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Panthers want to put the hammer down on Alabama
The Panthers are 5-0, but no one on this team is growing complacent as they face a 2-3 Alabama team tonight at the Civic Center.
Soaring farewell
The second day of the GISA state track & field meet is punctuated by the end of Deerfield's three-time state champ Reed Hancock's career and the domination of the Westwood girls.
NFL DRAFT ROUNDUP: Falcons pick Wisconsin OL Konz
Wisconsin center Peter Konz, who may play guard in Atlanta, said it was a surprise when he was picked by the Falcons in the second round -- while Atlanta takes So. Miss OT Lamar Holmes in the third round and UGA's Cordy Glenn and Georgia Tech's Stephen Hill are taken in Round No. 2).
Trio of Lee football players commit to in-state colleges
Three football players from Lee County -- Ryne Strickland, Tra Crawford and Julius Covin -- sign football scholarships on friday.
Police/Fire/EMS - April 28, 2012
Albany police respond to at least 53 incidents.
Dougherty Class of ’82 plans reunion
Dougherty High School Class of 1982 is making plans to conduct its 30-year class reunion in Atlanta on July 27-29.
Liberty Bell Award presented
Annette Bowling, executive director of Albany Advocacy Resource Center, was awarded the Liberty Bell award
Drug dealer sentenced
An Albany drug dealer is sentenced in federal court to more than 17 years in prison.
Homeless man arrested for entering automobile
Law enforcement officials say citizens can prevent thefts from automobiles by following a few simple rules.
Bomb found at power dam boat ramp
A citizen finds a bomb in the area of the local Georgia Power dam boat ramp.
School board candidate introduces campaign leaders
Some influencial businessmen are supporting a Dougherty County School Board candidate’s at-large bid.
Motion filed in Riggins case
BOE Member is also suspended from job with Girl Scouts
An indicted Dougherty County Board of Education member is suspended from her job with the Girl Scouts.
Mitchell EMS privatization under investigation
To save money, the Mitchell County Commission has voted to privatize the county's EMS service
A special committee is expected to be convened to look into action taken by the Mitchell County Commission.
Squawk of the Day - April 28, 2012
Make your comment on today's Squawk of the Day!
Obama standing idle while Syria burns
Last year President Obama ordered U.S. intervention in Libya under the grand new doctrine of "Responsibility to Protect." Moammar Gaddafi was threatening a massacre in Benghazi. To stand by and do nothing "would have been a betrayal of who we are," explained the president.
Francis Hogan Dismuke
Frances Hogan Dismuke, 85, Irwin County, died April 25, 2012
Rawlins Nelson Browner
Rawlins Nelson Browner, Albany, died April 18, 2012
Kaleb Roy Seymour
Kaleb Roy Seymour, 1 day old, Pelham, died April 25, 2012
Don Woods, Sr.
Don Woods, Sr., 59, Tifton, died April 25, 2012
LaTonya M. Adkins Mingo
LaTonya M. Adkins Mingo, 41, Albany, died April 22, 2012
Joan Kathy Davis Forehand
Joan Kathy Davis Forehand, 59, Blakely, died April 27, 1012
Ray Yarborough
Ray Yarborough, 57, Sylvester, died April 26, 2012
Mildred Louise Ross Floyd
Mildred Louise Ross Floyd, 77, Blakely, died April 26, 2012
Helena Holloway
Helena Holloway, 85, Moultrie, died April 27, 2012
Marion Catherine Fuller
Marion Catherine Fuller, Sumter County, died April 24, 2012
Dougherty County Jail Report April 19-26, 2012
These are individuals who were booked into the Dougherty County Jail April 19-26, 2012. The listing includes name, date of booking, law enforcement agency, reason for booking, bond and date of release.
Firefighters burn homes for training, blight reduction
Firefighters are usually more accustomed to putting out blazes rather than lighting them, but Friday things were a little different.
Baby Boy McCook
Baby Boy McCook, 1 day old, Pelham, died April 25, 2012
Betty B. Williamson
Betty B. Williamson, 91, Ben Hill County, died April 24,2012
Bernard Paulin
Bernard Paulin, 29, New Port News,VA, died April 15, 2012
Dollie Mae Love
Dollie Mae Love, 76, Camilla, died April 24, 2012
Mary Elizabeth Paul Harrison
Mary Elizabeth Paul Harrison, 33, Blakely, died April 23, 2012
Robert H. Allenbaugh
Robert H. Allenbaugh, Brierfield, died April 21, 2012
Marilyn Faye Robinson-Worthy
Marilyn Faye Robinson-Worthy, 56, Albany, died April 25, 2012
Johnnie C. Hunt
Johnnie C. Hunt, 87, Moultrie, died April 25, 2012
Roselle English
Roselle English, 97, died April 20, 2012
Fanoris Jackson
Fanoris Jackson, 61, Albany, died April 20, 2012
Marion Fuller
Marion Fuller, Americus, died April 24, 2012
J.B. Ingram
J.B. Ingram, Edison, died April 25, 2012
Johnnie Barrett
Johnnie Barrett, Pelham, died April 26, 2012
Lillie Mae Tyson Bell
Lillie Mae Tyson Bell, 95, Brinson, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Lois Harp Bass
Lois Harp Bass, 78, Irwin County, died April 26, 2012
Bobbie Ann Clinton
Bobbie Ann Clinton, 44, Albany, died April 24, 2012
Joan J. Archer
Joan J. Archer, 70, Tifton, died April 25, 2012
Frank Johnson, Jr.
Frank Johnson, Jr., 58, Albany, died April 21, 2012
Ray Yarbrough
Ray Yarbrough, 57, Sylvester, died April 26, 2012
Evelyn Hampton Hogan
Evelyn Hampton Hogan, 88, Pelham, died April 24, 2012
Sue O. Pierce Donley
Sue O. Pierce Donley, 69, Bainbridge, died April 25, 2012
Robert Earl Johnson
Robert Earl Johnson, 59, Lumpkin, died April 19, 2012
Della Freeman
Della Freeman, 75, Albany, died April 20, 2012
Rawlins N. Browner
Rawlins Nelson Browner, 71, Albany, died April 18, 2012
Christine S. Alligood
Christine S. Alligood, 92, Albany, died April 25, 2012
ASU athletes honored at annual sports banquet
Albany State track and cross country runner Brittany Carter and football star Jamarkus Gaskins received ASU’s top awards at Wednesday night’s banquet.
Nesbitt throws 190 pitches to lead ASU past Miles in conference tourney opener
The Rams upset No. 2 seed Miles in 10 innings Wednesday in the opening round of the conference tournament in Ozark, Ala., thanks to starting pitcher Ken Nesbitt.
