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- Attorney General closing file on Dougherty County School Board
The Georgia Attorney General's Office says they are closing their file into the Dougherty County School System's alleged violation of the Georgia Open Records Law after a failed attempt at a criminal investigation, documents show.
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- AG: State must turn $18 million in sales tax revenue over to county governments
Georgia's top lawyer says the state must hand over $18 million in disputed sales taxes to local governments. The opinion from Attorney General Thurbert Baker was obtained by The Associated Press. It comes in the midst of a state budget crunch. County officials praised the decision, saying local governments feeling the economic pinch would benefit from the extra cash.
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- MCLB to name kennel after slain dog handler
Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is naming its kennel in honor of a Marine canine handler whose parents were allowed to adopt his bomb-sniffing dog after the young Marine was killed in Iraq.
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- Media lawsuit dismissed
Information is released that was recovered as part of its background check on the appointed superintendent. - Ethan Fowler, education writer
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- Senate requests charter clarification
The Albany City Commission sent a charter for consolidating the city and county governments to Atlanta last year. - J.D. Sumner, education writer
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- Tax group to discuss litigation
The Dougherty County Taxpayer’s Association wants input on possible candidates to run against incumbent county leaders, officials say. - J.D. Sumner, government writer
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- Gang prevalence analyzed at Albany Rotary luncheon
Albany Police Department officers bring gang exhibits at a Tuesday Albany Rotary Club lunch meeting. - Pete Skiba, staff writer
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- Lee Commission to consider EOC upgrade
EMA officials say the cost to upgrade the present Emergency Operation Center facility could total as much as $20,000. - Ricki Barker, staff writer
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- MCLB hosts military conference
Dougherty County and the Marine base entered into a 20-year partnership late last year allowing the county to sell landfill gas to the installation. - Jennifer Maddox Parks, staff writer
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- Rotary Club sponsored Shelter Boxes go to disasters
Local Rotary Clubs support their district in Shelter Box program. - Pete Skiba, staff writer
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- Legislation in Atlanta could help Flint River area
The Flint Riverkeeper organization supports legislation to keep river supplying water to south Georgia. Pete Skiba, staff writer
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- APD SWAT team arrests teacher in domestic raid
An elementary school teacher holds his girlfriend captive until APD SWAT arrives. Pete Skiba, staff writer
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- EDC: Participation needed in industry celebration week
Economic development officials are trying to drum up participation in an initiative designed to promote local industry and educate the community to the contributions they make, officials say. - SWAT arrests man after holding woman against her will
An Albany man was arrested after SWAT team members stormed an apartment where he was holding a woman against her will early Tuesday morning.
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- Murfree backed Williams-Brown
School board member Anita Williams-Brown received a 2001 job letter of recommendation from Joshua Murfree. Ethan Fowler, education writer
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- GBI cuts could create havoc
Analysis of drugs seized in investigations are currently processed in Pennsylvania, officials say. J.D. Sumner, government writer
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- Infant left in locked vehicle at mall
An infant is OK after being left in a locked car for about an hour Sunday afternoon, officials say. Ricki Barker, staff writer
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- DCSS to fund a CRCT trip
The Dougherty County Board of Education also voted to give the Albany-Dougherty Census committee a $7,000 donation. Ethan Fowler, education writer - Lee grad Weaver to take on Griffin for board seat
Lynda Weaver will run against Milton Griffin for the District 2 seat in the DCSS Board of Education election set for July. Ethan Fowler, education writer
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- Dougherty law enforcement working with tight resources
Dougherty County law enforcement agencies are operating shorthanded for the jobs they're facing, officials told county commissioners this morning. But a proposed crime lab in Lowndes County could help in one area.
