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EDC officials say Georgia Quail hunt a huge success
The Georgia Quail Hunt has become one of the state's premier economic development events each year.
Rynders bill would address qualifying
A 2011 Albany City Commission candidate's disqualification inspires a local legislator's efforts to change state law.
Rachel Maddow and my lesson in civility
When one writes about moral convictions, it’s probably a good idea to consistently live up to them. That way people can still disagree with your convictions, but they have a difficult time accusing you of hypocrisy.
HOPE Ball raises record amount
In a letter to the editor, Glenda Rambo of Albany HOPE Ball raises a record amount.
Valentine’s Day dance brightened up center
In a letter to the editor, Nadine M. Mathis says that Valentine’s Day dance brightened up center.
HOPE raises record amount
The HOPE Ball is held every year to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.
Navy awards contract for MCLB project
The work on MCLB-Albany being done by a contractor based in Columbus is expected to be finished by March 2015.
Willson honored by Boys & Girls Clubs
An Albany philanthropist is honored for 33 years of service involving area youths.
Short & Paulk buys Dawson hardware
A Tifton-based firm purchases Laing Hardware in Dawson with plans to extend its operations.
Obama's secret weapon emerges
Team Obama trotted out its secret weapon for the fall campaign the other day. To quote an email message sent to supporters by deputy campaign manager Stephanie Cutter, that weapon is "you." Put another way, Obama is depending again -- as he did in 2008 -- on a vast army of volunteers bound by online social networks.
Squawk of the day - Feb. 16, 2012
Check out today's squawk of the day!
Ray Charles Foundation wants donations back from Albany State
Ten years ago, the Ray Charles Foundation donated $3 million to Albany State University which the foundation said was meant to help build the Ray Charles Fine Arts Center. Now most of the money is gone, nothing has been built and the foundation is asking for its money back.
Ella Wilkerson
Mrs. Wilkerson died Feb. 13 at Archbold Hospital in Thomasville
Susan Hagen
Susan Diane Hagen, 61, of Albany, GA, died Friday, February 3, 2012
Walter Mitchell
Walter Oris Mitchell, 96, of Albany, GA departed this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Emma Phillips
Mrs. Emma Bennett Phillips, 72, of Sylvester died Wednesday February 15, 2012
Eric Olson
Eric Braddock Olson, 75, of Ft. Gaines died February 14, 2012
Orion Peeples
Orion Hardy Peeples, 89, of Albany, GA died Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Mary Yielding
Mary Yielding slipped peacefully into eternal rest at her home in Albany on Valentine's Day
Edna Regan
Edna Ethell Regan, 66, of Albany, passed away, Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Marvin Jackson, Sr.
Mr. Marvin Jackson, Sr., 69, of Albany died Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Kayron Godwin
Kayron D. Godwin, 51, died on February 5, 2012
Eula Crawford
Mrs. Eula Mae (Mae Baby) Robinson Crawford of Camilla passed away on February 10, 2012
What constitutes an emergency?
I saw recently where Congress and the president have agreed to continue the current program of providing cell phones, free of charge, to anyone who is receiving food stamps. (When did 911 become the number to call for emergencies? Take the Quik Quiz to find out.)
Charles Gouch
Mr. Charlie B. Gouch, 94, of Meigs, Ga, passed on February 14, 2012
Historic downtown building powered by solar panels
A solar panel system has been installed on one of Albany's most prominent historic buildings.
Henry Thornton, Sr.
Mr. Harry Thornton, Sr., 76, of Tifton, Ga departed this life Tuesday February 14
Jim Wilson
Jim Dave Wilson of Livingston, New Jersey died on February 14, 2012
Iran loads own fuel rods into research reactor
Iran began loading domestically made nuclear fuel rods into its Tehran research reactor on Wednesday.
Nathaniel Edge
Nathaniel Edge, 68, of Albany died on February 13, 2012
