Wednesday, May 23 2012 7:09 PM EDT2012-05-23 23:09:51 GMT
Lee County Primary school was buzzing Wednesday and not just because it's the last day of school. It's also the last day of American Idol. And teachers got creative to incorporate Phillip Phillips intoMore >>
Lee County Primary school was buzzing Wednesday and not just because it's the last day of school. It's also the last day of American Idol. And teachers got creative to incorporate Phillip Phillips into their lesson plans. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:31 PM EDT2012-05-23 22:31:23 GMT
An Albany physician is hoping people in the community attend a public hearing to let the hospital authority know their thoughts on leasing Palmyra to Phoebe. Dr. Joe Stubbs, an internist at Albany InternalMore >>
An Albany physician is hoping people in the community attend a public hearing to let the hospital authority know their thoughts on leasing Palmyra to Phoebe. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:24 PM EDT2012-05-23 22:24:05 GMT
An Albany woman is receiving treatment at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital after being stabbed with a screwdriver. APD says 19-year-old Henry Nixx III climbed through her window at 1414 Gillespie Avenue,More >>
Korea Harris received treatment at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital after being stabbed with a screwdriver.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:21 PM EDT2012-05-23 22:21:32 GMT
Many of you will be boating on south Georgia lakes and rivers this Memorial Day weekend. Remember, Georgia law requires a wearable personal flotation device for each person on board a boat. ChildrenMore >>
A reminder to make sure you have a good life jacket before you hit the water. Many of you will be boating on south Georgia lakes and rivers this Memorial Day weekend.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:55 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:55:45 GMT
Charles' Sumner's corn crop in Tift County looks normal from a distance, but upon closer inspection you can see the damage from last night's storms. In all of his years of farming, he's never seen a stormMore >>
Last night's hail storm did major damage to some South Georgia crops.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:45 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:45:16 GMT
Staff at Premier Orthopedics are showing their Phillip Phillips support too! Like the rest of us they are so excited Phillip Phillips has made it this far in the competition. Today they all wore theirMore >>
Staff at Premier Orthopedics are showing their Phillip Phillips support too! Like the rest of us they are so excited Phillip Phillips has made it this far in the competition.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:42 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:42:59 GMT
With lawn chairs and blankets placed on the floor of the civic center. Phillip Phillips fans were ready to watch the finale of American Idol on a 30 foot screen. "We have got us a pallet we are readyMore >>
With lawn chairs and blankets placed on the floor of the civic center. Phillip Phillips fans were ready to watch the finale of American Idol on a 30 foot screen.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:34 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:34:19 GMT
Dougherty County Administrator Richard Crowdis is recommending cuts for several agencies for the upcoming fiscal year. He proposed a 3.5 percent reduction in funding for the Albany Area Community ServiceMore >>
Dougherty County Administrator Richard Crowdis is recommending cuts for several agencies for the upcoming fiscal year.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:27 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:27:44 GMT
A south Georgia animal shelter is offering a reward in an animal cruelty case. A two-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier is recovering in Thomasville from a severe neck wound resulting from suspectedMore >>
A south Georgia animal shelter is offering a reward in an animal cruelty case. A two-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier is recovering in Thomasville from a severe neck wound resulting from suspected abuse.More >>
Albany commissioners hope to save tax money by amending the city's pension ordinance.
Tuesday, commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance that will make cost of living adjustments discretionary instead of automatic.
Officials say this will save taxpayers almost a half million dollars for the upcoming fiscal year.
"By changing to a discretionary COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment), it allows us to remove a $23 million liability, which causes the tax payers or employees not to put any additional money into the plan," said Board of Pension Trustees Chairman Phil Roberson.
The Albany Board of Pensions will now have the discretion of giving pension cost of living adjustments.
