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‘Lights of Love’ ceremony celebrates 30th anniversary
Since its inception, officials say donations to “Lights of Love” have made a $1 million impact on the lives of cancer patients in the area.
Falcons moving past ugly loss
Atlanta is ready to rebound from its dismal loss Sunday to division rival Carolina, but the good news is that this is only the second time this season the 11-2 Falcons have had to try to bounce back.
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Herald 'Prep Peek'
Check out The Herald's weekly high school basketball "Prep Peek," which includes the latest girls and boys latest Fab 5 Poll, Quote of the Week, By the Numbers and the area's full schedule for this week.
FAB 5 POLL: Monroe boys, girls still on top; Pelham girls break in
After a pair of big wins over the weekend, Monroe’s boys and girls are still No. 1 in The Herald’s Fab 5 Poll, while Pelham’s girls replace Westover.
Rollin' the dice
Bobby Petrino, the shamed Arkansas coach with a very recent checkered past, is surprisingly given another chance at Division I football Monday when he’s hired by Western Kentucky.
A family relationship is more than kinship
Features column
My mother’s mother passed away recently and during the time of the funeral, so many members of her side of the family gathered together. I met some first and second cousins for the first time and saw many others, including aunts and uncles, for the first time in ages.
Meth lab remnants found
The attempted capture of a suspect resulted in the discovery of the remains of a portable methamphetamine lab in a backpack, officials say.
County to consider greenspace purchase
Land available to Dougherty County could become part of a greenspace corridor along the Flint River.
DCSS recommended for five-year accreditation renewal
AdvancED external review released at Monday BOE meeting.
Educational system the root of Albany’s problems
Guest commentary
After reading the article in The Albany Herald in regards to the downtown restaurant owners looking for the city to help with their businesses, I felt like it was time to write another article.
Posey stays true to his Lee roots
Editorial
Professional athletes are quite often the target of criticism. It’s less often that you hear about the good things they do. To be sure, some get lost in the hoopla of fame and big contracts. But a special few never lose their roots.
Obama leading U.S. down the road to ruin
In a letter to the editor, Leigh Anne Bjerregaard of Leesburg says that Obama is leading the U.S. down the road to ruin.
Aquarium’s final chapter a long one
In a letter to the editor, Warren D. Grant of Albany says that the RiverQuarium's final chapter is a long one.
GOP leadership dragging party down
In a letter to the editor, Allan Russell of Leesburg says that GOP leadership is dragging the party down.
Auto operating costs higher than you think
In a letter to the editor, Walt Specht of Leesburg that says that auto operating costs are higher than you think.
Hayes in, Black out on Library Board
Dr. Michael Laslie is named to fill an expired term on the Hospital Authority of Albany-Dougherty County.
Authorities investigating check fraud scheme
Roughly 20 checks with the Southeastern Commercial Tire and Recapping's heading on it as an incentive to complete a survey have been recovered so far as part a suspected check fraud scheme.
Two officially qualify for special election to fill Bulloch's seat
Bainbridge physician Dean Burke is expected to join Mike Keown and Brad Hughes in the race.
Edwards: District attorney's office doing more with less
Dougherty County's district attorney discusses budgetary needs with the Dougherty Commission's Finance Committee.
William L. Willis
William L. Willis, 79, Sylvester, died December 10, 2012
Dora Jane Laster Rayburn
Dora Jane Laster Rayburn, 69, Dawson, died December 9, 2012
Larry Terry
Larry Terry, 54, Dawson, died December 09, 2012
Michelle Yvette Wallace
Michelle Yvette Wallace, 47, Pelham, died December 9, 2012
David Jackson Simpson, Sr.
David Jackson Simpson, Sr., Albany, died December 9, 2012
Sallie M. Waters
Sallie M. Waters, 69, Warwick, died December 6, 2012
Joe Williams
Joe Williams, 52, Albany, died December 10, 2012
Thad Hassel Davis
Thad Hassel Davis, 86, Cumming, GA, died December 10, 2012
Robyn Denise Statham
Robyn Denise Statham, 40, Albany, died December 8, 2012
John Bridges
John Bridges, Plains, died December 8, 2012
Helen Stuart askew
Helen Stuart Askew, 84, Blakely, died December 10, 2012
Grace Verline miller Brimberry
Grace Verline Miller Brimberry, 82, Leary, died December 9, 2012
Bill Givens
Bill Givens, 61, Albany, died December 6, 2012
Monica Michelle Swan
Monica Michelle Swan, 39, Albany, died December 5, 2012
Joseph C. Shirley
Joseph C. Shirley, 81, Sylvester, died December 8, 2012
Calvin Walker Schramm
Calvin Walker Schramm, 85, Edison, died December 8, 2012
Dennis Lee Thomas
Dennis Lee Thomas, 82, Leesburg, died December 10, 2012
James Goodwin
James Goodwin, 83, Atlanta, died December 8, 2012
Janet Culver Woods
Janet Culver Woods, Albany, died December 8, 2012
Kay S. Moreland
Kay S. Moreland, 61, Sylvester, died December 10, 2012
Charlott L. Moore
Charlott L. Moore, 92, Elwood, IN, died December 7, 2012
Eddie Collier
Eddie Collier, Sylvester, died December 10, 2012
