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Westover boys spoil Monroe’s perfection in Region 1-AAA
Westover knocks off Herald No. 2 Monroe, 51-37, at Darton to spoil the Tornadoes’ perfect Region 1-AAA run and lift the Patriots into a position to win the No. 2 seed in the region tournament next week.
Denied
At 23-0 entering Tuesday night, Westover was on a quest for the first perfect regular season in school history, but that quest is derailed at Darton College by city rival Monroe, which stuns The Herald No. 1 Lady Patriots, 51-48.
Lee County girls seize control of 1-AAAA race with win vs. Bainbridge
Bainbridge and Lee County dealt with a one-hour power outage Tuesday night, and when the lights came back on the Lady Trojans ran away with a 66-52 victory.
Good news, bad news as Darton golf wraps ’12 season opener
The Darton golf team finishes a disappointing sixth place Tuesday in Melbourne, Fla., in its 2012 spring season opener, but sophomore Joe Sakulpolphaisan shoots 5-under to win low medalist — and the second tournament of his college career.
LOCAL COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Darton baseball beats Macon State, snaps 2-game skid
The Darton baseball team picks up its third win of the season behind right-handed hurler Ryan Lemonds, who tossed five scoreless innings. (ADDS: items on South Georgia Tech women's basketball, ASU women's, men's basketball)
FURMAN BISHER COLUMN: A Manning strikes gold in Indianapolis
Herald Guest Columnist Furman Bisher stayed home for the Super Bowl for the first time in his long and successful journalism career, and says he actually liked taking in the Big Game from his living room, thanks in part to finally getting to watch all those talked-about Super Bowl commercials.
House Democrats split
House Democrats are split on a proposed constitutional amendment that would give the state the power to create charter schools — jeopardizing the bill’s prospects for passage in the chamber.
Police/Fire/EMS - Feb. 8, 2012
Police respond to at least 28 incidents
Leesburg OKs rezoning of land
A 31.66-acre tract of land at one of Leesburg's busiest intersections is rezoned for future commercial use.
Albany Marine Band farewell concert set
The deactivation ceremony for the Albany Marine Band is scheduled for Feb. 24.
Peach crop looking good
Assuming the weather holds true to forecast, Georgia's peach crop is in good shape this year.
Marine band will be missed
One of the saddest notes that has been played lately is the news that the Albany Marine Band will be disbanding later this month.
Monroe girls shock Herald No. 1 Westover, ruin Lady Patriots' perfect season
Just two wins away from the first perfect regular season in school history, Westover's girls basketball team is stunned by city rival Monroe on Tuesday night to hand The Herald No. 1 and No. 2 state-ranked Lady Pats (23-1) their first loss of the year.
Speeder hits Albany patrol car
During an attempt to stop a speeding Cadillac, an Albany Police Department patrol car is rammed into, with no injuries to officers.
Violence erupts in home Updated 4 p.m.
A woman throws hot water on a man who hit her, then sets fire to a residence Tuesday, police say.
Gas guzzlers have special place in car pickup
As each of us goes about our daily business, we tend to see things along the way that strike us as somehow unusual or out of the ordinary. These can be good things or bad, but they kind of stick in a place that puts them on memory rewind and keeps them coming back to us, often at inopportune times.
Bridge to be decommissioned Saturday
When the Thronateeska Heritage Center and the Georgia DOT asked us if we wanted to be involved in a decommissioning and commissioning ceremony for the Broad Avenue Bridge, our newly formed Southwest Georgia Veterans Coalition was honored to be asked.
Squawk of the day - Feb. 8, 2012
Check out today's squawk of the day!
George Raymond Mitchell, Jr.
George Raymond Mitchell, Jr., Camilla
Gwin Nichols Crawford, Sr.
Gwin Nichols Crawford, Sr., 59, Columbus, died February 5, 2012
Willie Johnson
Willie Johnson, 86, Bainbridge, died February 7, 2012
James E. Thompson
James E. Thompson, 64, Fitzgerald, died February 4, 2012
Warren Arnold
Warren Arnold, 86, Sycamore, died February 7, 2012
Ida Will Richardson
Ida Will Richardson, 85, Ft. Gaines, died February 7, 2012
Margaret Price
Margaret Price, 85, Leesburg, died February 6, 2012
Russell L. Andrews
Russell L. Andrews, 42, Climax, died February 6, 2012
Jane Stephens Astolos
Jane Stephens Astolos, 61, Albany, died February 6, 2012
Mattie Marie Morris
Mattie Marie Morris, 73, Albany, died February 6, 2012
Mollie Taylor
Mollie Taylor, 86, Albany, died February 7, 2012
Mary L. Brown
Mary L. Brown, Apopka, FL died February 5, 2012
Komen official quits following Planned Parenthood dispute
A high-ranking official resigned Tuesday from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity after a dispute over whether the group should give funding to Planned Parenthood, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press.
City Commission votes to move forward with redistricting
Linda Meggers, an expert who helped the Dougherty County Commission and School Board redraw their district lines, has two city map proposals ready for consideration.
Ex-UGA star Moreno arrested for DUI
Former University of Georgia star running back Knowshon Moreno was arrested by Denver police Wednesday on a drunken driving charge.
ASU Lady Rams swept in opener
ASU’s Lady Rams drop a doubleheader to West Georgia to start their softball season.
Darton swimmers dominate region meet
Darton's swimmers sweep a pair of meets over the weekend, including the Region XVII championship.
Hancock signs with Tide
Deerfield-Windsor’s Reed Hancock, one of the most prolific pole vaulters in the nation, signs with Alabama on Monday.
Darton gets off to slow start
Darton’s high expectations hit a wall as the Cavaliers struggle in the opening two rounds of their first golf tournament of the spring season, sitting in fifth place.
Sun burned
Steve Nash celebrates his birthday early, dropping in 24 points to lead the Suns past the Hawks, 99-90, Monday night in Atlanta.
PREP HOOPS PACKAGE: Includes Fab 5 poll, Quote of the week, By the numbers, schedule, and top games of the week.
Westover’s history-making Lady Patriots are still unbeaten and on top of the girls Fab 5, while Albany High’s top-ranked boys win three games to close in on the top seed in Region 1-AA. Monroe’s boys move up to No. 2 and meet Westover tonight at Darton. Dougherty’s girls swap places with Monroe at No. 3 after beating the Lady Tornadoes. (includes, schedule, By the numbers, Quote of the week, and top games of the week.)
