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Jones launches re-election campaign, highlights District 6 progress

Dougherty County Commissioner Anthony Jones says leadership begins with listening. But during a Friday afternoon news conference at Albany City Hall, the District 6 commissioner took a moment to do the talking — officially announcing his bid for reelection.

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Leesburg business reflects growing trend toward multi-use downtown spaces

Beyond the pristinely curated lunch spot, owner Sheri Smith has created a small hub of health and wellness services, retail and local partnerships — an example of the type of multi-use business model many small communities are increasingly embracing as they reinvest in historic downtown properties.

Dougherty County Commission grants permission for heavy-equipment parking on Sylvester Highway

The Dougherty County Commission approved on Monday rezoning that will allow for parking ...

Vote on closing of Seventh Avenue railroad crossing set for Tuesday

With the clock ticking, Albany city commissioners are indicating they will deny a request from Norfolk Southern Railway...

Court of Appeals panel hears Rails to Trails arguments

Watson Spence attorney Chris Cohilas offered a three-judge panel of the Georgia Court of Appeals a vivid scene to consider.

Georgia’s commercial airports facing funding gap

Georgia's seven commercial airports are facing a funding gap that threatens to drive businesses out of the state, the Georgia Department of Transportation's aviation program manager said.

Congress Votes

WASHINGTON -- Here's a look at how Georgia's members of Congress voted over the previous week.

Warnock calls for removing medical debt from credit reports

ATLANTA -- U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., is joining a renewed push by Senate Democrats to remove medical debt from credit reports.

Albany’s treatment plant removes waste from wastewater

ALBANY – Whether one brushes their teeth at a Blaylock Street residence, flushes a toilet at a hotel in northwest Albany....

Edison aggressively tackling financial crisis about one year after adopting recovery plan

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