Local & State Headlines

Expert: Expand medical college
An expanded medical college campus at an Albany hospital could enhance the city's ability to attract physicians.

City talks about SDBU
The "mystery" of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization office oversite is cleared up by the Albany City Commission.

'Blight has no boundary'
Two of the biggest challenges facing downtown are image and code enforcement, its manager says.

Younger announces new beats, districts
The Albany Police Department unveils its new plan for fighting crime in the city.

Kohl's to create 130 jobs
With a store manager on board, Kohl's officials look to fill other position at the new Albany store.

MLK Day proceeds to benefit museum
The Albany Civil Rights Institute will be the sole beneficiary of the annual King Day Celebration fundraiser this year, officials with the King Day Committee announced Tuesday.

GBI investigating death
An elderly Lee County man is found dead in his house Tuesday, investigators say.

Pecan warehouse burns
A pecan warehouse fire in Camilla sends ashes spewing for hundreds of yard.

Police: Injured man may have been thrown from car
A battered Albany man in critical condition is hospitalized and place in a drug-induced coma.

Lee County industrial park continues to grow
Lee County's industrial park pays for itself as a fifth industry moves in, officials say.

Cagle: 2008 requires focus
Georgia top three appear united on water plan, divided on transportation.

Senate approves water plan
A Senate committee Tuesday put Georgia’s first statewide water management plan on a fast track toward passage.