Local & State Headlines

Transit move contested
Economic issues are the primary topics at public hearings concerning public transportation.

Care facility could close
Government officials are seeking to revoke the state registration of a child care facility where a four-month-old died earlier this year.

Baker BOE newcomers want change
Don Buie is the downtown manager and head of ADICA.

Metal thieves hit Lee
Scrap metal thefts continue to rise as prices soar, investigators say.

Jones makes Albany stop
A runoff between Vernon Jones and Jim Martin will be held Aug. 5.

Stand robbed
Police are investigating a Dougherty County robbery.

Crosby qualifies
The last of five candidates who promised to qualify for the special called Senate District 13 primary Aug. 5 did so Thursday.