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Judge Weaver released on $10K bail

Municipal Court Judge Willie Weaver posts $10,000 bail in connection with his arrest on a felony domestic assault charge.

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Police search for motive after 5 killed in Norcross

Police were interviewing witnesses at a spa outside Atlanta where a gunman opened fire, killing five people.

AP source: Obama seeks 28 percent corp. tax rate

President Barack Obama is proposing to cut the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 28 percent.

Multimodal center future uncertain

Albany City Commissioners fail to reach a four-vote consensus Tuesday to move forward with the $9 million project.

Albany City Commissioners fail to reach a four-vote consensus Tuesday to move forward with a $9 million transportation project.

Dow crosses 13,000 for the first time since 2008 (3 p.m. update)

The Dow Jones industrial average crossed 13,000 on Tuesday for the first time since before the 2008 financial crisis.

Albany tentatively votes down Georgia Tech as small business program administrator

The Albany City Commission signaled a desire Tuesday to abandon its Small Business Program facilitator over concerns of costs and productivity.

TV swiped in restaurant break-in

A TV was stolen from a chicken restaurant in East Albany before dawn today, Albany police say.

Changes to licensing proposed for half-million Georgians

Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp wants a massive reform of the system that licenses and doles out discipline for Georgia professionals.

Mikes Country Store considering Putney store

County Commissioners will consider a zoning change that would allow the store off of the Liberty Expressway

Dougherty County Commissioners will consider a requested zoning change to allow a new grocery store in the coming weeks.

APD: Two civilian classes offered

Residents can register for the popular Citizens Police Academy or a basic firearms course with the Albany Police Department.

Chehaw receiving more biker, hiker trails

Volunteers at Chehaw learn how to build challenging, sustainable and enjoyable trails for bicyclists and hikers.

Edwards waiting on CRCT case files

Dougherty County School System educators charged in the CRCT cheating scandal remain in limbo until documents arrive.

Python imports halted

A number of constrictor snake species, including Burmese pythons, have been blocked from import into the United States.

Congress sends payroll tax cut extension to Obama

A proposed tax cut will impact 160 million workers and will finance Social Security spending for 10 months.

Romney, Santorum and Paul back out of Georgia debate

CNN has canceled their GOP Debate in Georgia after three of the four remaining presidential candidates back out, they say.

Pastor urges vision, prayers of mercy at mayor's prayer breakfast

Mel Blackaby is the senior pastor at the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro

The heads of the religious, business and government spheres all joined together Thursday morning to pray for the city, the community and the nation during the annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast downtown.

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