Local & State Headlines

Marines meeting their goals
The United States Marine Corps' senior enlisted member stops in Albany.

Americus lawyer indicted
An Americus attorney was granted a "voluntary indefinite suspension" of his Georgia bar license by the Georgia Supreme Court earlier this year.

AFD excels on 'pop quiz'
By contrast, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department scored 59 percent on the same tests, officials say.

GSW, ABAC joining forces
Students at a Tifton college will have new degree opportunities thanks to an agreement between two Southwest Georgia post-secondary institutions.

Commissioner juggles roles
Jo Ealum begins 10 weeks of rigorous Marine Corps officer training today.

Senator recaps bill passages
State Sen. Michael Meyer von Bremen addressed Albany Rotary Club members Thursday.

Defendant held until trial
Timothy Scott Chastain asked the Thomas County Sheriff to investigate U.S. Attorney General Robert Mukasey.

Investigation of Tift employees on-going
Investigators are still gathering information after the arrest of two Tift County employees last week, authorities said.