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J.D. Sumner, government reporter - "Hurt Locker" top picture of 2009
The Iraq War drama "The Hurt Locker" won best picture and five other prizes Sunday at the Academy Awards, its haul including best director for Kathryn Bigelow. Sandra Bullock won best actress for "Blind Side," and Jeff Bridges won top actor for "Crazy Heart." - Stories abound in weekend events
Unique and heartwarming stories are told at Albany’s Mardi Gras festival. J.D. Sumner, government writer
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- UGA’s Extension Offices in peril
Farmers, among others, utilize UGA Extension Offices to gain practical and technical knowledge. Ethan Fowler, education writer
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- WWII Veteran Rish recalls 95 days in Pacific foxhole
World War II veteran Leon Rish lost about 100 pounds while fighting in the Pacific Theater with the Army. Ethan Fowler, education writer
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- Person of interest questioned in Valentine’s Day murder
The person of interest has several relatives already facing charges that stem from the February incident. Ricki Barker, staff writer
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- Bike Race, Marathon and Mardis Gras festival photos now available online
Throughout the busy Mardis Gras Festival this weekend, Albany Herald Photographers snapped off photos capturing the events. Check back throughout the day to see all of the events from Saturday's fun-filled day. - ADICA to meet with executive recruiter next week
Assistant City Manager James Taylor has been serving as interim ADICA executive director since Don Buie was fired. - J.D. Sumner, government writer
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- Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit arrested ‘quality’ dealers
The Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit is currently three agents shy of full staff, officials say. - J.D. Sumner, government writer
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- Albany's Mardi Gras has something for everyone
The afternoon through the night belongs to the food, music and party crowd during Saturday’s Albany Mardi Gras event. Pete Skiba, staff writer
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- 4-H makes impact on participants
Current 4-H Club members and adults who were active years before say the organization has contributed significantly to their lives and achievements. Ethan Fowler, education writer
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- Rain wreaks havoc on Lee County’s dirt roads
A particularly wet winter has left some of Lee County’s 200 miles of dirt roads in nearly undrivable condition. Carlton Fletcher, metro editor
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- Infrastructure improvements eyed for downtown Albany
Sewer improvements city-wide will likely become an increasing priority, officials say. - J.D. Sumner, government writer
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- Group says voters support tobacco tax
Seventy-one percent of those recently surveyed say they favored a $1 increase in the tax on tobacco products. - Jennifer Maddox Parks, staff writer
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- Rotary aims to end polio
As of 2006, four countries were considered polio-endemic. - Jennifer Maddox Parks, staff writer
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- Alwood given prestigious Fulbright Scholar award
A journalism professor/author with Albany ties will teach at the American University in Bulgaria next year. - Carlton Fletcher, metro editor
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- On the Job with Ginger Nickerson
On the Job with Dougherty County Elections Supervisor Ginger Nickerson. - J.D. Sumner, government writer
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- Mardi Gras Weekend, marathon kick off
The showcase weekend for the Good Life City has begun as runners in the Snickers Marathon Energy Bar Marathon begin to pass through the finish line at Riverfront Park.
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- Albany's greatest cheerleader
Today's Snickers Marathon Energy Bar Marathon is dedicated to Sara Underdown’s memory because the two will forever go hand-in-hand. - Scott Chancey, sports writer
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- Rules tight on CRCT reviews
The Governor's Office of Student Achievement releases procedures for school systems to see test documents that were flagged under its CRCT erasure analysis. - Ethan Fowler, education writer
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- Albany Herald parent company renamed
Officials say Southern Community Newspapers better reflects the newspaper group's mission. - Staff Reports
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- MCLC chief of staff returns
Col. Ben Braden has been deployed in Kuwait for five months. - Ricki Barker, staff writer - School chief likely to be named by mid month
Attorneys for the Dougherty School Board and area media companies agree March 15 is the earliest a superintendent can be named. - Jim Hendricks, editor
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- Restaurants grapple with tomato shortage
Bitter cold weather in Florida has hurt the availability of tomatoes.
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- Delays hinder testing probe
Dougherty school officials discuss the latest findings of its investigation into the state CRCT erasure analysis results. - Ethan Fowler, education writer
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- Man struck by SUV on Philema
A man standing in the roadway examining his truck dies after being hit by an oncoming SUV Thursday. - Pete Skiba, staff writer
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- Fifth Fridays fund dreams
A local orthopedist has quietly made a huge impact through his charitable Fifth Friday Foundation. - Carlton Fletcher, metro editor
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- Organizer to public: Be nice during Mardi Gras
Local attorney and ADICA Board Member Phil Cannon is also president of the Downtown Merchants’ Association. - J.D. Sumner, government writer
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- Family asks for info on murder at Brick House
Murder victim LaShelton Kernard Stanford’s mother and other family members come to Albany for information. - Pete Skiba, staff writer
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- H1N1 remains a headache
As of mid-February, 126 million doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine had been ordered across the country.
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- Freeman tries to calm fears in ASU cuts forum
Albany State President Everette Freeman hosts a session on $3.6 million in proposed cuts for the four-year institution. - Ethan Fowler, education writer
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