Local & State Headlines

Campaign pitch at teachers’ rally criticized
Dougherty County’s school superintendent updates School Board members on adequate yearly progress results for the 2007-08 school year.

Three Senate District 13 candidates tackle issues at forum
District 13 Senate candidates field questions Thursday at a Lee County public forum.

Dougherty County tries to get employees hooked on healthy habits
Dougherty County officials say a health department-sponsored wellness program may increase productivity.

Motorcyclist killed in Albany wreck
The victim was wearing a helmet when he was ejected from his motorcycle, authorities say.

Homemade bio-diesel sparks a blaze
A fire fueled by bio-diesel and pool chemicals destroyed a pool house Thursday, fire officials say.

Inmate gives guards the slip at Albany hospital
Deputies are looking for a man wanted on drug charges who fled a local hospital, authorities say.

Tifton feud ends with one dead
The victim had filed a report with police but recanted his statement, detectives say.