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WIMBLEDON: Wozniacki out in Wimbledon stunner; Roddick advances
Distracted by so many off-the-court issues, Caroline Wozniacki, the world’s No. 1-ranked women’s player just a year ago, is stunned in the first round of Wimbledon on Wednesday.
‘Follow the leader’ isn’t very relaxing
While vacationing at the beach, I have noticed a few phenomenons which I think are universal to the human race.
The Buzz June 28 2012
Douglas set for Joe Farris Day DOUGLAS — Joe Farris, the St. Jude Santa Claus, will be at the center of events Sunday as he prepares for his 101st trip from Southwest Georgia to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
What’s next for Albany's transit center?
Albany City Commissioners voted Tuesday to abandon the proposed site of a $10 million transit facility and restart the process.
Corrected name of 15-year-old drowning victim in Radium Springs released
The case of a drowning victim remains under investigation by the Dougherty County district attorney.
Arrest in grocery store robbery
Officers put one man in jail in connection with a grocery store armed robbery, while seeking more tips.
Zero tolerance for drunken drivers
Staff members from every law enforcement agency in the area have one message for the July 4 holiday — Drive drunk and you go to jail.
Chamber honors military
Three Marines were recognized at an Albany Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Wednesday.
Former Worth County deputy indicted
The Dougherty County grand jury indicts former Worth County Sheriff's deputy on gun and drug charges.
Man shot in back during attack
According to an Albany Police Department report, Antwon Mathis, 23, suffered a gunshot wound to his back during an attack by four black men at Holly House Apartments on the 900 block of Holloway Avenue at about 1 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Officers make arrest in robbery
Dougherty County Police Department officers reported the arrest of Terry Duvall Sams, 34, for a May 29 armed robbery of a 2336 Liberty Expressway Flash Foods convenience store.
Phoebe hosting blood drive today
In response to a critical need for blood, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is set to host a blood drive today.
Hospital CEO to be sentenced Thursday
Ken Beverly, former CEO of Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, will be sentenced in Albany today, court officials say.
Arrest made after parking lot fight
Suspects in Monday fight at Charlie B's parking lot report to police, who make one arrest.
LOST summit vital to Lee budgets
Lee County, Leesburg and Smithville elected officials will meet to determine the distribution of tax monies.
Missing teen found Tuesday
Parents and police had sought help in locating the missing 14-year-old girl.
Albany Marathon donates to local hospice
Despite bad weather in March, the 2012 Albany Marathon was successful enough to increase its donation to Willson Hospice House.
New tax a bad route for transportation
In a letter to the editor, Tom Stevenson of Albany says that a new tax is a bad route for transportation.
Redbone candidate is pushing reforms
In a letter to the editor, Jerry Smith of Leesburg says that Redbone candidate Greg Frich is pushing for reforms.
Staple those green cards!
In a recent speech to Latino leaders, Mitt Romney said: "If you get an advanced degree, we want you to stay here. So I'd staple a green card to the diploma of someone who gets an advanced degree in America." A year ago, Barack Obama said he was all for "encouraging foreign students to stay in the U.S. and contribute to our economy by stapling a green card to the diplomas" of those with advanced degrees in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and math).
Should West believe Egypt's new president?
Throughout America's history, there have been people who denied threats from our enemies. During the Revolutionary War, significant numbers sided with the British monarchy. Enablers in politics, the media and even religion helped Communism remain in power for seven decades in the Soviet Union. German Nazis had their U.S. apologists.
Squawk of the Day - June 28, 2012
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Police/Fire/EMS - June 28, 2012
Albany police respond to at least 35 incidents.
Candidate forum set for Saturday
Candidates from at least five different races have been invited to speak at a forum in Albany Saturday morning.
DCSS rehires nutrition services director and five teachers
Contracts reissued to five non-tendered teachers; two paraprofessionals terminated
The Board also votes to reissue contracts to five CRCT teachers.
Muggridge kicks off re-election campaign
A Lee County Commissioner points to a long list of accomplishments during his first term in office.
Career academy voted down 4-3
ACCA steering committee member Velvet Riggins stuns Board, crowd with “no” vote.
Iris Glass
Mrs. Iris Vaudine Murkerson Glass, 83, died Tuesday afternoon, June 26, 2012
Marian Bjerken
Marian Hoover Bjerken, age 79, died June 23, 2012
Dougherty School Board OKs FY 2013 budget
The Dougherty School Board has approved a $116 million spending plan for FY 2013 that does not call for a tax increase.
Norman Crumbley
Mr. Norman Crumbley, 61, of Camilla died on June 27, 2012
Debbie McEntyre
Mrs.Debbie Posey McEntyre, 56, of Chauncey died Wednesday June 27, 2012
Jessie Thomas
Mrs. Jessie Mae Thomas of Sylvester, Georgia, departed this life on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Shooting reported, one wounded
Another shooting in Albany
UPDATE: Armed robbers hit grocery
Armed gunmen force clerks back into store to rob safe after 11 p.m. Monday on the 700 block of Johnson Road.
Learning resources for the state can be reviewed at Lee County High
The public has a chance to review textbooks and other learning resources for instruction in Grades K-12 Mathematics.
Roy Thomas, Jr.
Mr. Roy Hill Thomas, Jr. of Arlington died on June 20, 2012
Lillian Morgan
Mrs. Lillian Morgan, 70, of Albany died on June 26, 2012
Michale Pierce
U.S. Army Veteran Michale Bernard Pierce 47 of Sparks, GA departed this life June 25, 2012
