Lee County News

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Lee County board member Greg Duke learned Friday he won't be allowed to seek re-election because his wife is an administrator for the county school system.

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It's Super Tuesday of a different sort as America votes tonight to pick the next American Idol.

Lee County Primary school was buzzing Wednesday and not just because it's the last day of school.

At around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, 45 year-old Steve McGowan and 63 year-old Billy Moore walked out of the Dougherty County jail.

Phillip certainly has a lot of support here. You'll see more yard signs supporting him than most candidates running for political office.

Albany Police say a man was shot Saturday around 6:30 p.m. at 655 Zackery Avenue.

Southwest Georgia is home to many farms and it is important to make students aware of different safety rules to follow.

A Coffee County business owner John Glosson was chosen by Jennifer Nettles to be on her team for the new ABC show Duets.

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A Coffee County business owner John Glosson was chosen by Jennifer Nettles to be on her team for the new ABC show Duets.

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That quick visit, which included a concert Saturday, will be shown on tonight's show as Phillip tries to sing himself into next week's finale.

Lee County's Palladium Players will close out their 20th Season with a special version of their annual Spotlight Night this coming Saturday night.

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A woman and three children are still recovering after their car was struck by a train Friday in Lenox.

The Dougherty County finance committee is proposing a 2 mill increase on the county tax rate for next fiscal year, to close a budget gap.

Up to 25,000 people are expected to pack Leesburg Saturday for the parade and concert.

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