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Sheriff’s office has a busy 2011
Happy New Year! Is it just me or do you find it hard to believe that 2011 has come and gone? As we forge ahead into 2012, I want to share some of the accomplishments of the Sheriff’s Office during last year.
Time stands still for this coastal fishing village
SHELLMAN BLUFF — This coastal fishing village has not changed very much since the forties when it had its beginnings.
‘We’ is a word not often used in accomplishments
The text from my friend, Stevie, popped up on my phone. “We made the Hall of Fame! Woo Hoo!!!”
Vultures invade south Lee County
Residents say hundreds of black turkey vultures have invaded their south Georgia neighborhood.
Man sentenced in vehicular homicide case
A man convicted in August of killing Roosevelt Cooley in a downtown crash has been ordered to serve 10 years of a 20 year sentence, officials say.
Albany church to offer classes
irst Baptist Church of Albany will be offering several new courses beginning today.
Impaired driver arrested following wreck
A Camilla man was arrested after a wreck in East Albany just before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.
If the tennis shoe fits, then wear it
One squawker says the running roosters in their fancy tennis shoes are adding to our population. This fancy tennis show is by far the most comfortable type of shoe.
With age comes some youthful reflection
When you reach a certain age, you contemplate about the past and selected people of your youth or younger days.
Jurisdiction the issue on street littering
I have long wondered why there is always so much paper and trash along the Dawson Road.
Politicians dimming the light of America
America is not what it used to be -- people locking up its citizens in the streets, 14 million out of work, people losing homes and can't pay their taxes.
Iowans shortsighted on Gingrich campaign
Forgive my handwriting. I stumbled and fell on the carpet, injuring my right hand slightly. However, my pain is nothing compared to my disgust for the Iowa caucus.
Transportation, business top chamber’s legislative agenda
The Georgia General Assembly is set to convene for its 2012 session on Jan. 9.
Rachals announces re-election bid
Lee County’s sheriff has drawn opposition from a former deputy as the county’s top lawman seeks a second term in office.
Iowa caucuses serve a purpose
They just don't make Iowa caucuses like they used to.
Ideological differences skew perspective
Further proof that our take on things is all about perspective, skewed though it sometimes may be: I was talking with a guy I know over the holidays about the end of 2011 and the challenges we face as a community, as a state, as a nation, even as a race of people, in 2012.
Police/Fire/EMS - Jan. 4, 2012
Albany police responds to at least 25 incidents
Adams: Don't play 'Russian Roulette' with appointments
The Albany City Commission will appoint members to staff positions and its various citizen boards on Jan. 25.
Break-ins occur in northwest Albany
There have been a string of break-ins in a northwest Albany neighborhood over the last several days.
Chamber says farewell to Glover
A gathering of business people, co-workers and friends is held to honor outgoing Albany Area Chamber CEO Catherine Glover.
Leesburg Council OKs purchase of bucket truck
Debra Long is named mayor pro tem at the Leesburg City Council's first meeting of 2012.
Squawk of the day - Jan. 4, 2012
Check out today's squawk of the day!
Ruth Ohmart
Ruth Butzin Schultz Ohmart, 95 of Albany, GA died peacefully at home on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011
Scarlet Childers
Mrs. Scarlett Elese Tucker Childers, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 1, 2012
Edna Johnston
Edna Bledsoe Johnston, 78, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Mary Nicholson
Mary Swann Nicholson, 90, of Dawson passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Julie McClung
Julie A. McClung, 39, of Leesburg, GA died Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Charlie Green, Jr.
Mr. Charlie Greene, Jr., 76, of Pelham, GA died Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tracey Bowen
Mrs. Tracey A. Bowen, 37, of Anderson City died Monday January 2, 2012
William Snead
Mr. William Jerry Snead, 68, of Albany died on January 3, 2012
Aaron Taylor, Jr.
Mr. Aaron Taylor, Jr., 87, of Tuscaloosa, AL died on January 2, 2012
Lori Adams
Mrs. Lori Ann Moore Adams, 27, of Ashburn died Tuesday January 3, 2012
Wilma Loyd
Mrs. Wilma J. Loyd, 71, of Oakfield died Tuesday January 3, 2012
Kate Owens
Kate Pendleton Lenhardt Owens, 83, of Albany, GA, died Sunday, January 1, 2012
BOE to hold special meeting
CRCT report, tribunals and other fallout expected to be discussed.
The Dougherty County School System’s school board plans to discuss tribunals and fallout from the CRCT scandal at a called meeting.
Epsie Love
Ms. Epsie Love, 48, of Albany died on January 2, 2012
John Griffin
John E. Dutch, 86, of Fitzgerald died January 2, 2012
Clyde Johnson
Clyde Johnson 75 of Newton,GA passed away Dec 29, 2011
Camilla plant emerges from bankruptcy
A Camilla ethanol plant’s president says the company is looking forward to a bright future.
Joe Franklin, Sr.
Deacon Joe Hilton Franklin, Sr. of Plains died on December 31, 2011
Ima Nichols
Mrs. Nichols passed away Monday in Snellville
