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An essential limp could help Romney
When a friend was writing a novel, he was concerned that his protagonist was too perfect.
How Romney won, and lost
Mitt Romney can argue that winning ugly is still winning, especially in a contest he could not afford to lose. But Romney's decisive victory in Florida came at a price.
Thumbs Up! - Feb. 6, 2012
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Blaze kills two in Lee County
A mobile home ravaged by flames kills two people and a drunken driver smashes into a police cruiser that responded to the fire.
Officials: Area around former Lee County landfill safe
Ongoing testing around a closed Lee County solid waste landfill shows no signs of drinking water contamination.
IRS warns of new schemes
In Florida, local and federal authorities uncovered a $130 million tax fraud scheme, officials say.
Janice Hicks
Janice Hicks, 59, Camilla, died February 4, 2012
Walter Milton Huff
Walter Milton Huff, 84, Albany, died February 2, 2012
Jacquelyn Donaldson
Jacquelyn Donaldson, 43, Whigham, GA, died February 4, 2012
Dwight Tucker
Dwight Tucker, 68, Fitzgerald, died February 3, 2012
Susan Diane Hagen
Susan Diane Hagen, 61, Albany, died February 3, 2012
Hilda Castillo Harvard
Hilda Castillo Harvard, 54, Thomasville, died February 3, 2012
Mildred L.Bouie Mills
Bouie Mills, 82, Utica, NY, died January 29, 2012
Grace D. Altman
Grace Dixon Altman, 88, Waycross, died February 4, 2012
Mary Louise Blalock
Mary Louise Blalock, 90, Glen St. Mary, FL, diedFebruary 3, 2012
Julia Mae Protho
Julia Mae Protho, 70, Preston, died February 2, 2012
Herbert Hall
Herbert Hall of Doerun, died January 4, 2012
John E. Ellis
John E. Ellis, 71, Moultrie, died February 4, 2012
Vera Mauldin Hill
Vera Mauldin Hill, 91, Ashburn, died February 4, 2012
Gwin Nicholas Crawford, Sr.
Gwin Nicholas Crawford, Sr., 59, Leesburg, died February 5, 2012
Mildred Donaldson
Mildred Donaldson, 58, Camilla, died February 1, 2012
Larry D. Brooks
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Arnold Morgan
Arnold Morgan, 68, Albany, died February 4, 2012
Laurie Elizabeth Whorton & Clinton Wright Walters
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Arrington Whorton of Marietta, GA are pleased to announce
Deanna Ruth Parker & Warren Henderson
Rev. and Mrs. Malcolm Parker of Newton, GA are pleased to announce the
Samantha Elizabeth Griffin & Windham Robert Towson
Ms. Kay griffin of Albany, GA is pleased to announce the engagement of her
Katie Joe Green & James Frank Dixon, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Green of Bainbridge, GA announce
LOCAL COLLEGE ROUNDUP: ASU hoops split with Tuskegee
The Rams knock off Tuskegee, the No. 1 team in the conference, behind 15 points from Justin Wilcox. (ADDS: Items on ASU women basketball, Darton women's basketball, Darton softball, GSW baseball and GSW women's basketball).
Hawks lose at home to 76ers, 98-87
The Hawks fall at home for just the third time this year, in large part because of the 76ers’ bench, which scored 54 points and had four players in double figures to defeat Atlanta, 98-87.
Journey to the top
Deion Branch, who has run an incredible, inspiring route from Albany and Monroe High to NFL stardom, is back in the Super Bowl, where he won an MVP award seven years ago, and his heart is always in Albany, where those who know him best cherish his long ride and what he means to the Good Life City.
In command in the clutch
Albany’s Tim Pierce and Larry Sanford combine to score 18 points in the fourth quarter to help the Indians dominate Early County down the stretch in Saturday night’s matchup in the Civic Center between The Herald’s top-ranked teams, which AHS won, 66-51. (ADDS: Items on Albany girls beating Early County, and Monroe's girls beating Terrell County).
Herald No. 3 Monroe hangs on to beat Terrell County, 55-51
Terrell County led by six points in the closing minutes of the third quarter, but the Tornadoes play well down the stretch to improve to 17-5.
Prep basketball roundup: Randolph-Clay downs Calhoun County in big Region 1B-A game
Randolph-Clay sweeps Calhoun County in two crucial boys and girls Region 1-B-A games. (ADDS items on Bainbridge-Cairo, Pelham-Mitchell County and Baker-Miller County).
