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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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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.
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.
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.
Political newcomer Bobby Coleman announces candidacy for Albany City Commission
Bobby Coleman will challenge Ivey Hines for his Ward II Albany City Commission seat on Nov. 5.
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.
Local Government
- Mimosa remains commissioner's 'white whale'
- Town hall on schools has high absenteeism
- Nelson, Obama share stage
- Plan under way to help military medics
- LOGCOM’s Hudson reflects on Albany
- Miller County sheriff found dead near home
- LOGCOM set for new commanding general
- Three sentenced in MCLB bribery case
- Planning board OKs East Albany duplexes
- Planning board sends parking matter to city
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?
