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West a rising promoter
A small Terrell County community has become an area entertainment leader thanks to one woman’s efforts.
Obama preaching his own 'gospel'
At the National Prayer Breakfast last week, seeking theological underpinning for his drive to raise taxes on the rich, President Obama invoked the highest possible authority.
AMA invites toddlers for fun on Thursday
The Albany Museum of Art is inviting the community to participate in “Toddler Time” on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at 311 Meadowlark Ave.
Powerball impacting state lottery sales
The jackpot for Powerball was expected to be at $310 million today, the largest since Georgia began selling game tickets in 2010.
Exchange Club thanks law enforcement
The Exchange Club of Albany awards its 2011 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year honors Friday saying, "Thanks for all you do."
Court sentences include banishment
According to Matt Breedon, chief assistant district attorney, on Friday Dante Oliver received a 35-year sentence with a mandatory seven to be served in prison before he could begin probation. He was found guilty of aggravated assault, street gang terrorism and serving as a leader in the role of “Loc,” or Crips gang recruiter.
Religion Bulletin for Feb. 11, 2012
Former President Carter is expected to teach Sunday School on Sunday at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains.
Police/Fire/EMS report for Feb. 11, 2012
APD responds to at least 21 incidents
Dougherty County Jail Report Feb. 2-Feb. 9, 2012
These are individuals who were booked into the Dougherty County Jail Jan. 26-Feb. 2, 2012. The listing includes name, date of booking, law enforcement agency, reason for booking, bond and date of release.
Squawk of the Day - Feb. 12, 2012
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Squawk of the Day - Feb. 11, 2012
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L.A. Arrington
Lee Arthur "L. A." Arrington, 76, of Tifton died Thursday, February 9, 2012
Gladys Gardner
Mrs. Gladys W. Gardner of Albany, GA, who departed this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Joseph Weintraub
Joseph Weintraub, 87, of 2206 Chatham Dr., died Feb. 9, 2012
Leon Gibson
Mr. Leon Gibson, 57, of Albany died on February 4, 2012
Benjamin Blaylock, Jr.
Mr. Benjamin Brunard Blaylock, Jr., 56, died February 1, 2012
Mattilyn Long
Mattilyn Louise Giezentanner Long, two month old infant of Sonja Long and Erich Giezentanner, passed away, Saturday, February 4, 2012
William Walton
William Robert (Bill) Walton, 62, of Albany, GA, died Thursday February 9, 2012
Melissa L. Luke
Melissa Lashon (Shon) Luke 39, of Albany died Thursday, February 2, 2012
Gretta Rivera
Ms. Gretta Rivera, 59, of Albany died Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Jessie Aaron
Ms. Jessie Aaron 65, of Albany died Monday, February 6, 2012
Mollie Taylor
Mrs. Mollie Taylor, 86, of Albany, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012
David Mills
Mr. David Oliver Mills age 83 of Sumter County passed away early Friday morning
Vera Cushion
Mrs. Verdine Cushion of Ashburn, Georgia, departed this life on Friday, February 10, 2012
GWTW memorabilia lost in fire
"Gone With the Wind" memorabilia went up in flames overnight when fire raced through a Henry County storage facility.
Jehu Lovett, Jr.
Mr. Jehu Nathaniel Lovett, Jr., age 81, passed away February 10, 2012
Billy Harrell
Mr. Billy Wayne Harrell, 73, of Leesburg died Thursday, February 9, 2012
Charles Harpe
Mr. Charles Harpe of Albany died on February 9, 2012
Ola Acree
Mrs. Ola Acree, 93, of Albany, died February 10, 2012
J.C. Cooper
Mr. J. C. Cooper, 60, of Bartow, FL, formerly of Camilla, GA passed on February 7, 2012
Arnold Morgan
Mr. Arnold Lee Morgan,68, of Albany, GA passed on February 4, 2012
Mildred Donaldson
Mrs. Mildred Donaldson,58, of Camilla, GA passed on February 1, 2012
Georgia is dead last in financial security
Georgians live closer to the financial edge than anyone else in the nation.
Grappling with success
Dougherty sends all five of its wrestlers to the Class AAA sectionals today in Atlanta, Lee County crashes the Class AAAA sectionals in Columbus with a dozen Trojans, while a host of other area high school wrestlers are ready to go for the two-day sectionals.
GISA REGION TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP: TAE girls win 14th straight, cruise into 3-AA title game
The Terrell Academy girls basketball team, which is on a quest for its fourth straight state title, breezes into the GISA Region 3-AA championship game Thursday night by waxing Brookwood, 59-35, for its 14th win in a row. (ADDS: items on Westwood boys, girls reaching 3-A title games against Crisp Academy boys, girls; SGA boys in 3-AA title game vs. Fullington; and updates on tonight's 3-AAA tournament semifinal schedule)
Stern: Atlanta Spirit committed to winning NBA title
NBA commissioner David Stern expresses confidence in Atlanta Hawks' sometimes-shaky ownership group
LOCAL COLLEGE HOOPS ROUNDUP: ASU men sink Morehouse at buzzer, 65-64; Darton women rout Andrew
Justin Wilcox nails a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer Thursday night in Atlanta to upend Morehouse, 65-64, in a crucial conference game. (ADDS: item on Darton, Andrew women)
SGT women wallop ATC, close in on school history
The Lady Jets are now three wins away from the first perfect region record in school history after topping Albany Tech, 58-35, on Thursday night in Americus.
D-I's last unbeaten team, No. 9 Murray State, stunned at home
Murray State's 23-0 record came crashing down Thursday night in a thrilling, last-second loss to conference foe Tennessee State, 72-68.
Tiger starts well in first PGA event of year; 3 tied for lead
Dustin Johnson, Charlie Wi and Danny Lee sit tied after one round of the PGA Tour Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, while Tiger Woods — in his first Tour event of the season — is lurking at 4-under.
From professional hothead to rising Hawks star: The Ivan Johnson story
After bouncing around the minor leagues for years due to developing a reputation for losing his temper, Atlanta big man Ivan Johnson, 27, is about as old as an NBA rookie can come — but he seems to have finally found a home with the Hawks.
