Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:13:09 GMT
BRIAN SKOLOFF, Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) - Jurors in the Jodi Arias murder trial told the judge they've been unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she should be sentenced to life or death. TheMore >>
Jurors in the Jodi Arias murder trial told the judge they've been unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she should be sentenced to life or death.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:01 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:01:27 GMT
Animal shelters and organizations across Georgia are getting a boost from grants totaling $125,000. Department of Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black made the announcement Wednesday.More >>
Animal shelters and organizations across Georgia are getting a boost from grants totaling $125,000. Department of Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black made the announcement Wednesday that the Spay and NeuterMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:45:10 GMT
The Albany Police Depart is engaged in a recruitment campaign to get its officer corps up to full strength. APD is budgeted for 214 officers, and right now is about 20 officers short of that level, andMore >>
The Albany Police Depart is engaged in a recruitment campaign to get its officer corps up to full strength. APD offers the training program for people who do not already have POST certification. Starting salary for a rookie officer is over $33,000 annually.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:37 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:37:47 GMT
Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop is joining more than forty members of congress who are asking the United States Postal Service to keep postal processing facilities open until spring 2014.More >>
Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop is joining more than forty members of congress who are asking the United States Postal Service to keep postal processing facilities open until spring 2014.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:52 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:52:19 GMT
An Albany man is trying to get his stolen property returned, after it was taken from his Cumberland Lane home Tuesday, and his camera got a partial look at the culprits. He said that two people brokeMore >>
An Albany man is trying to get his stolen property returned, after it was taken from his Cumberland Lane home Tuesday, and his camera got a partial look at the culprits.More >>
April 11, 2007
Lee County-- After months of budget problems, Lee County leaders hope next fiscal year will be better but that could mean an increase in taxes.
Tuesday night, commissioners got their first look at County Administrator Alan Ours' proposed budget. To get the county back on strong financial footing, he recommends a 3-mill property tax increase. That's a jump of more than 20 percent.
Ours says commissioners don't have to approve a millage increase but that would mean a reduction in services for Lee County residents. Furthermore, he stated a plan like that would take careful planning on the commissioners' part.
He also says the county may need to increase water and sewer fees.
The proposed budget does includes a five percent cost of living increase for county employees and ends a hiring freeze. Commissioners will begin deliberations on the budget next week.