Local & State Headlines

Wildcats offered deal
A tentative agreement to keep the af2’s Southwest Georgia Wildcats in Albany is reached.

Four to vie for seat
Four candidates qualify for the special primary to fill the late Art Searles’ vacant seat.

Chamber praises businesses
The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce honors its Small Business and Not-for-Profit of the year.

SEF wants more slots in Pre-K programs
Advocacy groups want Georgia’s Pre-K program to receive more Georgia Lottery funding.

Thieves swipe church items
Copper was the goal at one church for thieves while speakers and audio equipment was taken at another, police reports show.

Report: 5-year-old attempts arson, suicide
The Department of Family and Children’s Services is providing assistance to a boy who tried to burn down his home and kill himself, reports show.

Equipment dealer expands
An Albany equipment dealer expands its holdings in the Southeastern United States.