Property taxes, traffic congestion, school spending, development pressure and the loss of rural land remain at the center of public debate. That raises a basic accountability question: If county leaders understood these challenges 20 years ago, why do so many of them remain unresolved?
Several Terrell County High School JROTC cadets were recognized for outstanding citizenship, leadership and service during the school's recent JROTC Honors Night, receiving awards from the Old Herod Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
“We have audits of those to make sure they’re being used like they’re supposed to be used. If people are using these for (purposes) other than what they're supposed to be used for, we’ll hold them accountable.”
According to police, May drove into the yard of a nearby residence instead of complying with officers' commands. He then exited the vehicle and ran into the home on foot.
The sports and celebrity worlds will collide Friday night when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in an all-night affair at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Leadership of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany officially changed hands Monday morning as Col. Matthew J. McKinney relinquished command to Col. Stephen A. Ritchie during a traditional change of command ceremony recognizing nearly three decades of military service while marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of the Marine Corps' most critical logistics installations.
Construction is underway on what could become one of the largest privately funded infrastructure investments in Albany's recent history, as fiber internet provider Wire 3 begins building a $37 million network expected to bring high-speed internet service to more than 37,000 homes and businesses over the next 12 to 18 months.
“There was no need to start something new when you’ve got somebody who’s already doing it. We provided a safe place for the kids and kept them off the streets.”
Summer basketball victories don't show up in the standings, but for Monroe head coach Michael Hoffpauir, Monday's 66-44 win over Thomas County Central offered another encouraging sign that the Tornadoes' next generation is beginning to find its footing.
Eventually, Anderson hopes Johnny's Angels becomes something much larger — a nationwide network of support groups, mentors and resources for families who have lost children, something she says she would have clung to during the dark days following her son's death.
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