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LORAN SMITH COLUMN: Don Sutton’s story is one we can all appreciate
Herald guest columnist Loran Smith writes about Former Dodgers pitcher Don Sutton and his journey to 300-plus wins and 3,500-plus strikeouts.
Darton’s Macht ends freshman year with national title, 10 school records
Not only did Darton freshman Anna Macht win a national championship in the 400-yard individual medley, but she also left her mark in the program’s record book with her first season as a Lady Cav.
PREP ROUNDUP: Morrell racks up 12 Ks, Westwood wins 17-0, Southland drops DWS, Miller County beats Westover, 6-2
Caleb Morrell strikes out a dozen batters to lead Westwood to a 17-0 win against Georgia Christian while Class A Miller County knocks off Class AAA Westover, 6-2. Southland edges Deerfield, 5-4, in the GISA Region 3-AAA opener and DWS sweeps Sherwood in tennis while both DWS soccer teams romp against Tiftarea and Sherwood's girls beat Southland 7-0 in soccer, and the roundup includes DWS golf, Lee County baseball and Baconton Charter baseball.
LOCAL COLLEGE ROUNDUP: ASU's Hicks named conference pitcher of week
Behind freshman Chelsea Hicks, the Lady Rams have surged to a 4-0 conference record and four wins in their past six games.
Leesburg’s Fye overcomes car accident, swims fastest in nation in 400, 1,500 free
Lee County seventh grader Nicole Fye, one of the most prolific 13-year-old swimmers in the USA, bounces back from a scary accident on the road and swims the 23rd fastest time in the nation for all ages in the 1,500-meter freestyle.
Ga. Tech’s Rice kicked off team after shooting
Junior guard Glen Rice Jr. is booted off the Georgia Tech basketball team after being charged — alongside a graduate student manager — in a shooting incident outside an Atlanta nightclub.
Ready to dance
Defense and balance has been key for the Seminoles, who are coming off their first ACC title in the history of the program and are preparing for a dangerous St. Bonaventure team.
Braves tie Marlins, continue to struggle in spring training
It may just be spring training, but the Braves are 0-8-1 since March 5 and struggled Tuesday against the Marlins and pitcher Carlos Zambrano, who threw his first game against Atlanta since walking away from the Cubs last season.
Police/Fire/EMS - March 14, 2012
Police respond to at least 50 incidents
Wing Fest takes flight for second year
The Albany Chicken Wing Festival is back to entertain families with music, wings and more.
Foreclosure brings silence to happy home
For a long time, I’ve driven past that house and thought how happy it looked. Isn’t it funny how you can look at a house and know that laughter rings within its walls?
Saddle club opens 2012 show season
The Dougherty County Saddle Club welcomes the public to the first shows of the season Saturday.
Black votes secured by hoax
There have been many frauds of historic proportions -- for example, the financial pyramid scheme for which Charles Ponzi was sent to prison in the 1920s, and for which Franklin D. Roosevelt was praised in the 1930s, when he called it Social Security.
Musical confession: I love Skrillex, Kanye
I'd like to start by clearing up a misconception. I am not being insulting or ironic when I say I enjoy the zany tidbits and comments of the many squawkers and regular online responders to articles in this newspaper.
Controversy blown out of proportion
I have read different stories recently about the flag ordeal at Mr. Gieryic's. When I read the first story, I immediately went to check out the situation.
GrowSmart program to help business owners
The University of Georgia's SBDA brings its GrowSmart program to local business owners and managers.
APD looking into robberies
Two men in their early 20s became victims of armed robberies in Albany Monday night.
BOE may cut supplements, sports
Furlough days, school occupancy, salaries and supplements dominate as the DCSS looks to save money.
Lee Commission clears way to rescinding garbage ordinance
A controversial garbage fee ordinance, which has divided Lee County since its passage in 2009, may be on its way out.
