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Elections bill corrects flaw
Last year during the municipal elections in Albany, one aspect of the controversial Ward II City Commission race was headed in a patently unfair direction before Albany City Manager James Taylor stepped in.
Grant urges Darton students to become ‘history makers’
A former Albany State University dean speaks as part of Darton College’s Black History Month celebration.
Goode named Darton dean
Tracy Goode has been named Darton College's dean of institutional advancement and public relations.
Police/Fire/EMS report for Feb. 17, 2012
APD responds to at least 10 incidents.
Former Blue Angel commander speaks to students
A Pelham native was the first African-American to fly with and command the Navy's prestigious Blue Angels.
Robbery victims arrested
Gunmen steal a laptop and game from residents in possession of drugs, and the victims end up in jail.
Phoebe North blending with Phoebe Putney
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital and Phoebe North are expected to be operating under one license by Aug. 1.
Wilson left a progressive legacy
The same presumptions of superior wisdom and virtue behind the interventionism of progressive presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson in the domestic economy also led them to be interventionists in other countries.
Whitney Houston was worth our time
You didn't have to like Whitney Houston's music to fall under the spell of her voice.
Squawk of the day - Feb. 17, 2012
Check out today's squawk of the day!
Early voting totals 'slow' in region
Voters can cast their ballot in person or by mail-out absentee ballot until March 2.
Sarah Jones
Mrs. Sarah Ann "Gail" Jones of Sylvester, GA, departed this life on Friday, February 10, 2012
Patricia Jefferson
Patricia King Jefferson died on February 14, 2012
Ruth McKinney
Ruth B. McKinney, 87, formerly of Albany, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Eddie Bullock, Jr.
Eddie (Bubba) Bullock, Jr., 35, of Albany, GA, died Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Arial Coonrod
Mrs. Arial Coonrod, 90, of Baconton died Wednesday February 15, 2012
Verdine Cushion
Mrs. Verdine Cushion of Ashburn , GA , departed this life on Friday, February 10, 2012
Nathaniel Edge
Nathaniel Edge, 68, of Albany died on February 13, 2012
Patricia McDaniel
Mrs. Patricia Heath Blackshear McDaniel, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2012
Charles Gleaton, Sr.
Charles Peyton Gleaton, Sr., 72, of Cuthbert died February 15, 2012
Mary Schler
Mrs. Mary Shields Schler, 100, died Wednesday February 15, 2012
Brantley Chester
Mr. Brantley Chester, 84, of Albany, GA, died Wednesday, February 15
Edna Regan
Edna Ethell Regan, 66, of Albany, passed away, Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Jeanella Whatley
Jeanella Whatley, 92, died on February 14, 2012
Harry Thornton, Jr.
Mr. Harry Thornton Jr., 76, of Tifton,Ga departed this life Tuesday February 14, 2012
Luther Alexander, Jr.
Luther (L.A.) Alexander, Jr., 83, of Tifton,Ga. departed this life February 10, 2012
Willie Moore, Jr.
Willie (Zene) Moore, Jr., 84 of Tifton,Ga departed this life February 9, 2012
Felicia Williams
Ms. Felicia Chanta Williams, 32, of Spars, Ga. departed this life February 10, 2012
Rychod Daniels
Mr. Rychod Daniels, 28, of Albany died Thursday, February 16, 2012
Marvin Jackson, Sr.
Mr. Marvin Jackson, Sr., 69, of Albany died Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Contraceptive issue a complex one
The national health insurance plan has created another controversy with the Obama administration’s proposed rules mandating that charitable religious agencies (hospitals, colleges, etc.) provide preventative women’s health options (contraceptives, morning-after pills). Religious people with strong opinions are angry, indignant and inflexible. (Take the Quik Quiz by going to Creede Hinshaw's column.)
Farris Tennyson
Mr. Farris Tennyson of Buena Vista died on February 16, 2012
Rudy Clay
Ms. Rudy D. Clay, 42, of Dawson died on February 12, 2012
Wallace Roberts
Mr. Wallace Roberts, 78, passed on February 9, 2012
Pearlie Henry
Mrs. Pearlie Henry, 83, died on February 13, 2012
Elouise Ruffin
Mrs. Elouise Ruffin, 84, passed on February 10, 2012
Looking Back 19 Feb
Each week Albany Herald researcher Mary Braswell looks for interesting events, places and people from the past. You can contact her at (229) 888-9371 or mary.braswell@albanyherald.com.
