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Early voting includes extra days

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

Early voting started on Tuesday for the March 5 primary elections, with 26 showing up at the Courthouse first floor lobby on the first day to mark their ballots. In-person early voting will continue at the Courthouse through Friday, March 1.

Filing ends with 2 contested races

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

Only two of the six local entities located within the county will hold elections on May 4, with the other four entities either already cancelling or planning to cancel elections because there were no contested races. The filing period for each of the local races ended Friday, Feb.

Chamber officers, directors selected

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Four board members were re-elected and another was voted in for the first time by the Albany Chamber of Commerce last Friday.

7 administrative contracts renewed

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

One-year contract extensions were approved for Albany principals Ezra Chambers at Albany Junior/ SeniorHighSchooland John Gallagher at Nancy Smith Elementary School, along with other district level staff Angelyn Faith, Leigh Lowe, Xavier Perez Matthew Howard, and Ryder Peacock during a meeting of...