Lee County News

Cohilas said refunds will create a shortfall compared to what was budgeted this year and could affect next year’s budgeting decision.

Options could include issuing refund checks directly to taxpayers or applying credits toward future tax bills.

The sheriff’s office said it stemmed from a “verbal altercation.”

More charges are expected, officials said.

Lee County officials warn of controlled burn causing heavy smoke

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies seized approximately 102 pounds of suspected marijuana, U.S. currency, a cellular telephone and the vehicle involved in the case.

The employers are looking to hire for full-time, part-time and summer positions.  

South Georgia officials, fellow city of Albany linemen and local law enforcement officials packed the funeral service beside Caiden Gibson’s loved ones.

The declaration includes dozens of Georgia counties, including 17 in South Georgia.

The letter explained that the school system used the incorrectly calculated tax digest to set their millage rate and school budget.

The current freeze on data centers is set to expire in July.

WALB previously reported that the Lee County Board of Commissioners issued a letter to residents, claiming a mathematical error in the 2025 millage rate calculation went undetected.

During the interview, incumbent Donna Ford addressed the failed ESPLOST vote, saying that there is a solution.

This Memorial Day, thousands of boaters are expected to hit the water. As a reminder, DNR agents remind boaters of required safety equipment and the rules of the water.

As Lee County heads toward a June runoff for the District 1 school board seat, candidate George Parrish Houston is speaking out about what he says voters are demanding and what he plans to do about it.

One incumbent school board member was unseated while another will head to a June runoff election, an incumbent county commissioner was defeated, and the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) was voted down.

A vehicle went up in flames on Tuesday, May 19, afternoon.

Animal control thanked two organizations for giving the animals a second chance.

Lee County voters are making their voices heard Tuesday, May 19, casting ballots in several contested races while demanding transparency and accountability from their elected officials.

Two people are facing charges after an alleged armed robbery on May 11 led to a drug bust, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO).

LaJuana Grant hosted the first Harper’s Fairy NEC Awareness Walk, May 16, coinciding with NEC Awareness Month.

The ballot measure has seen its fair share of criticism. Some residents have questioned the district’s spending priorities and transparency.

Camren Rios and Bryant Thomas will continue playing together in college

Less than a week until the primary election, more candidates are getting face-to-face with South Georgia voters.

Authorities said on May 7 that the victim reported waking up and finding Bryant inside her home in the 100 block of Shumard Court.

Law enforcement warns shoppers to check bank accounts after card skimmer devices discovered at multiple Dollar Generals in South Ga.

Local authorities have recovered card skimmers from Dollar General Stores

Law enforcement officials have not released additional details about the subject involved or what led to the response.

LCSO also said they have identified most of the people involved, but the investigation is ongoing.

LCSO said in a press release that three men entered a home on Autumn Leaf Drive in East Lee County on April 25 around 3 a.m.