Local & State Headlines

Chairman: ATI role essential
Albany Tomorrow Inc. officials say the development organization is about the people who conduct its business.

Lee votes for new Westover connection
The Lee County Commission votes to keep the county property tax millage rate at 12.766.

Candidates spar at Albany State forum
A Dougherty County forum features candidates vying for public office on July 15.

Panel OKs 2009 DCSS finance plan
The Dougherty schools finance panel votes to recommend a spending plan to the full board.

Independent qualifying ends Friday
Qualifying for independent candidates for state office ends at noon Friday.

Woman reports assault by boss
A woman tells police she was assaulted by her boss on her first day on the job.