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Crews schedule mowing of routes in Dougherty County
According to the Georgia DOT maintenance crews have scheduled mowing on S.R. 62 and S.R. 133 in Dougherty County weather permitting.
Memorial for fallen APD Officer Lewis-Flemming
The community turns out to witness the unveiling of a fallen APD officer's name on a traveling memorial.
Chehaw: Native American tradition continues today
The annual Native American Cultural Festival weekend at Chehaw ends at 5 p.m. today.
Lee Fire Department preps for ISO audit
Albany's "2" Insurance Services Office fire protection classification puts it among the country's top 1 percent.
Births April 15 2012
Unless otherwise noted, the following births took place at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany from March 26 - April 6.
Deerfield preps for spring musical
“Once Upon a Mattress” will be performed at the Albany Municipal Auditorium.
‘Smokeless’ cigarette shop ready to open
Said to be inoffensive and relatively harmless, an electronic “smoke shop” is set to open in Albany.
Camilla Gnat Days slated for May 4-5
Camilla's Gnat Festival will stretch over two days.
UGA alumni group rebrands SWGA chapter
The Albany chapter of the University of Georgia Alumni Association has been renamed.
Rynders named delegate to GOP convention
A state House representative from Leesburg will attend the Republican National Convention as a delegate.
Kitchen inspections for April 15, 2012
Here are the results of recent kitchen inspections for Dougherty and Lee counties.
On the Job with Michelle Oaks
Jim West holds a Q&A with Michelle oaks, owner of The Cakery in Albany.
Police/Fire/EMS report for April 15, 2012
APD responds to at least 51 incidents.
Community Calendar for April 15, 2012
Here is a list of events for Southwest Georgia.
Titanic disaster a reminder of our mortality
Even after a century, people are still fascinated by the ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic.
Time is running out on deficit control
Borrowing from a recent editorial by Caroline Baum of Bloomberg, four figures will be used to explain why U.S. debt matters.
In Trayvon Martin case, justice takes a hit
There’s three sides to every story, baby: There’s yours and there’s mine and the cold, hard truth. — Don Henley
Squawk of the Day - April 15, 2012
Check out today's Squawk of the Day!
Eugene Burns
Eugene Burns, Albany, died April 9, 2012
Larry R. Scarborough
Larry R. Scarborough, died April 12, 2012
Ruby Allyne Newell Weaver
Ruby Allyne Newell Weaver, 67, died April 13, 2012
Walter Ray Mock
Walter Ray Mock, 63, Albany, died April 13, 2012
Hilda McDonald Story
Hilda McDonald Story, 81, Albany, died April 10, 2012
Keith Lunsford
Keith Lunsford, 53, Albany, died April 12, 2012
Mary Harvey
Mary Harvey, Albany, died April 14, 2012
Newton P. Eunice
Newton P. Eunice, 63, Pelham, died April 13, 2012
Eloise Sims Robinson
Eloise Sims Robinson, 74, Albany, died April 13, 2012
Jeanne Pearce Wileen
Jeanne Pearce Wileen, 65, Albany, died April 13, 2012
Friday Night Lights
Monroe’s girls and Westover’s boys win the team titles at the 9th annual running of the Westover Track & Field Relays at Hugh Mills Stadium on Friday night. (ADDS: Video of the meet)
Braves best Brewers in 2012 home opener, 10-8
In a see-saw battle Friday night at Turner Field, the Braves rally to beat the Brewers in a wild one for their third straight victory.
Ex-Auburn star Goodwin found guilty of robbery, faces 20 years to life
Antonio Goodwin is convicted Friday for his role in an armed robbery last year and faces a hefty prison sentence, while three of his former Tigers’ teammates are awaiting trial.
Hawks hammer Howard-less Magic; Orlando big man out indefinitely with herniated disk in back
Jannero Pargo hits five 3s on Friday to lead the Hawks to a 109-81 rout of the Magic in a key Eastern Conference game in Orlando.
Petrino won’t appeal firing, mistress put on paid leave
Former Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino’s agent says Friday he won’t fight being fired by the school as its head football coach for failing to disclose an extramarital affair with a school employee, who has since been placed on leave.
FRIDAY'S LOCAL PREP/COLLEGE ROUNDUP: DWS baseball avenges region loss to Southland; ASU softball sweeps Claflin
Weston King picks up the win on the mound and leads Deerfield at the plate Friday night as the Knights blank rival Southland, 5-0, on Friday night. (ADDS: roundup items on Baconton, Pelham, Terrell Academy baseball; Deerfield soccer; ASU softball)
Lee baseball seizes control of subregion with sweep of TCC
Lee sophomore catcher Jack Bell plays hero for the Trojans on Friday night, going 2-for-4 with three RBI during a doubleheader sweep of subregion foe Thomas County Central.
