Local & State Headlines

Homestead relief at risk
Dougherty County Commissioners get an update on the proposed East Albany Wal- Mart project.

Record count for Lee schools
On the second day of school in Lee County, 6,162 students are enrolled.

Drivers, mentors appear at school board meeting
Dougherty school bus drivers presented a list of issues to the board through their union representative.

PDA terminates bond issue for ThermaCare
The Albany-Dougherty Payroll Development Authority helps facilitate sale of a Procter & Gamble product line.

Brown Bean to add second spot
A downtown Albany coffee shop plans to open an additional location in February.

Police arrest shooting victim
Police are looking for three vehicles in connection with a Sunday shooting.