Local & State Headlines

Bridge House toured
The Albany-Dougherty Convention and Visitors Bureau’s new digs impress county officials.

Highway 133 project generates support
Dougherty County Commissioners OK funding for road improvements at the proposed site of an East Albany Wal-Mart.

Darton eyes programs
The University System of Georgia is to consider Darton College’s request for two additional degree programs.

Turnout for District 13 runoff light
Early voting in a special primary runoff attracts few Senate District 13 voters.

Tifton police: Death ruled murder case
A man found lying in a pool of blood at a Tifton residence Saturday died from a gunshot wound, authorities said Monday.

Man stabbed Wal-Mart check-out
An Omega man is in critical condition Monday after being stabbed in Tifton’s Wal-Mart.