Carlton Fletcher is metro editor for The Albany Herald. Fletcher covers stories and events in Lee County, as well as Dougherty County and other areas.
Recent Stories
Someone’s asking for an IRS audit
Opinion Column
Things you notice — and other thoughts that pop into your head — while riding alone on the pleasantly solitary back roads between Southwest Georgia and Florida’s Gulf Coast, listening to some old Dylan....
Job creation fund one step from approval
A proposal by the city of Albany would make millions of dollars available to encentivize job growth in the community.
City settles with Albany Heights owners
Albany Ventures LLC agrees to turn over the deed of the Albany Heights property and $110,000 in lieu of foreclosure.
Airport terminal construction in final stages
Officials at the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport hope to get a certificate of occupancy for a new terminal by June 2.
County to send letter in support of Phoebe
The Dougherty County Commission joins the EDC in offering support for Phoebe in its battle with the FTC.
Majesty of Albany Theatre endures
People, Places & Things
The Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority is working to restore and repurpose a city landmark.
Albany City Manager James Taylor preaches austerity in city budget
Albany’s city manager says the city must focus on the services it is responsible for providing.
City considers nonprofit PILOT funding
Opinion Column
A Sept. 28, 2012 Albany Herald report, using information provided by the Dougherty County Tax office, showed that 24 percent of Dougherty County’s gross tax digest is owned by nonprofits and, therefore, is non-taxable.
WG&L board to discuss policy, new GM at retreat
Albany's interim utility general manager wants direction from the authority's board of directors.
Judge: Albany erred in taking Big Daddy's alcohol license
The Albany City Commission's decision to not renew a nightclub's alcohol license is reversed in Superior Court.
