Local & State Headlines

Art Searles dies at 64
Democratic Party officials are looking for someone to run for the late Art Searles’ County Commission seat.

Fay may hit this weekend
Tropical Storm Fay is expected to drench metro Albany with rain this weekend.

Albany reviews alcohol rules
The Albany City Commission votes to address the wording of the city’s 1,000-foot proximity ordinance.

Herald publisher picked for Pentagon program
Albany Herald Publisher Michael J. Gebhart is one of 45 people chosen nationwide for a Pentagon outreach program.

Lee judge threatened
Threatening a field judge who is a magistrate turns out to be a bad call for a competitor.

Woman killed in mower wreck
An Americus woman is killed when her riding mower overturns on her Tuesday.

Church arson case could resume soon
The Last motion filed in a high-profile church arson case was entered in court last January, court documents show.

Albany home gutted by fire
Officials estimate fire and water damage to Albany home to be near $80,000.