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Hawks have no problem with lowly Bobcats
Josh Smith scores 24 points to lead the Hawks past Charlotte, 120-93, on Wednesday night.
Tiger takes center stage at Masters
Tiger Woods arrives in style along with Rory McIIroy to head a wide-open field as the Masters begins today at Augusta National.
Braves open with Mets
The Mets will throw ace Johan Santana at the Braves today in New York against Tommy Hanson, who gets the Opening Day start because Tim Hudson is recovering from off-season back surgery.
Worth deputy arrested
Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit agents arrest a Worth County deputy allegedly selling drugs in Albany.
Brand new day for Braves
After spending a long winter trying to forget their historic collapse in September, the Braves are eager to start the season today and put the misery of 2011 behind them.
ASU to celebrate Founder's Day
Lorenzo Heard will speak followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at Joseph Holley’s grave.
Artist's love of color evident in paintings
Award-winning watercolor artist Clare Pearson will meet with area art lovers at a reception tonight at Carnegie Library.
Wives speak out as character witnesses
Voters don’t make decisions based on a candidate’s spouse. But when a man runs for president, his wife plays an important role as validator, as character witness, testifying to the human qualities behind the poll-tested speeches and slickly produced videos.
Obama's political word games
One of the highly developed talents of President Obama is the ability to say things that are demonstrably false, and make them sound not only plausible but inspiring.
Albany ministers, public set to give blood
The average red blood cell transfusion is three pints, and a single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood, according to the American Red Cross.
Industry Week Awards given at breakfast meeting
Industry awards are given as part of Albany-Dougherty Industry Celebration Week.
APD: Woman wanted in computer theft from local store
According to an Albany Police Department report, Catherine Lynette Coley, 23, is wanted on nine counts of computer theft.
Police/Fire/EMS - April 5, 2012
According to an Albany Police Department report, Catherine Lynette Coley, 23, is wanted on nine counts of computer theft.
Commissioners gridlock on Junkanoo license
Downtown businessman Omar Salaam wants Albany to host the festival April 21.
Squawk of the day - April 5, 2012
Check out today's squawk of the day!
Woman linked to Albany murder-for-hire plot pleads guilty
James Eppler was initially charged in the death of his wife, who was later determined to have killed herself.
James Eppler was initially charged in the death of his wife, who was later determined to have killed herself.
Real men don't cry over sports
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article concerning basketball's March Madness. The article was titled "March Madness Turns Into Crying Game." It was talking about the recent trend where players cry after crushing defeats or uplifting wins.
Edith Anderson
Edith Sueko Narimatsu Anderson, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 2, 2012
Martha Unruh
Mrs. Martha Lou Cannon Unruh, 73, of Albany passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012
William Bush
Dr. William Don Bush, 81, of Albany, GA, died April 3, 2012
Betty Norton
Mrs. Betty Robinson Norton, 87, of Sylvester died Wednesday April 4, 2012
Marvin Collins
Marvin Eugene Collins, 75, of Albany, GA died Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Jake Davis
Mr. Jake Davis, 59, of Shellman died on April 4, 2012
Body found in woods
The nude body of a man was found off Westtown Road Wednesday by a man who was looking for scrap metal.
Two arrested for a March 17 beating on Elva Street
Police put two men in jail for severely beating a 31-year-old man unconscious on the 1500 block of Elva Street on March 17.
Free child safety event at Toyota of Albany
Families can receive their free safety kits at a car dealership on April 14.
Rock legend Casady still making vital music
Jefferson Airplane founding members Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen will bring Hot Tuna to the Wanee Music Festival April 19-21.
March against violence set for April 21
Stop the Violence, T.A.K.I.N.G. A.U.T.H.O.R.I.T.Y. will conduct a crime awareness march in downtown Albany at 10 a.m. April 21.
Bryant Bolden
Bryant L. Bolden, 26, of Unadilla died on March 29, 2012
Versie Dumas
Mrs. Versie Mae Beale Dumas of Albany died on March 30, 2012
Vernell Carter
Sis. Vernell Carter, 79, formerly of Albany, GA died on Sunday, April 01, 2012
Willie Scott
Willie Rufus Scott, 62, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012
