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In Dougherty County, the number of residential properties advertised for foreclosure has nearly doubled this year. In neighboring Lee County, developers are preparing to add hundreds of new houses and apartments, including homes aimed at buyers who have struggled to find newer housing at an attainable price.

“Right now it’s a sea of asphalt there. It doesn’t encourage gathering. Parks and green spaces encourage gathering.”

The Terrell County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting Tuesday to consider hiring outside financial consulting services as the school district continues work on its finance operations. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Room 107 of the Terrell County Board of Education office, 761 First Ave. SE in Dawson.

An email ruling issue this week paves the way for Albany businessman Edward Brown to enter the Georgia Senate next year. A Superior Court judge denied candidate Corey B. Morgan’s challenge to Brown’s residency in the District 12 race.

“(If) you lose a job, you have a healthcare crisis, what do you do with the cat? What do you do with the dog? Now you will at least have someone who can help you with the food.”

Two residential developments moving forward in Leesburg will add hundreds of new housing options in Lee County over the next few years, with developers saying they are targeting a market they believe has been underserved: young professionals and small families looking for newer housing they can afford.

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Dean Fabrizio has been around enough talented high school football teams to know one when he sees one.

Lee West Middle School spent much of Wednesday evening threatening to take control of its Deep South Conference matchup with Sumter County

Ten games into the season, Lee County has turned winning into a habit.

Scottie Scheffler is on the verge of passing Tiger Woods on the all-time earnings list as the current No. 1-ranked golfer in the world seeks another Tour Championship this week at East Lake.