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ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has said the state can't afford to expand its already-strained Medicaid program to include 650,000 more residents, but his administration is studying ways otherMore >>
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has said the state can't afford to expand its already-strained Medicaid program to include 650,000 more residents.More >>
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Dougherty County Police say tips called in by WALB News Ten viewers led them to charge a Baconton man for a hit and run over the weekend. Dougherty County Police issued arrest warrants Tuesday for 50More >>
Dougherty County Police say tips called in by WALB News Ten viewers led them to charge a Baconton man for a hit and run over the weekend.More >>
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Downtown Albany will be full of cyclists from all over the Southeast flying through the streets this weekend. The SB&T Bike Race will be held there to kick off the Southeast Regional Series moving throughMore >>
Downtown Albany will be full of cyclists from all over the Southeast flying through the streets this weekend. The SB&T Bike Race will kick off the Southeast Regional Series.More >>
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New details on construction of the new terminal at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. Construction crews are working on the final touches. Right now, officials are looking at bids for food vendors. TheyMore >>
New details on construction of the new terminal at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. Construction crews are working on the final touches.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:34 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:34:05 GMT
Supporters of a former Pelham teacher, accused of assaulting his principal, came out Tuesday to support him. They spoke to the Pelham School board saying former Pelham Elementary School teacher BobbyMore >>
Supporters of a former Pelham teacher, accused of assaulting his principal, came out Tuesday to support him.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Garbage fees will go up for people in Albany. The question is how much?
Negotiations continue, but the Dougherty County Commission is now considering charging the city $30 per ton to use the landfill.
That's an increase of five dollars per ton, but it's less than the initial proposed raise of nine dollars and 25-cents per ton.
The city of Albany is the largest customer, and the increase would be passed on to customers. County Commissioners say they may have to open up the landfill to more outside vendors to help make ends meet.
"I'm not going to ask taxpayers to put money in the landfill. It's got to be self-supported. If we got to bring outside stuff in, we may have to do that. We can't keep going up on tipping fees. It's not right for local citizens for it to keep going up," said County Commissioner, Jack Stone.
Under the current proposal, other vendors would be charged $34 per ton.
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