Local & State Headlines

Childs: Searles' comments racist
The publisher of a weekly Albany newspaper says that the "white power structure" is behind Benita Childs' run for sheriff.

Father: Deputy assaulted teenager
A former Albany Police officer gets a warning but remains employed with the Worth County Sheriff's Office.

Rural ERs essential
Officials discuss the impact of Phoebe Worth Medical Center on the health care of rural residents.

ATI under increasing pressure
Albany Tomorrow Inc. labors are under growing scrutiny from local government officials.

Candidates taking leave
Unlike the city of Albany, Dougherty County does not require its employees to leave their jobs while seeking public office.