Local & State Headlines

District 5 qualifying set
Candidates for the District 5 Dougherty County Commission seat will qualify Monday-Wednesday.

Jobless rate up in area
Job losses slow in Lee, Worth and Baker counties in July.

Bishop: Drilling a part of U.S. energy solution
A multifaceted energy approach that includes domestic drilling is needed by the U.S., an Albany congressman says.

Ex-Chamber exec questions EDC separation
A former Albany economic leader voices concerns about current Chamber and EDC trends.

Meeting to focus on cable
Cable television will be topic for an Albany commissioners monthly town hall meeting.

Police looking into alleged child molestation
A young girl tells her mother that a sitter threatened to tell lies if she didn’t perform sex acts, police reports show.

Darton adds 2 programs
Darton now has two new degree options for students interested in pursuing health careers.