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Data needed on downtown lofts
Letter to the editor
As I read the article on Thursday in The Albany Herald, ADICA has assumed the position that approval of the “TAD” (tax allocation district) by the electorate was a mandate to spend the money that was allocated for improvements in the TAD known as the Central Business District.
Let’s attack things worth attacking
Faith column
In the shadow of the fiscal cliff, Senate Majority Leader Democrat Harry Reid and Arizona Republican Sen. Jon Kyl are cooperating to introduce a law to expand online gambling and create an Office of Online Poker Oversight.
Lofty rhetoric does little to help pay bills
Opinion column
With all the talk about taxing the rich, we hear very little talk about taxing the poor. Yet the marginal tax rate on someone living in poverty can sometimes be higher than the marginal tax rate on millionaires.
Fears over gun control just shooting blanks
Opinion column
The looming “fiscal cliff” is getting most of the page one attention in newspapers across the land. Talking heads on television and radio can’t seem to stop discussing whether President Obama and Congress will soon make the plunge — or whether they’ll avert the economic death drop. On Main Street, however, there is another issue dominating the political talk — gun control.
Albany Crime Stoppers Most Wanted for December 14, 2012
There are two most wanted fugitives this week.
Lady Rams fall in OT to Shorter in home opener
Former Bainbridge star April Thomas hits a 3-pointer to send the game into overtime, but Albany State’s Lady Rams fall to Shorter, 53-49, in their home opener.
Antione Robert Smith wanted on assault warrant by APD
The 23-year-old is wanted for questioning about a Dec, 7 aggravated assault.
New urgency to ‘Georgia Zero DUI Tolerance’
Georgia’s Zero DUI Tolerance during the holidays starts today.
Albany Tech to hold commencement exercises tonight
More than 130 graduates set to pick up associate degrees at the ceremony.
Three Bulldogs named to All-American teams
Georgia's Jarvis Jones, Todd Gurley and John Theus are named to Sporting News All-American teams on Thursday.
Hamilton agrees to $125M, 5-year deal with Angels
Josh Hamilton becomes the latest star to take his talents to Southern California when he signed a five-year, $125 million contract with the Angels on Thursday.
After embarrassing loss at Carolina, Falcons’ defense looking for focus
Carolina scored 30 points and rushed for 195 yards last week against the Falcons, who are working to correct their mistakes before Sunday’s crucial game vs. the Giants.
Southern runnin’
Georgia Southern’s FCS-best 409 rushing yards per game will meet a tough North Dakota State defense in today’s national semifinal.
Div. II title game an escape for VSU QB Cochran
Saturday’s Division II title game comes just six days after Valdosta State QB Cayden Cochran watched his house go up in flames — the second time his family’s home has been destroyed in the past two years.
Bake sale to help young patient
Deerfield's sixth-grade boys will conduct a bake sale Saturday morning to benefit the family.
Merck donates funding for new fire department facility
Plans for an Albany Fire Department maintenance-supply building is boosted by a $100,000 donation from Merck.
DCSS School Board plans special meeting
Six of 19 recommended individuals say they are interested in being named interim superintendent.
Man jailed in child porn case
An Albany man is jailed Thursday on a child pornography charge, Dougherty County Sheriff's Office officials say.
Squawk of the Day - Dec. 14, 2012
Pick up a copy of today's Albany Herald so see what everyone's squawking about.
Bernice Ophelia Godwin Davis
Bernice Ophelia Godwin Davis, 90, Pelham, died December 12, 2012
Judith B. Theidel
Judith B. Theidel died December 12, 2012
Rita Renee Hall
Rita Renee Hall, 33, Vienna, died December 13, 2012
Henry Houser
Henry Houser, 66, Perry, GA died December 12, 2012
Sallie Mae Waters
Sallie Mae Waters, 69, Warwick, died December 6, 2012
Harry Tillis
Harry Tillis, 71, Ellijay, GA, died December 12, 2012
Illya Karosha Williams
Illya Karosha Williams, 42, Camilla, died December 7, 2012
Gwendolyn Jones Mosley
Gwendolyn Jones Mosley, died December 7, 2012
Annie J. Mango
Annie J. Mango, 70, Camilla, died December 11, 2012
Margery Swan Dolan
Margery Swan Dolan, 80, Fitzgerald, died December 13, 2012
Jessie J. Akins, Sr.
Jessie J. Akins Sr., 72, Donalsonville, GA died December 12, 2012
Vicki Irvin Knight
Vicki Irvin Knight, 55, of Bldomingdale, died December 11, 2012
Inez Rainey
Inez Rainey, Ashburn, died December 12, 2012
Nora Kate Burns
Nora Kate Burns, 77, Hampton, died December 6, 2012
John Edd Futch
John Edd Futch, died December 11, 2012
Dennis Lee Thomas
Dennis Lee Thomas, 82, Leesburg, died December 10, 2012
Michelle Yvette Wallace
Michelle Yvette Wallace, 47, Pelham, died December 9, 2012
Mary E. Johnson
Mary E. Johnson, 60, Columbus, died December 7, 2012
Mary Lou McCrae
Mary Lou McCrae, 57, Lumpkin, GA died December 7, 2012
T. W. Amos
T.W. Amos, died December 6, 2012
Willie Louis Coleman
Willie Louis Coleman, 50, Albany, died December, 9, 2012
Kimberly Jones
Kimberly Jones, 27, Cuthbert, died December 10, 2012
Eddie Gene Collier
Eddie Gene Collier, Sylvester, died December 10, 2012
William C. Phelps
William C. Phelps, 82, Leesburg, died December 11, 2012
Betty J. Covin
Betty Jean Covin, 71, Albany, died December 6th, 2012
Jackson Cravey
Jackson Cravey, 59, Sumner, died December 12, 2012
Sheldon D. Johnson
Sheldon Donnell Johnson, 19, Albany, died December 10, 2012
Tiana L. Pope
Tiana Lazette Pope, 27, died December 5th, 2012
Carry James Molden Jr.
Carry James Molden Jr. , 35, Dawson, GA.
Cena Mathis
Cena Mosely Mathis died December 5, 2012
Anna M. Stubbs
Anna Mae Stubbs, 54, Albany, died December 9th, 2012
Bettye W. Lewis
Bettye Wright Lewis, 60, died December 10th, 2012
Norman Park produce grower to pay $500k
Officials with Hamilton Growers contend they have done nothing wrong in managing their work force.
COLLEGE HOOPS ROUNDUP: Georgia Tech's top men's hoops recruit finally joins team; Albany Tech men lose sixth straight Wednesday
Solomon Poole, a highly rated recruit from Florida, is set to join the team Saturday for his first practice.
Coroner-elect sworn in
Coroner-elect Michael Fowler was sworn in Thursday before a crowd of friends and family downtown
New law could end blaring TV commercials
TV viewing could soon sound a little calmer. The CALM Act, which limits the volume of TV commercials, goes into effect on Thursday.
Georgia college funding will be tied to graduation
Georgia's public colleges and universities will have to earn the money they get from taxpayers by helping more students get a degree.
