Monday, May 20 2013 6:57 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:57:18 GMT
It will soon be more expensive to dump garbage at the Dougherty county landfill. County Commissioners unanimously approved a 2.9% increase in landfill tipping fees Monday. The Solid Waste director saidMore >>
It will soon be more expensive to dump garbage at the Dougherty county landfill. County Commissioners unanimously approved a 2.9% increase in landfill tipping fees Monday. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:47:56 GMT
Dougherty County Commissioners during Monday's meeting
A summer program for kids won't get any money from Dougherty County this year. Monday, County Commissioners denied a request for $15,000 for the National Youth Sports Program. The city also denied aMore >>
A summer program for kids won't get any money from Dougherty County this year. Monday, County Commissioners denied a request for $15,000 for the National Youth Sports Program. The city also denied a request from the group.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:45:38 GMT
Many local governments in South Georgia begin their meetings with prayer. That practice is now being examined by the Supreme Court after an appeals court found that a New York town violated the constitution.More >>
Many local governments in South Georgia begin their meetings with prayer. That practice is now being examined by the Supreme Court after an appeals court found that a New York town violated the constitution. Leaders in our area say they'll continue with their traditions until they're instructed otherwise.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:42:02 GMT
An Early County store owner may be alive tonight because of a jammed gun. Two gunmen rushed into the Petro convenience store in Damascus last night at closing time. They beat up the owner and tried toMore >>
An Early County store owner may be alive tonight because of a jammed gun. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:26:22 GMT
Some everyday heroes are being honored for their lifesaving work. Dougherty County Commissioners proclaimed the week of May 19-25 as Emergency Medical Services week Monday. It's a small way to thank theMore >>
Some everyday heroes are being honored for their lifesaving work. Dougherty County Commissioners proclaimed the week of May 19th through the 25th as Emergency Medical Services week. More >>
January 22, 2007
Albany -- The Dougherty County School Police Chief says he stands behind his officer's judgement to fire three shots at three teenagers who broke into an Albany school, just before 5:00 AM Saturday at Northside Elementary on 14th Avenue.
Officer Michael Hudson, an eight-year Police veteran, was searching the school because an alarm had been set off. When he turned a corner in the dark building, he was surprised by a person only four feet away from him, and drew his gun.
"At that point officer Hudson realized he was in the hallway with three individuals. He gave the command to stop, identified himself as a police officer. The subjects had movement. Officer Hudson fired his weapon three times and the individuals fled," said Dougherty Co. Schools Chief Troy Conley.
None of Hudson's shots hit the three people. Christopher Lilly, 17, along with 17-year-old Jeremy Baer, and a 16-year-old were arrested and charged with burglary. School Police made pictures of where they broke into the school's kitchen from the roof.
Chief Conley said the teens all had silver spray paint cans or cameras in their hands when they first confronted Officer Hudson. Conley said he will take no disciplinary action against Hudson.
Christopher Lilly (Source: Dougherty County Jail)
Jeremy Baer (Source: Dougherty County Jail)
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