for airline passengers.