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Albany's Daddy Daughter Dance a hit
The 14th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance at the Albany Civic Center benefited Girls Inc. of Albany, Girls Scouts of Southwest Georgia and The Flint River Habitat for Humanity.
‘Most Wanted’ suspect arrested
Justin Jamall King walked into the Superior Court of Dougherty County building Friday and was arrested.
‘Night to Remember’ embraces survivors
Haven of Hope announces its first “Night to Remember” to celebrate the survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse.
Kids make MLK collage for Civil Rights Museum
About 300 elementary school children write about MLK with the messages used to make a collage.
Georgia House passes midyear budget
Georgia would spend about $18.6 billion in state money this year under a midyear budget House members passed Friday.
Dougherty County Jail Report Jan. 26-Feb. 2, 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.
Feds slash city’s funding; programs likely to be cut
City officials say that both the Community Development Block Grant Program and the HOME fund were cut by more than 27 percent.
Police/Fire/EMS report for Feb. 4, 2012
APD responds to at least 22 incidents.
Family takes 'leap of faith' with downtown business
Our Daily Bread will have its grand opening February 10, officials say.
'Bizarre Moments in Medicine' focus of event
An event later this month will allow physicians to share with their colleagues the "freaky moments" of medicine.
Iran sneaking ahead on nukes
The regime in charge of Iran would have the world believe that concerns about its nuclear weapons program are greatly exaggerated, mostly by Israel and the United States.
Squawk of the Day - Feb. 5, 2012
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Judge: Obama should be on the ballot in Georgia in November
A judge weighing a legal argument from a "birther" group, ruled Friday that President Barack Obama is a natural-born citizen of the U.S. and should be on the ballot in Georgia.
Squawk of the Day - Feb. 4, 2012
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Syria: It's not just about freedom
Imperial regimes can crack when they are driven out of their major foreign outposts. The fall of the Berlin Wall did not just signal the liberation of Eastern Europe from Moscow. It prefigured the collapse of the Soviet Union itself just two years later.
Bertha Cheney
Bertha Blackmon Cheney, 97, of Dawson passed away on February 1, 2012
David Burroughs
David Bruce Burroughs, 57, of Baconton, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Delorise Cochran
Mrs. Diane Simpson Cochran, 55, passed away Thursday evening
Chiquita Thomas
Mrs. Thomas, 83, died January 31,2012 in Bainbridge, Georgia
Judy Gleaton
Mrs. Judy Allen Gleaton died Wednesday February 1, 2012
Sara Rief
Sara Jane Bartlett Rief age 76 of Albany, Ga. passed away Thursday February 2, 2012
Oglethorpe Bridge wreck snarls traffic
Officials from the Albany Fire Department work the scene of an accident on Oglethorpe Boulevard bridge Friday afternoon.
Helen Katsekis
Mrs. Helen Katsekis of of Tampa, FL formerly of Albany died Thursday Feb 2, 2012
Kathryn Smith
Kathryn Elizabeth Smith of Blakely died on February 2, 2012
Robert Davis
Vet. Robert J. Davis of Atlanta died on January 24, 2012
James Bell
Mr. James Thomas Bell, age 90, of Iron City, GA who passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012
Belinda Thomas
Ms. Belinda J. Thomas of Sumter County died on February 3, 2012
Benjamin Blaylock
Benjamin Brunard Blaylock, 56, of Albany died on February 1, 2012
Looking Back Feb. 5 2012
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.
Beauty’s there if you’ll look
He who seeks beauty will find it. Funny how the words struck me recently as I sat on our couch and watched a documentary — not something I can admit I’ve said a lot, mind you.
A Classic Valentine
The Albany Symphony Orchestra’s concert Saturday evening will include Italian cuisine and romantic music.
Walter Huff
Mr. Walter Milton Huff, 84, of Clayton, CA died on February 2, 2012
Janie Hilton
Janie Dyous Hilton died on January 25, 2012
Antonio Small
Mr. Antonio Small, 29, of Albany died on January 27, 2012
2012 SEASON PREVIEW: Loaded Rams ready for another run
Nearly all of the starters for Albany State’s baseball team are returning this season, which starts today on the road in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., against Nova Southeastern University.
Westover baseball’s Lane takes big bat, arm to Albany State
Nick Lane becomes the second Westover product in three years to sign a scholarship with Albany State's baseball program.
Deerfield star goalie Williams felt ‘at home’ at BSC
Already the school's career shutout leader, Deerfield star goalie Katie Williams becomes third-year coach Aly Joslin's first signee during his tenure as Williams inks a scholarship with Birmingham Southern College in Alabama on Thursday at the school.
Monroe track star Land taking talents to Clemson
Monroe’s 10-time state champion track & field star Mimi Land slips on a Clemson hat during her signing ceremony Thursday, choosing the Lady Tigers’ rising program over that of already established powerhouse Florida.
Chipper’s health big question mark heading into 18th season
Chipper Jones remains upbeat about his 18th MLB season, but with two knee surgeries under his belt in the last two years, Braves fans are taking a wait-and-see approach.
LOCAL COLLEGE HOOPS ROUNDUP: ASU, Albany Tech men, women all swept Thursday
Stillman comes into Albany and sweeps the Rams and Lady Rams, while Albany Tech's men's and women's hoops teams fall on the road to East Georgia --- a team they beat earlier this week in a sweep at home.
Famed boxing trainer Dundee, 90, dies
Arguably the world’s most revered and famous boxing trainer, Angelo Dundee, dies from a heart attack late Wednesday night after a career that saw him train the likes of Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Sugar Ray Leonard and Sonny Liston.
SUPER BOWL XLVI: 'Everybody' loves Deion
Josh Weinfuss, The Albany Herald’s Super Bowl correspondent this week in Indianapolis, catches up with former Monroe star Deion Branch’s teammates during Media Day to find out what exactly the 10-year veteran means to this year’s New England team — and the verdict is unanimous: He’s as beloved as he is respected.
SUPER BOWL XLVI NOTEBOOK: Gronkowski finally practices; 'Never Miss a Super Bowl' club still going strong
Rob Gronkowski practices Thursday for the first time since injuring his ankle during the AFC Championship game and says he expects to play Sunday night in the Super Bowl against the New York Giants.
Lefty plans to sue Internet provider after claims his wife had an affair, and he fathered illegitimate child
Phil Mickelson may be on the verge of a groundbreaking lawsuit against an Internet service provider that allowed defamatory comments to be posted about he and his wife.
NBA ROUNDUP: Hawks waxed at home; NBA All-Star starters named
The Hawks have been pretty great at home this season, but Thursday they were awful, falling by 19 to the visiting Memphis Grizzlies.
Georgia gets its guy, after all
Lowndes LB Josh Harvey-Clemons faxes in his paperwork to UGA early Thursday morning, dispelling rumors he may switch his commitment.
