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Ol’ man winter skipped January
If you’ve been under the impression that it’s been an unusually warm winter, you’re right.
19 Feb Births 2012
Unless otherwise noted, the following births took place at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany from Feb. 6-12.
Don’t resist benefits of resistance training
I often see many dedicated gym-goers, especially women, who run endlessly on the treadmill, sweat gruelingly through group exercise classes and do other modes of aerobic exercise, but refuse to do any strength training exercises.
Ranting mom far from cute
‘Excuse me,” she said and I turned from my perusal of the wall of cute khaki and navy pants to a woman standing near me holding up a blue and tan striped tank top and a blue skirt. “Do you think these look good together? Cute?”
Day care worker arrested in Tifton
Shelton R. Floyd, 60, of Tifton, was arrested and charged with child molestation Thursday by Tift County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Floyd, who was employed by Upon Eagles Wings Daycare, is in Tift County Jail with no bond set, a Sheriff’s Office spokesman said.
Tift Sheriff’s Office wins national awards
The Tift County Sheriff’s Office placed first recently at the International Associations of Chiefs of Police National Law Enforcement Challenge and finished second in the Georgia Governor’s Challenge.
Police/Fire/EMS - Feb. 18, 2012
Albany police respond to at least six incidents.
Farmers’ market growing wild
A new farmers’ market is gathering momentum and getting ready for its grand opening.
Bishop: Payroll tax cut avoids tax increase
Six Georgia congressmen, including two Republicans, support tax legislation that passed Friday.
Python imports halted
A number of constrictor snake species, including Burmese pythons, have been blocked from import into the United States.
Dougherty County Jail Report Feb. 9-16, 2012
These are individuals who were booked into the Dougherty County Jail Feb. 9-16, 2012. The listing includes name, date of booking, law enforcement agency, reason for booking, bond and date of release.
Squawk of the Day - Feb. 20, 2012
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30 nonprofits have tax-exempt status removed
The Dougherty County Board of Tax Assessors is undertaking a review of nonprofit corporations in Dougherty County.
Squawk of the Day - Feb. 19, 2012
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Squawk of the Day - Feb. 18, 2012
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Overreach: Obamacare vs. Constitution
Give him points for cleverness. President Obama's birth control "accommodation" was as politically successful as it was morally meaningless.
GISA REGION CLASS AAA STATE TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP: Sherwood, boys reach AAA Elite 8; DWS stunned in opener
Led by Rashard Davis’ 32 points, Sherwood bounces back from its region title game loss to Deerfield with a big win against Stratford in the first round of state Thursday, while DWS is knocked out in a first-round shocker.
Bennie Nelson, Jr.
Mr. Bennie "Stag" Nelson, Jr. of Sylvester, Georgia, departed this life on Sunday, February 12, 2012
Ella Wilkerson
Mrs. Wilkerson died Feb. 13
Connie Wallis
Connie Attaway Wallis, 56, of Albany, GA died Friday, February 17, 2012
Elizabeth Wilkerson
Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkerson of Americus died on February 16, 2012
Brechellia Sheppard
Ms. Brechellia L. Sheppard, 29 of Albany, died February 17, 2012
Ruby Williams
Ms. Ruby D. Williams, 42, of Dawson died on February 12, 2012
Rychod G. Daniels
Mr. Rychod G. Daniels, 29, of Albany, died Thursday, February 16, 2012
Juanita Mendez
Mrs. Juanita Spence Mendez, 57, of Camilla died on February 16, 2012
Edward Adams
Mr. Edward Adams, 61, of Smithville died on January 16, 2012
Barbara Ball
Ms. Barbara Ann Ball, 54, of Little Rock, AK passed away on Sat., Feb. 11, 2012
Jean Rodgers
Jean Leggett Rodgers, 72, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Friday, February 17, 2012
Curtis Ward
Curtis J. Ward, 85, of Attapulgus, GA, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012
Charlie Walker
Mr. Charlie Walker, 85, of, Pelham, Ga. passed on February 16, 2012
Congress sends payroll tax cut extension to Obama
A proposed tax cut will impact 160 million workers and will finance Social Security spending for 10 months.
