Saturday, May 25 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:43:55 GMT
A Turner County man is now in custody after he had a standoff with deputies for about two hours Saturday evening. Sheriff Andy Hester says deputies were called to the home of Ricky Nelson on CoverdaleMore >>
A man had a standoff with Turner County deputies for about two hours Saturday evening.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:27:57 GMT
Supporters of a 6-year-old Albany boy battling a serious brain disorder are coming together once more to help with his medical bills. This time, with a Vegas style event. This may seem like a regularMore >>
Supporters of a 6-year-old Albany boy battling a serious brain disorder are coming together once more to help with his medical bills. This time, with a Vegas style event.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:52:02 GMT
A woman is recovering after her SUV was struck by another vehicle, flipping it several times. It happened around 3:15pm Saturday, near the 1500 block of U.S. Highway 19. Officials say John Earley wasMore >>
A woman is recovering after her SUV was struck by another vehicle, flipping it several times.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 7:30 AM EDT2013-05-25 11:30:07 GMT
Albany Engineer K. Bruce Maples, P. E. announced some road closures Thursday morning. Beginning at 6:00 A.M., Saturday, May 25, 2013, the following streets will be closed for the Spring Fest and SBMore >>
Albany Engineer K. Bruce Maples, announced some road closures beginning at 6:00 A.M., Saturday, May 25, 2013, in downtown Albany.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:55:46 GMT
Not going out of town for Memorial Day? Don't worry, the Albany Panthers want to make sure you have a good weekend as they host their first ever beer fest. You can sample more than 20 types of beer SaturdayMore >>
Not going out of town for Memorial Day? Don't worry, the Albany Panthers want to make sure you have a good weekend as they host their first ever beer fest.More >>
Albany-- Some Albany businesses are once again asking leaders to give them a leg up on out-of-town competition.
Ford Town of Albany sells dozens of vehicles a year to the city and county. Monday, the dealer lost a bid for a county vehicle to out-of-town competition because Ford Town's bid was $50.00 higher.
Last year, the city awarded a half-million dollar contract for 16 new police cars to a dealership in Athens who beat Ford Town of Albany by only $80.00.
Ford Town asked county commissioners for a 1% local preference policy. "We're paying taxes here and I believe in giving the benefit of the doubt to those who pay taxes here," said Harry Prisant of Ford Town of Albany. "It also sends a good message to local vendors and merchants that they're on our side."
Commissioners did accept Ford Town bid for six other vehicles, the bid was just $2.65 more than the lowest bidder.
Commissioners were split on whether to consider a local preference. Some said it could keep out-of-town companies from bidding on work and goods and allow local companies to up the prices.
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