Local & State Headlines

County tables track issue
The entire Dougherty County Commission gets its first look at a draft of the county's FY '09 budget.

Police arrest three in shooting
Shocothan Smith remains in critical condition at an area hospital, authorities say.

Some progress noted in standardized tests
Dougherty County students who failed standardized tests will have other opportunities to meet the school system's promotion requirements, an official says.

Jury picks questioned
Wednesday's hearing dealt largely with jury pool selection.

Albany sets meeting to review store's liquor license
The City of Albany takes action against a business that has been a trouble spot for law enforcement agencies.

ASU grad gets $1K for the American Cancer Society
For a nonprofit organization, $1,000 goes a long way.

Finklestein grievance dropped
A complaint alleges that Cooper had unfairly persecuted men in domestic violence cases while ignoring women who had broken the law, authorities said.

Wife allegedly sets bed on fire
A Lee County man told deputies that his estranged wife set fire to their bed using his expensive Bolinar Cigars and stole more than $1,000 worth of jewelry, police reports show.

BOE approves new band uniforms
The Dougherty County Board of Education approves new band uniforms for one of the middle schools during its mid-month work session.

Ford Town celebrates award
An automobile dealer celebrates during tough times.