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City Commission votes to move forward with redistricting (Updated: 9:25 a.m.)
Albany City Commissioners voted 5-1 today to move forward with redistricting.
Ex-UGA star Moreno arrested for DUI
Former University of Georgia star running back Knowshon Moreno was arrested by Denver police Wednesday on a drunken driving charge.
ASU Lady Rams swept in opener
ASU’s Lady Rams drop a doubleheader to West Georgia to start their softball season.
Darton swimmers dominate region meet
Darton's swimmers sweep a pair of meets over the weekend, including the Region XVII championship.
Hancock signs with Tide
Deerfield-Windsor’s Reed Hancock, one of the most prolific pole vaulters in the nation, signs with Alabama on Monday.
Darton gets off to slow start
Darton’s high expectations hit a wall as the Cavaliers struggle in the opening two rounds of their first golf tournament of the spring season, sitting in fifth place.
Sun burned
Steve Nash celebrates his birthday early, dropping in 24 points to lead the Suns past the Hawks, 99-90, Monday night in Atlanta.
PREP HOOPS PACKAGE: Includes Fab 5 poll, Quote of the week, By the numbers, schedule, and top games of the week.
Westover’s history-making Lady Patriots are still unbeaten and on top of the girls Fab 5, while Albany High’s top-ranked boys win three games to close in on the top seed in Region 1-AA. Monroe’s boys move up to No. 2 and meet Westover tonight at Darton. Dougherty’s girls swap places with Monroe at No. 3 after beating the Lady Tornadoes. (includes, schedule, By the numbers, Quote of the week, and top games of the week.)
Don’t settle for where you are now
Recently I listened to Craig Valentine, an award winning speaker and trainer, give a talk and he said something that struck me as profoundly interesting.
Officials continue fire investigation
The case involving a fire that left a couple dead in Lee County is an ongoing investigation.
Obama energy policies nothing to brag about
Another company touted by Obama has filed for bankruptcy. Another $118.5 million grant down the drain; another delay in the timing of the announcement until after the State of the Union address.
Presidential race masks states' problems
Now that the election of the U.S. president is taking over the airways, I haven't heard much about California and other states being broke.
Republicans lost on how to win election
I don't know about you, but I am well fed up with the current GOP run for the presidency.
Economic doldrums won't leave quickly
Manufacturing is not what it used to be. Back in the '60s, it was 28 percent.
Schools should expel troublemakers
It is about time everyone realized that in order to teach, you have to establish order.
Reform needed to rebuild citizens' trust
Congress must approve three reforms to restore the trust of Americans in the federal government.
Court brightens Sunshine Law
On Monday, the Georgia Supreme Court in a 4-3 vote put a brighter light in Georgia's Sunshine Laws.
The president's 'social gospel'
For 60 years the National Prayer Breakfast has been a nonpolitical event where speakers put aside their earthly biases and focus on a Higher Authority.
Church robbery, slain dog among weekend reports
A speaker system and microphone were the reported missing after a break-in at a South Jackson Street church in Albany over the weekend.
Phoebe eyes community benefits
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital has until July 31, 2013, to complete a community benefits strategy or face IRS penalties.
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