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Search of two residences turns up cash, suspected illegal drugs

There, officers seized about 135 pounds of suspected marijuana and 12 ounces of  cocaine, as well as three grams of suspected synthetic marijuana (spice) and what were identified as Sildenafil, known by the brand name Viagra. In addition, $9,804 in cash was seized, the news release said, along with two machines used for counting currency.

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Albany City Commission solves part of downtown brewery equation

“We keep referring to it as Pretoria Fields. I think we ought to just call it the brewery.”

‘No Kings Day’ event set for Saturday in Albany

"We favor the rule of law, not the law of one ruler. That’s what No Kings means.”

Saturday town hall will address public safety issues

Topics for the town hall meeting include Flock cameras, school zone cameras and the future of policing.

Albany’s Fussell Hughes to assume role as national Exchange Club president

“I’m just lucky to be where I’m at. I get to meet people. I get to spread the word of Exchange. We’re also in a growing mode, so I’ll continue to do that, too. My job is to spread the word of Exchange.”

State Sen. Freddie Powell Sims announces resignation due to husband’s illness

“I’ve known Sen. Sims from her time as principal at Martin Luther King Middle School. She was a new principal and I went by and organized my program in her school. She was a supporter of 4-H throughout her time.”

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.

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."

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