Local & State Headlines

Delays plague Charles Plaza
Albany’s Bridge House is expected to open later this month.

Baker Sheriff plans to retire
A successor for the Baker County sheriff may not be named until after a replacement is found for him in November.

ADICA board denies business requests
The Albany Dougherty Inner City Authority board cites guidelines in denying business requests.

Group has concerns about new comedy
A local advocacy group speaks out about mental retardation jokes in the movie “Tropic Thunder.”

APD takes out warrants against shooting victim
Two warrants accuse a shooting victim of breaking into cars before he was shot in the parking lot of an Albany motel.

Author urges women to persevere
A local author advised women to get the most out of their lives at a networking luncheon.