Local & State Headlines

Code officer faces dismissal
An Albany municipal employees has 10 days to appeal the city's decision to fire him.

Plea deal made in drug case
Investigators know of at least one public official who may have taken a bribe from an admitted drug dealer, authorities say.

Lee County budget won't require tax hike
Lee County property owners will not see an ad valorem tax increase this year.

City looks to go green
Albany officials plan to look at ways to save on costly fuel consumption.

'Perfect storm' knocks out 911 service
Much of Monday's storm damage was focused on the city's northwestern edge, authorities say.

Commission moves closer to sign ordinance approval
Although there were pockets of contention and a non-unanimous vote, the city of Albany moved a step closer to a more business-friendly sign ordinance Tuesday when the Albany City Commission voted 5-2 during its work session to approve changes to the proposed ordinance presented by Planning Director Howard Brown.

Dougherty schools advocate dies at age 52
An Albany school advocate is believed to have died from natural causes, authorities say.

Board candidates learn about job
Southwest Georgia school board candidates got a crash course about education in the state and the role of school board members Tuesday at a candidates forum.

Cab rate rules to change
Three Albany city commissioners are selected to serve on a proposal team that will deal with an $80 million credit due the city.

Official: Nissan can adjust to changes
Albany Technical College receives a truck and several pieces of diagnostic equipment to assist in its training programs.