Romney, Santorum and Paul back out of Georgia debate
CNN has canceled their GOP Debate in Georgia after three of the four remaining presidential candidates back out, they say.
Benny Russell
Benny H. Russell, 84, of Abbeville, formerly of Preston, died on Februrary 14, 2012
Retha Melton
Mrs. Retha Melton, died Thursday, February 16, 2012
Angela Ortega
Angela Michelle Ortega, 24, of Colquitt,GA passed away suddenly Feb 11, 2012
Elizabeth Perrymond
Elizabeth G. Perrymond, 95, of Lumpkin, GA died on Tuesday, February 14, 2012
REGION 1-AAA TOURNAMENT: Crisp County girls edge Monroe, boys wax Westover to advance to 1-AAA title games
Led by Kayla Green and Nasheema Oliver, the No. 3 seed Crisp County girls upset No. 2 Monroe on Thursday in the semifinals of the Region 1-AAA tournament, while — for the second year in a row — the Cougars deny Westover’s boys a shot at the title.
REGION 1-AAA TOURNAMENT: Westover girls beat Dougherty for third time this season, reach title game
The Westover girls reach the 1-AAA title game Thursday by beating Dougherty, but awaiting them tonight is an always-dangerous Crisp County team, which seems to get hot toward the end of every season and will be looking for the upset at the Boston Garden.
LOCAL COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Paine women top ASU; Rams get crucial win
Jaren Harris scored 26 points to lead the Rams past Paine, while the Lady Rams lost by three points despite having three players score in double figures. (ADDS: items on Darton and South Georgia Tech women's basketball)
'The dunk heard 'round Albany'
Herald Super 6er Jabari McGhee throws down a dunk as time expires Thursday night to stun Dougherty and send Monroe to the Region 1-AAA championship game against Crisp County.
GISA CLASS A, AA STATE TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP: SGA boys’ dream season ends early
One of the greatest seasons in the history of Southwest Georgia Academy boys basketball is cut short Thursday in the first round of the GISA Class AA State Tournament after a brutal draw pits the Warriors against Frederica — the defending state champs, which cruise to a 40-33 victory. (ADDS: roundup items on Class A State Tournament with Westwood, Crisp Academy advancing)
UGA baseball opens 2012 season today
The Georgia baseball team, which was ranked as high as No. 11 in one of the four major polls, opens its 2012 season at home today.
Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter dies at 57
After being diagnosed with brain cancer last year, Mets hero and MLB Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter dies Thursday at the age of 57.
REGION 1-AA TOURNAMENT: AHS boys stay hot, advance to 1-AA title game; Squaws fall short
Herald No. 1 Albany High gets another clutch performance from Tim Pierce and an inspiring game from Kenny Anderson to hold off Cook, 36-32, and advance to the Region 1-AA championship game tonight against Thomasville.
REGION 1-AA TOURNAMENT: Early County boys dropped by T-ville in Region 1-AA tourney semifinals Thursday
Herald No. 2 Early County storms back against Thomasville, but falls short, 57-52, in the Region 1-AA semifinals Thursday at Brooks County, while the Albany girls also fall short of the region title game.
REGION TOURNAMENT ROUNDUPS: Chukes' putback at buzzer lifts Bainbridge boys to 1-AAAA title game
Paul Chukes lifts Bainbridge to its 17th straight win Thursday night, but more importantly vaults the Bearcats back into the Region 1-AAAA championship game. (ADDS: roundup items on Bainbridge, Lee County girls in 1-AAAA tournament; Pelham, Seminole County, Randolph-Clay, Miller County, Terrell County and Calhoun County girls in 1-A tournament)
