Local & State Headlines

EDC searches for new leader
Officials have set no timeline for finding a new economic development president.

Business owner protests ordinance
A business uses its Pine Avenue digital sign to protest a proposed Albany ordinance.

Area reacts to Jordan’s death
A White House chief of staff at 34, political strategist Hamilton Jordan spent his formative years in Albany.

Marathon donates to Albany hospice
The Snickers Marathon Energy Bar Marathon impacts the community on several fronts.

Victim’s family speaks out about sentencing
Family members of a slain Albany man vow to continue to seek justice.

Seniors clean up prank
It’s cleanup time for some creative Lee County seniors who pulled a series of pranks on the school campus, authorities say.

Power outages plague city
Traffic lights along two of the city’s busiest streets were without power Wednesday night, authorities said.