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Three years ago, the Smokefree Air Act went into effect in Georgia. We commend the state for adopting this law, but now we'd like to see it toughened.More >>
Tuesday, December 16 2008 2:00 PM EST2008-12-16 19:00:24 GMT
Georgia's unemployment rate is 7%, higher than it's been in more than 16 years. But in the midst of all that grim news, there is a ray of hope. More >>
Thursday, December 11 2008 6:22 PM EST2008-12-11 23:22:57 GMT
Three years ago, the Smokefree Air Act went into effect in Georgia. We commend the state for adopting this law, but now we'd like to see it toughened. More >>
Thursday, November 6 2008 3:14 PM EST2008-11-06 20:14:17 GMT
November 6, 2008
Seldom a week goes by that we don't hear about some new medical treatment or procedure. Luckily, the state of medicine is advancing at a pace that's in keeping with the computer age.
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Congressional leaders said they had to pass a $700 billion economic rescue plan quickly to save us all from economic ruin. But why did they pack it with pork?More >>
Tuesday, October 7 2008 5:39 PM EDT2008-10-07 22:39:08 GMT
Albany Tomorrow, with the support of a strong board of local business and industry leaders, is responsible for much of what you see today in Downtown Albany.More >>
Tuesday, September 30 2008 5:24 PM EDT2008-09-30 22:24:02 GMT
It's probably safe to say that not only can we not afford to cut back on law enfocement, but it's likely that we need to increase- not decrease- the money we spend here.More >>
State lawmakers obviously did a horrible job planning this year's budget. Just days after the budget went into effect, Governor Sonny Perdue was already calling for major cuts. More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2008 5:41 PM EDT2008-07-29 22:41:04 GMT
This year, the school system will spend 128 million of your tax dollars. It's our responsibility to try to make sure they spend that money wisely.More >>
Thursday, July 17 2008 1:51 PM EDT2008-07-17 18:51:01 GMT
When Albany flooded in 1994, and again in 1998, there were many people and agencies who came to help. The shoe is on the other foot in the heartland now,More >>
Tuesday, July 15 2008 4:09 PM EDT2008-07-15 21:09:29 GMT
The evolving world of media provides outlets for people to get attention, and creates the need for closer monitoring of what's being done by attention-seekers.More >>
Many experts predict record voter turnout when we elect a new president in November. But when it comes to local races, next week's primaries may be even more important.More >>
When a revenue shortfall comes, governments have money in the bank to make up the difference. How much should they have, and when should they spend some?More >>
Tuesday, July 1 2008 6:30 PM EDT2008-07-01 23:30:24 GMT
We are quick to point out when we believe Albany's Code Enforcement Department doesn't function up to par, so in fairness, we want to point out when we think they do a good job.More >>
Drug Unit Officer Gary Price threw caution to the wind and embarked on a miles-long, high speed chase through the heart of Albany, putting lives in danger along the way.More >>
Thursday, June 19 2008 3:06 PM EDT2008-06-19 20:06:46 GMT
In 1973, OPEC decided they'd teach America a lesson: that we were way too dependent on mid-east oil. Now a quarter century later, the situation is no better.More >>
Albany City Commissioners are debating whether to move the city's transit center from it's current location in the old Greyhound Terminal on West Oglethorpe. More >>
Nearly 350 Dougherty County teenagers get pregnant every year - that's 87 out of every one thousand teens, and 25 percent of them already have at least one child. More >>
While the Clinton and Obama camps have generated plenty of political heat, their battle for the Democrat nomination for president has created an interest in the process we haven't seen in many years. More >>
Thursday, May 15 2008 4:00 PM EDT2008-05-15 21:00:23 GMT
The suspension of the 4% Sales tax on "Off Road Diesel" is a good move to help Georgia timber owners and farmers during the planting season. But what about the rest of us? More >>
Tuesday, April 22 2008 4:00 PM EDT2008-04-22 21:00:12 GMT
As unemployment remains an issue, let us recognize the potential for the film industry as a possible addition to economic development across Southwest Georgia.More >>
Thursday, April 17 2008 4:00 PM EDT2008-04-17 21:00:13 GMT
The American Heart Association just kicked off a new program called START that makes it easy for you to start walking and to monitor your progress. It's catching on in Albany. More >>
Tuesday, April 8 2008 4:00 PM EDT2008-04-08 21:00:09 GMT
Since Indiana passed legislation requiring the use of seat belts in pick-up trucks, Georgia is now the lone hold-out in the nation that does not require their use in pick-ups. More >>
Thursday, April 3 2008 4:00 PM EDT2008-04-03 21:00:12 GMT
Albany's recent record on attracting new industries is dismal, and we've even had trouble keeping the ones we have. Merck and Bobs Candies come to mind. Finding new manufacturing jobs isn't easy, but it can be done. More >>
Thursday, April 3 2008 8:44 AM EDT2008-04-03 13:44:15 GMT
The District of Columbia was sued over its local gun ordinance, and lost. Now D. C. is trying to convince the high court that the lower court was wrong, and that handguns are wrong for the citizens. More >>
Thursday, March 13 2008 4:00 PM EDT2008-03-13 20:00:35 GMT
In his 17 years of service with APD, Assistant Albany Police Chief Bob Boren worked diligently to ensure officers were treated fairly, and he worked to make sure deserving officers got raises and promotions. More >>
When surveillance video showed APD cops talking with one another during a test, we raised an alarm. APD Chief James Younger took strong action to ensure public confidence. More >>
Thursday, February 28 2008 3:50 PM EST2008-02-28 20:50:50 GMT
As adults, we're accustomed to pre-employment drug tests, which are now to be expected before new employees are hired. The concept of drug testing in our schools is different. More >>
Tuesday, February 26 2008 4:00 PM EST2008-02-26 21:00:23 GMT
We talked about it, studied it, and now it's time to do something about the horrible traffic congestion at Nottingham and Ledo Roads in Albany. More >>
Tuesday, February 12 2008 4:00 PM EST2008-02-12 21:00:10 GMT
The Georgia legislature meets for 40 days each year. For the amount of real work that actually gets done, that's probably about 35 days too many. More >>
Thursday, February 7 2008 4:00 PM EST2008-02-07 21:00:42 GMT
A staggering 30 percent of property in downtown Albany is vacant, dilapidated, and rundown. What a huge roadblock to downtown redevelopment plans. More >>
Thursday, January 24 2008 5:17 PM EST2008-01-24 22:17:29 GMT
State Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine is pushing a bill through the state legislature right now they would force health insurance companies to prove they need the rate hike. More >>
We say this recommendaton is long overdue, and the school board and school superintendent who works for you should address this issue immediately. More >>
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