DCA: Hotel/motel taxes can be used for salaries, with some exceptions
The hotel/motel tax generates $750,000 each year for the Convention and Visitors Bureau in Albany.
ACA tax credits would reach 9,300 in Dougherty and Lee counties
Roughly 9,300 people in Dougherty and Lee counties are expected to be eligible for premium tax credits to receive coverage under the new health care law.
Taylor-made leadership
Albany's city manager still relies on values he learned as part of a close-knit family and during a 27-year career in the Marine Corps.
Chase from Terrell County ends with crash in Albany
A Dawson motorcyclist tries to outrun a sheriff's deputy, but instead crashes his bike in Albany.
PDA OKs land sale to ag inspection company
Georgia Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service currently operates out of offices on Slappey Boulevard.
FAA to delay closing Albany airport tower
Albany officials say the successful operation of the municipal airport is crucial for economic development.
Neighborhood residents disappointed in Sylvester Road Elementary School closing
Emotional ties to Sylvester Road Elementary Shool run deep in the adjoining neighborhoods.
Education Notebook: Miss ASU 2013-14 crowned
Miss ASU selected; Merry Acres students show off projects; Dougherty County schools accredited.
Coalition slams Flint River bill
Georgia Water Coalition says new water bill threatens rivers, property rights and taxpayers.
Business owner challenges community
Restaurant owner B.J. Fletcher augments a drive-by shooting reward.
Supreme Courts rejects license argument from illegal immigrant
After a Gwinnett County traffic stop, an illegal immigrant argues that the safe harbor provision in the driver's license statue is discriminatory, but the Supreme Court rejects the argument.
Blast at Nevada military site kills 7 Marines, injures 7 more
Seven U.S. Marines were killed and seven people injured during a training exercise.
Albany State students urged to 'dream big'
More than 400 Albany State University students are recognized for academic achievement.
FTC moves forward to block Phoebe/Palmyra merger
TAn administrative hearing regarding the purchase of Palmyra Medical Center had initially been scheduled for Sept. 19, 2011.
PSC withdraws prinicipal's suspension pending hearing
The state had suspended a Monroe High School principal for 90 days in relation to the 2009 CRCT cheating scandal.
Local Politics
- Political Storm Over IRS Targeting Scandal Shifts To U.S. Congress 4 comments
- Love entering Ward II race 19 comments
- Albany gathering documents for Justice investigation 4 comments
- FDA Approves Plan B For girls as young As 15 9 comments
- Bishop: FAA bill gives transportation head flexibility 1 comment
- Political newcomer Bobby Coleman announces candidacy for Albany City Commission 4 comments
- Lee County Commission holding retreat in Savannah 10 comments
- Leesburg considering hiring city manager
- Bishop encourages young researchers to 'pick up the mantle' 2 comments
- Fletcher to make bid for City Commission 26 comments
Local Education
- Sherwood Academy graduates 25 seniors 1 comment
- Students earn UGA degrees on Tifton campus
- Darton honors Powell with first Lifetime Service Award
- Student wins essay contest
- Committee approves moving Dougherty High students to vacant middle school
- Tharin: Vote on principal changes sends message 18 comments
- Love entering Ward II race 19 comments
- Dougherty School Board OKs principal changes for 2013-14 10 comments
- Deceased bank robbery suspect was DCSS sub 49 comments
- ABAC plans sessions for future nurses
Blogs
- Sometimes a picture says it all ... 3 comments
- Is the city set to kill the multimodal project? 1 comment
- Oh the irony...legislators ban cameras from hearing on 'Open Government' 4 comments
- Commissioner officially gets 'schooled' 1 comment
- City commission meeting moved
- EPA releases interactive polluter map
- Ya'll Come on Back Now, Ya' hear?
- County pondering Gillionville speed limit change
- Commissioners bid adieu to the mayor in their own unique fashion 3 comments
- Prohibition by abstention?