Development eyed adjacent to Lee's Grand Island
Nordstar LLC Development is ready to move forward with the construction of 100 townhouses near a Lee County golf course.
Albany business raided in Internet cafe sting
Big Dawg Calling Cards on West Broad Avenue is listed in an indictment from DeKalb County Superior Court for participating in alleged illegal gambling activity.
Three DCSS high schools make state DOE's list of worst-performing schools
Albany, Monroe and Dougherty High Schools will now qualify for state assistance.
Patty Partiers will 'watch' for gold ticket
An Albany ARC fundraiser on Thursday night will pay off big for one lucky ticketholder.
Squawk of the day - March 14, 2012
Check out today's squawk of the day!
Robert Granger
Robert Earl Granger 68, of Albany, GA died Sunday, March 11, 2012
David Hill
Mr. David Lamar Hill, age 65, of Donalsonville, GA. passed away Monday, March 5, 2012
Maurice Jackson
Mr. Maurice Develle Jackson of Suwanee, GA, departed this life on Monday, March 5, 2012
Joseph Mathis
Joseph Henry Mathis, 81, of Albany, GA, died Monday, March 12, 2012
Roy Pippin, Sr.
Roy Landis Pippin, Sr., 72, of Albany died Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Oneida King
Mrs. King passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Eli Collier
Eli J. Collier, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Quantavious Sheffield
Mr. Quantavious Travae Sheffield of Sumter County died on March 10, 2012
Sylvester woman indicted for bilking teacher retirement system
A woman from Sylvester is accused of stealing a total of $19,385 in benefits.
Sen. Chambliss schedules farm bill forums
U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Moultrie, has scheduled two forums this Friday on the federal farm bill, including one in Tifton.
Willie Heard, Sr.
Mr. Willie Heard, Sr., 72, of Albany died on March 12, 2012
Gail Davis
Mrs. Patricia Gail Shorter-Davis, 48 of Cuthbert, GA and formerly of Dawson, GA died on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Robert Singleton
Robert Singleton, 61, of Shellman died on March 12, 2012
Lewis Singleton
Mr. Lewis Singleton of Sumter County died on March 12, 2012
New healthcare exchange rules issued for states
The Obama administration on Monday released broad new operating rules for state-run health insurance exchanges.
Gloria Carter
Mrs. Gloria Williams Carter of Dawson died on March 12, 2012
UGA’s offseason arrests frustrate Richt
Mark Richt agrees to a new five-year contract that will carry him through the 2016 season, but the Georgia coach is forced to answer questions during Monday’s news conference about the legal troubles his players have recently stumbled into.
LOCAL PREP/COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Baconton Charter, Westwood win on the diamond, GSW golf team struggles
Baconton Charter and Westwood win baseball games on Monday, and Deerfield's tennis teams sweep Tiftarea, but GSW's golf team shoots 20-over at Valdsota State.
Former Lee County star Hatch signs with Armstrong Atlantic
Rachel Hatch, a former Herald Player of the Year in soccer from Lee County who sat out her final season at Darton with an ACL injury, signs a soccer scholarship with Armstrong Atlantic.
No ordinary Joe
Joe Sakulpolphaisan picked up his first golf clubs in Sriracha Chonburi, Thailand, 11 years ago, beginning a journey that took the Darton golfer all the way to the No. 1 ranking in junior college.
Braves lose to Cards, fall to 1-10 in spring
The Braves walk a dozen Cardinals and lose 5-4 on Monday to drop to a 1-10 record in the Grapefuit League.
Chipper: ‘I don’t know if I can make it through this year’
Braves third baseman Chipper Jones tells the Atlanta Journal Constitution on Monday that retirement could be as close as “tomorrow.”
Georgia Tech, UGA women both land No. 4 seeds in NCAA
Georgia Tech (24-8) opens March Madness against No. 13 seed Sacred Heart, while Georgia's women (22-8) open against MAAC champ Marist as the NCAA women's tournament begins on Sunday.
