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Freestyle skier Sarah Burke dead at 29
Sarah Burke was an X Games star with a grass-roots mentality -- a daredevil superpipe skier who understood the risks inherent to her sport and the debt she owed to it.. The pioneering Canadian freestyler, who helped get superpipe accepted into the Olympics, died Thursday.
Former Deerfield baseball star Fordham, 31, dies in Fla. house fire
Former Deerfield-Windsor and UGA standout baseball player Christopher Fordham, 31, is killed in a house fire in Jacksonville, Fla.
Virginia hammers Georgia Tech, 70-38
Georgia Tech is embarrassed by Virginia, 70-38, Thursday night as the Yellowjackets have their lowest scoring game since 1982.
AFC/NFC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP NOTEBOOK: Ailing QBs Brady, Manning return to practice Thursday
Patriots QB Tom Brady, who missed Wednesday’s practice with a sore shoulder — his non-throwing shoulder — was back on the field Thursday, while Giants QB Eli Manning, who was sent home from practice Wednesday with a stomach bug, also returned to practice Thursday as both signal callers get set for their respective conference championship games Sunday.
Chamber holds annual meeting, combines music and message
The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce conducts its 102nd annual meeting at the Darton College Cavalier Arena.
Peanut growers hoping for enhanced research
Calls begin for $1 increase in peanut checkoff to fund better research.
Roddick retires after injury at Australian Open
Andy Roddick is out of the Australian OPen after leaving after three sets in his second-round game against Lleyton Hewitt.
Harbaugh vs. Harbaugh?: Two brothers just one win away from sibling rivalry Super Bowl
49ers coach Jim Harbaugh and his brother, John Harbaugh — the coach of the Ravens — are each one win away from a sibling Super Bowl and NFL history.
Southwest Georgia man charged in loan fraud scheme
Federal authorities charge Joseph W. Jordan, Southeastern Farm Brokers owner, in what they contend is a $3.4 million loan fraud and bribery scheme.
Pursuit of perfection
Westover’s girls put their unbeaten record on the line Saturday night against Class AAAAA Tift County at ABAC as the Herald’s No. 1 Lady Patriots continue on their quest for an undefeated season. (ADDS: notebook items on Dougherty, Lee County playing without home gyms; Worth's new girls hoops coach; big weekend for area teams).
National Merit Award presented at Boys & Girls Club meeting
After 47 years the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany spans generations at its Annual Stakeholders Meeting.
Model Railroad Club set for 21st annual show, sale
The Flint River Model Railroad Club will host its annual train show and sale this weekend.
Barfield paces Terrall Academy girls past rival Westwood
In a battle of two of GISA’s top girls teams, Alex Barfield scores 17 points to lead Terrell Academy in a narrow 47-41 win against Westwood on Thursday night in Dawson.
Slow growth expected during 2012
Editors Note: This is the first in a 3-part series on the state's economic forecast.
Albany managed to add more than 1,000 jobs in 2011, officials say.
FURMAN BISHER COLUMN: The Braves can dream, can’t they?
Herald Guest Columnist Furman Bisher looks ahead to spring training for the Atlanta Braves, who Bisher thinks could be in for a big year after a late collapse last season left a bitter taste in their mouths.
Phoebe North transition continues
Officials with Phoebe Putney Health System are planning for Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital and Phoebe North to be operating under one license by Aug. 1.
Surprise, surprise: Hawks soaring without Horford
When All-Star center Al Horford went down with a serious shoulder injury recently, many thought the Hawks were doomed, but they’ve suddenly surged to first place in the East and actually look better than ever.
Pit bulls kill dog, cat
Neighbors want pit bulls off the street in the 2500 block of Cherokee Drive near the Sylvester Highway.
Dougherty County Jail Report Jan. 12-19, 2012
These are individuals who were booked into the Dougherty County Jail Jan. 12-19, 2012. The listing includes name, date of booking, law enforcement agency, reason for booking, bond and date of release.
