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 >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Two of the seven candidates running for the Georgia Court of Appeals were in Albany Thursday trying to capture last minute votes.
Christopher McFadden, an appellate lawyer from Decatur, stopped with the book he wrote on the appeals court. He says he has more knowledge of the workings of the court than any of his opponents.
Albany lawyer and state Senator Michael Meyer von Bremen says he plans to serve with the same sense of integrity that retiring Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. brought to the bench.
"I want to maintain what he has done and try to exhibit that same level of commitment and hard work and intellect and ethical responsibility. Follow the rule of law and not legislate from the bench," Meyer von Bremen said.
"The court of appeals handles most of the initial appeals, about 86%. It is the court that has the responsibility for ensuring that what we have in this state is the rule of law, that we have what John Adams called Government of laws, not of men. It's the keystone of our justice system," said McFadden.
Since there are seven candidates in the race, there will likely be a runoff December 2nd.
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