Local & State Headlines

Vetoes under fire
Georgia Republicans' unified front comes unrveled on the first day of teh legislative session.

County's audit shows surplus
The Dougherty County Police Department recognizes its top officers during a county commission meeting.

Courthouse gets security cameras
Security cameras now capture video but not audio in Dougherty courtrooms, a sheriff's official said.

Albany City Commission welcomes new members
The Albany City Commission marks a changing of the guard as it heads into 2008.

Dougherty County schools say no to G.R.E.A.T. plan
A tax plan promoted by Georgia's House speaker would force Dougherty County schools to rely on unpredictable revenue, an official says.

Operation Migration to guide birds over Albany
Endangered whooping crans led by ultralight aircraft are expected to pass over metro Albany this week.

Westover football player dies; autopsy planned
A 15-year-old Westover student's body is set for an autopsy following his unexpected death Sunday, an official says.

Lee schools saving energy
Turning off lights pays – or rather, saves – big in Lee County.

Police facing difficulty finding information about fatal shooting
Albany police continue their investigation into a fatal Friday-evening shooting.

Taxpayers sue over valuations
Dougherty County property owners file suit to have the countywide property revaluation declared null and void.