Love entering Ward II race
The marketing chief for Albany State University is stepping into the Ward II city commission race and will make his official announcement May 24.
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.
FDA Approves Plan B For girls as young As 15
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it would allow the Plan B One-Step contraceptive to be sold without a prescription to girls as young as 15 years of age.
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.
Leesburg considering hiring city manager
A study conducted by the Georgia Municipal Association shows the need for a more formal administrative structure in Leesburg.
Bishop encourages young researchers to 'pick up the mantle'
Rep. Sanford Bishop, speaking at Albany State's annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, notes that research touches all facets of life.
Fletcher to make bid for City Commission
An Albany businesswoman plans to challenge the sitting Ward III Albany city commissioner for his seat.
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.
U.S. Senate blocks gun-control law
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday rejected a bipartisan plan to expand background checks for gun buyers, dealing a crippling blow to President Barack Obama’s campaign to curb gun violence after the Newtown school massacre.
Senators unveil 'path to citizenship' bill for illegal immigrants
A group of Democratic and Republican U.S. senators on Tuesday unveiled long-awaited landmark legislation to remove the threat of deportation for millions of illegal immigrants and give them an opportunity to eventually become U.S. citizens.
Partnership formed for street improvements
The program is sprucing up facades on buildings facing the Riverfront Park.
U.S. Senate, including Isakson and Chambliss, votes to open debate on gun control
The U.S. Senate cleared the way on Thursday for an emotional, weeks-long debate on proposals to curb gun violence, rejecting an effort by conservative Republicans to block consideration of gun-control legislation prompted by December's Newtown school massacre.
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State Politics
- STATE ROUNDUP: Hearing set in Brunswick infant killing 2 comments
- Political Storm Over IRS Targeting Scandal Shifts To U.S. Congress 4 comments
- Court battle looms over Bibles in state park cabins 2 comments
- Chambliss seeks to declassify Benghazi e-mails 7 comments
- Bishop to open third congressional office
- Albany airport gets FAA reprieve 7 comments
- Online sales taxes about 'fairness,' Georgia Chamber head says 11 comments
- ROUNDUP: Riverwalk mugging victims still hospitalized; no arrests 3 comments
- FDA Approves Plan B For girls as young As 15 9 comments
- STATE ROUNDUP: Woman killed by street sweeper in Macon
Local Government
- Kitchen Inspections - May 19, 2013 5 comments
- Lee County sheriff’s deputy steps in with CPR 1 comment
- Majesty of Albany Theatre endures 15 comments
- The Big 10: May 10-17, 2013
- Albany City Manager James Taylor preaches austerity in city budget 14 comments
- Love entering Ward II race 26 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
Local Education
- Parker: Growing ATC landlocked
- Deerfield-Windsor graduates 58 seniors 23 comments
- The Big 10: May 10-17, 2013
- On the Job with Melissa Childs 1 comment
- Dougherty School System graduates 650 students 4 comments
- Sherwood Academy graduates 25 seniors 2 comments
- 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
Blogs
- Is the city set to kill the multimodal project? 1 comment
- Commissioners bid adieu to the mayor in their own unique fashion 3 comments
- Prohibition by abstention?
- Now the fun begins 2 comments
