Video from the scene of the shooting in downtown Albany

Lee County property owners face a proposed school tax increase that district leaders say would restore savings, help replace expiring sales tax revenue and cover rising costs. For residents preparing to speak at public hearings, the decision involves both protecting school services and understanding how much additional money is needed now.

The United Way of Southwest Georgia initiated a summer program this year for youngsters this year to help make up for the loss of the National Youth Sports Program. This week it gave a final report on the summer initiative to the Dougherty County Commission and Albany City Commission.

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