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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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Lee County Commission holding retreat in Savannah
Today's meeting comes before the three-day Association of County Commissioners of Georgia annual conference.
Officials: DCSS moving forward
Dougherty Interim School Superintendent Butch Mosley gives his views on coming changes within the school system.
AHA readying revitalization plan draft for HUD review
Dan McCarthy unveils ambitious plans to transform McIntosh Homes and Golden Age public housing sites.
Fundraising work continues for Senior Life Enrichment Center
The Senior Life Enrichment Center being constructed for the SOWEGA Council on Aging is set to be complete at the end of November.
Leesburg considering hiring city manager
A study conducted by the Georgia Municipal Association shows the need for a more formal administrative structure in Leesburg.
School volunteer's arrest results in principal's suspension
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center Principal John I. Davis is suspended for failing to perform a background check on a school volunteer who has been arrested on child molestation charges.
Georgia farmers find help in Rains
Glen Rains says his ultimate goal is to develop an automated field scout for growers.
Cleanup at WG&L site 'better than expected'
The state Environmental Protection Division has ordered the city of Albany to clean up a hazardous waste site on Front Street.
Albany officials: Bethel housing project worth the investment
Albany officials have voted to allocate $500,000 in HUD-generated HOME funds to renovate a local 98-unit apartment complex.
Insecticide research focuses on efficiency
Researchers look to balance environmental concerns with productivity.
Local water restrictions on for spring
Georgia is under permanent non-drought water restrictions, according to Albany Water, Gas & Light Department officials.
Partnership formed for street improvements
The program is sprucing up facades on buildings facing the Riverfront Park.
ADICA to seek bids on skate park
A businessman who has shown interest in an Albany skate park says he's not sure if he'll make another bid on the property.
Native American Festival returns
Chehaw's annual Native American Cultural Festival provides a weekend of fun and education.
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.
Local Government
- Love entering Ward II race 19 comments
- County commissioners debate funding NYSP 7 comments
- Albany airport gets FAA reprieve 7 comments
- DCSS chief clarifies position on two principals 14 comments
- Mental health month under way 1 comment
- Phoebe eyes distribution center 2 comments
- Albany gathering documents for Justice investigation 4 comments
- Marines hold 'Safety Stand Down' to prepare for summer
- Goseer, four DCSS principals to retire 59 comments
- Taylor: City's FY 2014 budget $108.6 million 10 comments
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?
