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Death of missing 12-year-old boy an apparent drowning

Searchers found the child’s body at about 4:30 a.m. Saturday, and McCray was pronounced dead at the scene at about 4:55 a.m., Dougherty County Coroner Michael Fowler said.

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Dougherty County’s Sedrick Rowe seeks Democratic nomination for Georgia ag commissioner

“Being a first-generation farmer, I didn’t inherit a farm. I got to go through all the trials and tribulations small farmers go through.”

Albany Utility Board considers charges for mailing bills, online payments

“I would argue (against) charging people who mail in payments because I know those are primarily older citizens. I don’t see charging people who pay by traditional mail a surcharge.”

State provides relief at the pump with 60-day suspension of gas, diesel taxes

“It helps our folks in Georgia. It’s good for the economy. Fertilizer is hurting our farmers ... diesel. We need help with the prices."

Dougherty Commission committee recommends moving forward on jail work

“We decided to move forward with checking on a line of credit. We’re also going to go forward with replacing the electrical locking system. While we’re getting our line of credit moving forward, staff is going to check on the additional list."

Send Silence Packing brings message to Albany State University

“This exhibit has been going around for 18 years. First, it keeps the stories alive. Secondly, you will see, for whatever reason, they felt like they couldn’t reach out for help. We’re letting students know help is available.” 

Albany Commission approves timetable for downtown development project

“(If we) give notice and they do not cure it, the loan goes into default earning 9%."

Albany City Commission looks at multi-vendor solution to reopening downtown brewery

“I’m not wedded to any of these proposals. My thing is it needs to be opened A-S-A-P.”,

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.

Ward VI Commissioner Diana Brown to hold March 28 town hall meeting

“Come hear the latest updates on our neighborhood and share your thoughts on the future of Ward VI,”

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