Albany Herald

FTC files new motions to stop merger of hospitals (UPDATE with FTC response)

An administrative trial on the merits of the acquisition of the former Palmyra Medical Center is scheduled to begin Aug. 5.

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.