Preliminary estimates circulating among local officials suggest county taxpayers could be owed refunds of roughly $90 per $1,000 in taxes paid. If similar corrections are applied at the school system level, some estimates indicate refunds could reach approximately $240 per $1,000.
The story of the structure at 914 Cedar Ave. is not just about a house falling into disrepair.
The discussions, held during The Sherrod Institute’s two-day “Laying Ground” event, are part of a yearlong research effort aimed at identifying the most pressing challenges facing minority and small-scale farmers in the region.
At the center of his platform is a push to grow Albany’s economy through targeted investment — including a proposed $20 million Veterans Affairs facility that could bring more than 100 jobs to the area, expanded support for small businesses through a revolving loan fund, and a long-discussed effort to transform Albany into more of a “college town” by drawing students and activity into the downtown core.
Strother, who is seeking reelection to represent her district seat against challenger Adam Inyang, described her leadership style in a recent interview as collaborative, solutions-oriented and rooted in long-term work rather than short-term political fights. If returned to office, she said, voters should expect a continued focus on early childhood education, responsible budgeting and clearer communication with a public that is often vocal online but largely absent from board meetings.
The forum, intended as an opportunity for voters to hear from candidates ahead of the upcoming election, was not designed to investigate the issue. No officials were under oath, no documents were presented, and no formal answers were required. But for the taxpayers in the room, it became one of the first opportunities to ask questions directly — and publicly — about a tax situation that may have resulted in significantly higher bills without the legally required notice.
Scott Conley, a longtime paramedic in southwest Georgia, plans to open “Get Tank’d” this summer, a business built around an unconventional concept: galvanized livestock troughs converted into floating, family-style vessels for small-group creek outings.
At the center of it is the Commodores 6919 Robotics Team at Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy, a specialized charter school drawing students from across Dougherty, Terrell, Baker, Lee and Calhoun counties.
School leaders, district officials and military representatives gathered Monday to mark the recognition, which is awarded through an annual application process overseen by the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission and the Georgia Department of Education.
In response to public inquiry, the Lee County Utilities Authority voted Thursday to begin the process of allowing residents to decide whether fluoride should remain an additive in the county’s public water system.
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