Darious Wallace
Darious Wallace, 13, of Albany died on February 11, 2012
Kathleen Moya
Kathleen "Granny Kay" Moya, 91, of Fitzgerald died February 16, 2012
Rhiana Law
Little Rhiana Nijhona Law, 5, of Unadile died on February 15, 2012
Lula Porter
Mrs. Lula Mae Porter, 78, of Albany, died Monday, February 13, 2012
Ola Acree
Mrs. Ola Jenkins Acree, 93 of Albany, died Friday, February 10, 2012
Pastor urges vision, prayers of mercy at mayor's prayer breakfast
Mel Blackaby is the senior pastor at the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro
The heads of the religious, business and government spheres all joined together Thursday morning to pray for the city, the community and the nation during the annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast downtown.
Mary Willis
Mrs. Mary Mathis-Willis of Albany died on January 30, 2012
Cleophus Calhoun, Jr.
Cleophus Calhoun, Jr., 79, of Camilla, died Friday, February 10, 2012
AP Top Stories of the morning
Here are the top headlines from around the world for Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.
Dorothy Means
Dorothy Jean Means, 40, of Damascus died on February 12, 2012
Edward Randall, Jr.
Deacon Edward Randall, Jr., 47, of Crete, IL, formerly of Lumpkin, died on February 9, 2012
Sylvia Martin
Sylvia Martin, 90, of Omaha died on February 10, 2012
Essie Bradley
Essie L. Bradley 82 of Colquitt,GA passed away Feb 11, 2012
Angela Ortega
Angela Michelle Ortega, 24, of Colquitt,GA passed away Feb 11, 2012
Smith rallies Hawks past Nash, Suns 101-99
Josh Smith scored 30 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead the Hawks past the Suns.
COLLEGE HOOPS ROUNDUP: Georgia stinks it up in loss to lowly S.C.; Georgia Tech men continue to struggle, fall to Wake Forest
After seemingly turning the corner after two huge back-to-back victories, the Georgia men’s basketball team displays the same inconsistency which has plagued them all season Wednesday night as they’re unable to beat South Carolina — the SEC’s worst team — on the road in an embarrassing 57-56 loss.
Georgia star Commings gets two-game ban
Georgia’s all-purpose football star Sanders Commings is issued a two-game suspension Wednesday by coach Mark Richt for his Jan. 21 arrest.
Four-peat hopes alive: TAE girls romp in state opener
The Terrell Academy Lady Eagles roll in their GISA Class AA State Tournament opener Wednesday night in Dawson, keeping the quest for the school’s fourth straight championship in tact.
GISA STATE TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP: Deerfield, Westwood, Crisp Academy girls roll to next round
The No. 2-seeded Westwood girls basketball team crushes No. 3 seed Heritage and Crisp Academy's girls roll by Twiggs in the openers of the GISA Class A State Tournament on Wednesday, while No. 1 seed Deerfield wins the rubber match with Tattnall to move on in the Class AAA tourney.
GSW set to open spring season as No. 1 team in D-II
The Hurricanes found out Wednesday that they were ranked No. 1 in Division II by Golfstat.com, and they will carry that ranking into their season-opening tournament this weekend in Philadelphia, Miss.
LOCAL COLLEGE SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Jordan perfect as Darton softball rolls in home opener; ASU softball swept by VSU by combined 31-0
Katy Jordan tosses a perfect game in the opener and then comes in to pick up the win in Game No. 2 to lead Darton to its sixth win in a row Wednesday during its 2012 home opener.
LOCAL COLLEGE HOOPS ROUNDUP: Albany Tech burns Andrew to snap 3-game skid; GSW men, women swept at home as Hurricanes officially eliminated from playoffs
The Lady Titans get a big win against a local rival Wednesday and now prepare for another Saturday when they host Darton.
BOYS REGION 1-A TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP: Calhoun stops red-hot Seminole; R-C, Mitchell also advance
Seminole County, winners of five straight coming into the Region 1-A tournament, races out to a big lead Wednesday against No. 1 seed Calhoun County, but the high-powered Cougars’ offense brings them back to advance to the semifinals Friday in Pelham.
End of an era
Terrell County’s Greenwave sees their five-year run as Region 1-A champs — and five straight trips to the Class A state tournament — end Wednesday in a tough 49-43 loss to Pelham, which puts the game away with free throws down the stretch.
Police/Fire/EMS - Feb. 16, 2012
Albany police respond to at least 14 incidents.
