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PREVIEW: Lady Rams open season tonight vs. Valdosta State
Bainbridge native April Thomas returns as Albany State’s leading scorer and believes she can help bring the Lady Rams their first conference title since 1998.
Miami out, Ga. Tech in for ACC title game vs. FSU
With NCAA sanctions on its way to Miami, the Hurricanes self-impose a postseason ban Monday, paving the way for Georgia Tech to clinch a spot in the ACC Championship game Dec. 1 in Charlotte against Florida State.
Not too shabby
After an embarrassing loss at home last week to Youngstown State, the UGA men’s basketball program appeared to take a step back, but Monday’s close loss to the No. 1 team in the land, Indiana, gives the Bulldogs reason to be optimistic.
Former Westover star, Panthers leading WR Savage un-retires, will play again in 2013
Former Westover and Oklahoma star WR Antwone Savage, who led the Albany Panthers to their second straight league title this past season, tells The Herald on Monday he will not retire as originally planned and will instead return for one more run in 2013.
PREVIEW: With No. 1 seed Burke County standing in its way, Monroe on verge of history
Monroe, which has never advanced past the second round of the state tournament, gets its chance to make history Friday on the road at red-hot No. 1 seed Burke County.
PREVIEW: After bye, Seminole opens revamped Class A state playoffs at home
One season after the greatest year in Seminole County history, the Indians — winners of seven in a row — believe that mark can now be surpassed.
Police respond to aggravated assault, armed robbery
Five people, including three juveniles, were victimized in an aggravated assault early Sunday in East Albany, police reports show.
Aviation Commission OKs terminal change order
Officials at the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport say work on a new terminal building is running on schedule.
High court upholds Dougherty life prison sentence
In May 2009, Kasaem Toomer was convicted on charges connected to the death of 19-year-old Justin Cox on Oct. 3, 2007.
Violence won't solve problems, won't go away
It seems that violence in the Middle East will never go away. We can all hope for peace, but acquiring seems to be beyond the world's grasp.
Groundhog Day: Middle East version
In the film "Groundhog Day," Bill Murray wakes up each morning and relives the previous day.
Statesmanship a lost art in Congress
Do members of the United States Congress ever stop and consider what their legacies might be upon leaving office?
County: Police department will not merge
Dougherty County and Albany are expected to OK an agreement on the collection of a business energy tax.
Neighborhood watch volunteers recognized
Albany and Dougherty County officials sign a joint resolution making Monday Neighborhood Watch Association Day.
Red Cross offers chance to win $1,000
A holiday blood drive incentive by the American Red Cross offers a chance to win a $1,000 gift card.
Albany Tech College announces new director of financial aid
Kenneth Wilson will return to Albany in January.
Arthur L. Hall
Arthur L. Hall, 75, died November 18, 2012
Lucy Bell Stawder
Lucy Bell Strawder, 77, Albany died November 19, 2012
John W. Baker
John W. Baker, 54, Albany, died November 15, 2012
Lula Crecie Britt
Lula Crecie Britt, Plains, died November 15, 2012
Clara Jones Davis
Clara Jones Davis, Sumter County died November 15, 2012
James S. Fletcher, Jr.
James S. Fletcher, Jr., 63, Irwin County, died November 17, 2012
Dennis P. Posey
Dennis P. Posey, 77, died November 19, 2012
Mary Fitzgerald Taylor
Mary Fitzgerald Taylor, 103, Albany, died November 18, 2012
Dorothy Elizabeth Griffin Hudgins
Dorothy Elizabeth Griffin Hudgins, 83, Leary, died November 19, 2012
Walter J. Burgess, Sr.
Walter J. Burgess, Sr., 79, Mitchell Co., died November 16, 2012
Adeline Kearse Robinson
Adeline Kearse Robinson of Cobb, GA died November 17, 2012
Joan Joiner Robinson
Joan Joiner Robinson, died Saturday, November 17, 2012
Mollie Mae King
Mollie Mae King, Rivera Beach ,FL died November 18, 2012
Susie Mae Hall
Susie Mae Hall, Dawson, died November 18, 2012
Kenneth W. Varner
Kenneth W. Varner, 46, Lee County, died November 17, 2012
Evelyn Lewis Paschal
Evelyn Lewis Paschal, 88, died November 19, 2012
Ozie Terry
Ozie Terry, Americus, died November 18, 2012
Betty Ann Harris
Betty Ann Harris, 80, Albany, died November 15, 201
Mary Alice Kovac
Mary Alice "Peggy" Kovac, 82, of Ashburn, GA
Judson H. Phillips
Judson H. Phillips, 80, Quincy, FL, died November 17, 2012
Willie James Milledge
Willie James Milledge, 69, Albany died November 17, 2012
Katie Mae Pickens McCormick
Katie Mae Pickens McCormick, Cordele, died November 18, 2012
Richt, Muschamp Coach-of-the-year semi-finalists
University of Georgia Head Coach Mark Richt and University of Florida Head Coach Will Muschamp are among 16 semi-finalists for the Maxwell Football Club's Coach-of-the-Year award.
Committee recommends compensation package for interim DCP chief
The Dougherty County Police Department's assistant chief will serve as interim chief for a period of six months.
Worth schools named to Advanced Placement honor roll
The Worth County School district has been named among only seven other districts in the state as an Advanced Placement Honor Roll school system.
Bieber fever rages at American Music Awards; Bryan named top male country artist
ustin Bieber may be Canadian, but he was the all-American boy at Sunday night's American Music Awards.
Immigrants in Ga. apply for deportation protection
More than 10,000 illegal immigrants living in Georgia have requested temporary protection from deportation under a plan established by President Barack Obama.
BOE wants help finding interim superintendent
The Dougherty County Board of Education will ask the Georgia School Boards Association for help in finding an interim replacement for outgoing superintendent Joshua Murfree.
High court upholds Dougherty man's murder conviction
The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a Dougherty County man convicted of a 2007 murder.
Week 12 football Player of the Week Poll
These are this week's nominees for the Herald's football player of the week poll. Voting is open until 5 p.m. Thursday. You can vote once per hour from any one network, i.e. home or office.
NFL ROUNDUP --- WEEK 11: RG3 has career day in win vs. hapless Eagles; Dallas, Houston need OT to win
Redskins rookie QB Robert Griffin III tosses a career-high four TD passes Sunday as Washington embarrasses Philly, 31-6. (ADDS: recap from Sunday's late game between Steelers-Ravens)
