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Now, y'all hush all that fussin'
A while back, a transplanted Yankee sat down beside me at a luncheon and proceeded to explain what had compelled her to uproot herself from generations of Northern influence and move South.
New laws have hit the books
July 1 often brings a host of new laws that become effective in Georgia. As your sheriff, I am asked about these new laws daily.I wanted to take this opportunity to share some information about the laws that I am asked about most often. Those are the laws about texting and driving, about seatbelts in pickup trucks, and the new gun laws.
Posey goes 1 for 3 with an RBI, Giants win, 6-1
Buster Posey goes 1 for 3 in 6-1 win against Brewers
World Series of Poker on pace for more entries
This year's World Series of Poker expects more entries since it's not on the July 4 weekend.
Caster Semenya is cleared to return to track
Castor Semenya, who was on an 11-month layoff for gender tests is cleared to return to track.
Playoff Fever
The beginning of the season was filled with uncertainty, but the end of it looks bright for the Panthers.
San Joe's prepares for new Leesburg location
The owner of a Mexican restaurant says the business is expected to open its doors in the next three weeks.- Ricki Barker, staff writer
Teacher plans suit against DCSS
A Westover teacher gives the DCSS notice that he plans to sue it after his pay was allegedly reduced while serving his country.- Ethan Fowler, education writer
Candidates to appear at local forum
Local candidates will respond to questions Thursday at the Welcome Center in downtown Albany.- J.D. Sumner, government writer
House Speaker holds 'pep rally' in Tifton
David Ralston stumps for Republican candidates at a meeting with South Georgia business leaders.- Terry Lewis, staff writer
City expanding P-card purchasing system
An Albany credit card-like program has controls in place to thwart unauthorized purchases.J.D. Sumner, government writer
Police/Fire/EMS - July 7, 2010
APD responds to at least 47 incidents
Ours takes Glynn County job
Lee County officials must start the search for a new county administrator to replace Alan Ours.- Carlton Fletcher, metro editor
City cracking down on delinquent businesses
A review of occupational tax certificates was initiated following reconciliation of city lists in April.J.D. Sumner, government writer
Lance struggles in third stage of Tour
Lance Armstrong has a long day in the third stage of the Tour de France
Van-der-ful: Dutch beat Uruguay, 3-2
The Netherlands advances to its first World Cup final in 30 years by beating Uruaguay, 3-2, Tuesday
Lee County administrator taking job in Glynn County
Lee County Administrator Alan Ours says taking the county administrator's job in Glynn County is a "bittersweet" decision after serving four years in Lee.
Carlton Fletcher, metro editor
APD develops person of interest in weekend shooting
APD reports that a person of interest has been identified in the shooting of Walter Phelps.
