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Dougherty County School Board members acknowledged Thursday that they must address a District 4 vacancy after Melissa Strother resigned. Meanwhile, a court challenge to the May primary alleges scanner malfunctions, mishandled ballots and incomplete election records.

The giant pink azaleas painted on the bright white facade of Millie’s are a tribute to a woman who taught Sydney Kate Tye how to dress, how to work and how to care for people. Inside, a couch that belonged to Millie Daughtrty and her husband is part of the plan for a store built around relationships — past, present and future.

Lee County commissioners approved a financing plan Tuesday allowing up to $200 million in revenue bonds for the proposed hospital at Grand Island and separately approved $122,000 for engineering work to extend water and sewer service to the site.

Melissa Strother, who has represented District 4 on the Dougherty County Board of Education since winning the seat in 2014, is stepping down after her family moved outside the district, she announced Monday.

ALBANY – An invasion of small organisms is causing big problems on Lake Chehaw, and residents say the out-of-control vegetation has taken the fun out of water activities.

Even with all the fun scary monsters roaming the streets on Halloween night, parents are encouraged to avoid any real possible monsters by making sure their little ghosts and goblins trick-or-treat safely Saturday.

Worth County spent most of Thursday afternoon one swing away from changing its fortunes — and a few outs away from the end of its season.

Two galleries, more than 30 photos. Photos by Noah Erwin and Darrell Roaden.

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The WNBA had numerous reasons to expand the Finals from five games ahead of the 2025 season.

Dougherty County School Board members acknowledged Thursday that they must address a District 4 vacancy after Melissa Strother resigned. Meanwhile, a court challenge to the May primary alleges scanner malfunctions, mishandled ballots and incomplete election records.

This season, ASO is highlighting some of the orchestra’s principal musicians during each performance.

Georgia voters will be charged with deciding the fate of three constitutional amendments on this year’s ballot.  They include measures to shore up funding for the future of 911 systems, an increase on the amount of agricultural and timber property that can be classified for conservation use, and changes to how probate judges are elected across the state.

Georgia’s 2026 general election could be one of the most impactful in the country, so residents need to be sure they understand how to register to vote and where to find their polling place. 

If you want to vote in Georgia’s Nov. 3 general election, there are three essential steps: register by Oct. 5, check your registration, and decide how you want to vote.

Georgia’s Nov. 3 general election is closer than it feels, and the voter registration deadline is Oct. 5. Here’s who is eligible to vote, how to get on the voting rolls, what to bring to the polls and where barriers exist to vote in Georgia.

Georgia voters will elect their next governor in the  Nov. 3 midterm. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) will run against Jackson Healthcare founder Rick Jackson (R).