Albany News

Albany's downtown manager is handed some direct orders from city manager Al Lott.

Buie is being stripped of some of his authority and control over city money while he's under investigation.

U.S. officials said they believe the Iranians, detained in northern Iraq in January 2007, had facilitated attacks on American-led forces but handed them over to the Iraqi government at its request.

A 20-year-old Albany man has been convicted of killing a guest at a Motel 6 in 2007.

Several law enforcement agencies jumped into action after a robbery at an East Albany bank.

An amendment to a bill swiftly moving through the US Congress will allow the Obama Administration's Attorney General to classify Americans as domestic terrorists if they are pro-life, pro-gun and anti-big government.

Monday drug agents say two Albany businesses may be a front for a large drug operation busted last week in Lee County.

With the big 4th of July bang in downtown Albany this weekend you can also get a little extra bang for your buck.

The Albany Marine Corps Logistics Base's Independence Day celebration is underway.

Terrell County's Sheriff worries gang activity spilling over from Dougherty County could soon be a problem in his community.

The Band will play at the re-opening of the Statue of Liberty's crown this Saturday.

A group focusing on stopping the violence in Albany and Dougherty County is looking for partners in their fight.

There is now plywood covering the spot where a rock went through one of the front windows of Farmer's Home Furniture.

Flames and plumes of dark smoke tower over downtown Albany as firefighters work to take down the blaze at R and S Diesel Injection.

Bernard Madoff has been sentenced to 150 years in prison for his multibillion-dollar fraud scheme. Many of his victims are now homeless, hopeless and scrounging for food on the streets.

Democrats in House of Representatives used the cover of Michael Jackson's death to quietly pass the largest tax increase in history (so far). Under this bill - which is expected to cost consumers around $325 - $500 MONTHLY per household - millions of jobs will be lost. Those who will be affected most are the poor, the elderly and others on fixed incomes. The Senate is expected to vote on ...

Americans struggling to file their 1040s are surely frustrated about their high tax levels. If President Obama and Speaker Pelosi have their way - and they will - its about to get worse - much worse - for American taxpayers, especially those with low and fixed incomes.

Albany officials say a 14-year-old girl has been arrested and charged with murder in the stabbing death of a 12-year-old boy.

Shelton is charged with murder, aggravated battery, gang participation and concealing a death.

The City of Albany presents the annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration on Saturday, July 4 at the Civic Center.