Peanut research can’t fall away
Keeping ahead of the curve is what America has been known for over the years, and even in belt-tightening times we can’t afford to not look years down the road.
Be careful to avoid political deceivers
In a letter to the editor, Doris Stevenson of Albany says to be careful to avoid political deceivers.
The cruel gaze of inspection stings
My recent column about Michelle Obama, which I wrote to counter the negative responses to Jodi Kantor’s new book, “The Obamas,” apparently has been misinterpreted by some.
So much for a populist GOP
Members of the tea party insisted they were turning the GOP into a populist, anti-establishment bastion.
Police/Fire/EMS report for Jan. 20, 2012
APD responds to at least 28 incidents.
Squawk of the Day - Jan. 20, 2012
Check out today's Squawk of the Day!
William Reynolds
Chief Master Sgt. (Ret), William Charles Reynolds, 81, of Sylvester died Wednesday January 18, 2012
Billie Knight
Billie Jean Barfield Knight, 72, of Albany, GA died Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Irene Davis
Irene Stripling Hubble Davis, 100, formerly of Albany, died Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Bobar Smith
Mrs. Bobar J. Smith of Sylvester, Georgia, who departed this life on Monday, January 16, 2012
Christopher Fordham
Christopher Mark Fordham, 31, of Jacksonville, Fl. died Jan. 15 2012
Margaret Bridges
Margaret Pugh Bridges, 92, of Cuthbert died on January 17, 2012
Mary Jenkins
Mrs. Mary Ann Jenkins,73, Meigs, Ga passed on January 16, 2012
Amos Lewis
Mr. Amos Lewis,69, of Meigs, Ga passed on January 16, 2012
Johnnie Jones
Mrs. Johnnie Dell Jones of Edison died on January 19, 2012
Katie Johnson
Mrs. Katie Johnson, 92, of Edison died on January 12, 2012
Tilmon Milner
Mr. Tilmon Milner, 97, of Albany died Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Jessie D. Thomas
Mr. Jessie Dee Thomas, 66, of Albany died Monday, January 16, 2012
Marion Griggs, Jr.
Bro. Marion Griggs, 64, of Georgetown, GA died at Vista Care Hospice in Columbus, GA on Monday, January 16, 2012
Dorothy Gray
Ms. Dorothy E. Gray 79 of Valdosta,Ga departed this life on Friday January 13, 2012
Ted White
Ted White, 67, of Blakely died on January 18, 2012
Katie Hogan
Katie Maude Hogan, 76, died January 14, 2012
Sheryl Kirkland
Mrs. Sheryl Ruis Kirkland, age 45 of Oak Park, died Monday, January 16, 2012
U.S. Attorney's Office releases criminal court decisions
The U.S. Attorney's Office disclosed court actions in Macon and Columbus
Glenice Burton
Mrs. Glenice Vernell Burton of Smithville died on January 17, 2012
Yvonne Burney
Mrs. Yvonne Wilson Burney of Smithville died on January 14, 2012
Tonya Jordan
Ms. Tonya Denisa Jordan of Stone Mountain died on January 15, 2012
Jay Brown
Mr. Jay Brown, 73, of Dawson died on January 18, 2012
Perry dropping out of GOP race
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is abandoning his presidential bid and endorsing Newt Gingrich.
Elton Dydell
Elton Ray "Man" Dydell, 55, died on January 10, 2012
Howard Jones
Howard H. Jones, 78, of Lumpkin died on January 16, 2012
Mary Brown
Mary Jane Brown, 74, of Cusseta died on January 11, 2012
Lonnie Jenkins
Mr. Lonnie Jenkins, 74, of Albany died on January 14, 2012
Georgia’s jobless rate decreases to 9.7 percent in December
State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined for the third straight month in December.
Worth County’s Lee signs with TCC
Worth County speedster Kimmy Lee, who was 23-for-23 on stolen base attempts her senior season, will continue her softball career at Tallahassee Community College.
