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Police respond to assaults, armed robbery
At least two people were victimized by knife attacks in Albany over the weekend, police reports show.
Both sides right, wrong in Chick-Fil-A flap
Last week, I walked by an Atlanta Chick-fil-A crowded with customers.
EDC raises an ill-advised decision
The decision to give out 2 percent pay raises to employees of the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission may prove to be expensive in the long run.
Free enterprise system under serious attack
As an independent Georgia businessman who grew up in Albany and founded my own publishing and public relations business in 1976, I have never believed in discussing politics in a public forum ... until now!
Mental illness should be addressed, not ignored
Upon watching an interview with a renowned psychiatrist last week on "The View," and the ensuing questions and answers, I am once again amazed by our reluctance in admitting the real issues associated with the carnage occuring in our society.
Senators reconsidering ‘Gang of Six’ plan
Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss is part of a bipartisan group that came up with a plan to attack the nation’s budget woes.
Riverfront Bar-B-Q robbed
Two masked black males stole money from an East Albany Subway at gunpoint early Sunday, police officials say.
Regions employee arrested for theft
Susan Taylor has been arrested on theft by taking charges, police officials say.
Sikh temple shooting suspect identified
The suspect in the shooting rampage that left six people dead and three wounded at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin on Sunday has been identified as Wade Michael Page, law enforcement officials announced Monday.
School Board at-large seat race takes a twist
Lorenzo Heard attempting to qualify as an independent to run against Lane Price.
Lorenzo Heard is attempting to qualify as an independent to run against Lane Price.
Mial Wall, III
Mial "Buck" Prentiss Wall, III, 72, died Saturday August 4, 2012
Bonnie Eminger
Ms. Bonnie Carol Pearson Eminger, 65, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 5, 2012
Lovie Warren
Lovie Bell Warren, of Furse Lakes, Naples, FL, left this life to join her Lord on August 4, 2012
Sara Delphia
Sara Janelle Delphia, 70, of Albany died on July 31, 2012
Mildred Pickron
Mildred R. Pickron, 97, of Albany, GA died Monday, August 6, 2012
Kenyatta Washington
Mr. Kenyatta Washington of Albany died on August 1, 2012
Thelma Morris
Ms. Thelma J. Morris 60 of Adel,Ga departed this life Monday
Congress stares down ‘sequestration D-Day’
Three members of the U.S. Congress hold a meeting in Albany to discuss the dangers of budget cuts on the nation’s military.
Gaines, commission upset with EDC raises
The Albany Dougherty Economic Development Commission voted June 20 to approve a budget with 2-percent pay raises for its staff.
APD conducting death investigation
Albany police are looking into the death of a 51-year-old man found by two fishermen on Monday.
Appeals court affirms decision for Lott
Shirley Smith was the finance director for the city of Albany.
Jessie McKinney
Mrs. Jessie Bailey McKinney, 87, died on August 6, 2012
John Wimberley
Mr. John Wiley "Big John" Wimberley, 68, of Ashburn died Friday
Collie Jones
Mr. Collie Robert Jones, 95, died on August 1, 2012
Willie Stokes
Mr. Willie Lee Stokes 63 of Omega, Ga departed this life Saturday AUG 4, 2012
Geneva Barfield
Mrs. Geneva Paulk Barfield, 79, of Sylvester and Painesville, Ohio died Saturday August 4, 2012
Louise Roberts
Louise Virginia Harper Roberts, 80, of Irwin County, Georgia, died Saturday, August 4, 2012
Inez Smith
Inez Johnson Smith, 89, of Sylvester died on August 4, 2012
