Local & State Headlines

Speedway closing may hamper businessman
The closing of the Albany Motor Speedway could have a ripple effect on local businesses.

Owner set to close track
A Dougherty County Commission vote precedes the closing of the Albany Motor Speedway.

Weekend raids nab nine people
Refused an alcohol license, Marco's grocery continued to sell both beer and marijuana, authorities say.

2 arrested in meth lab explosion
Two residents face drug charges after a Saturday meth lab explosion at an Albany home.

Mother's boyfriend charged in child's death
An Albany man accused of killing a 3-year-old is being charged with felony murder, warrants filed Monday show.

Wreck kills Albany man
An Albany man was killed after apparently running a stop sign on West Society Avenue early Sunday morning, police said Monday.

FAA investigating plane crash
A private plane that crashed at Souther Field Airport Saturday evening killed three Alabama residents, officials said Monday.