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COLUMN: Vick in need of yet another comeback
Associated Press columnist Tim Dahlberg writes about former Falcons star and current Eagles QB Michael Vick's disappointing season and his need for a comeback.
Djokovic, Murray win opening matches at ATP finals
Playing at home in Britain for the first time since winning the U.S. Open, Andy Murray wins his ATP finals opening match to set up a matchup against Novak Djokovic.
Bama must come back to earth with Aggies coming
No. 1 Alabama must switch its focus from its last-minute win against LSU to getting ready to host No. 15 Texas A&M on Saturday.
Frantic finish saved sluggish race at Texas Motor Speedway
Jimmie Johnson is seven points ahead of Brad Keselowski with two races left in their battle for the NASCAR Sprint Cup title.
Auburn’s Wallace will start against No. 5 Georgia
The Tigers are 1-0 with freshman Jonathan Wallace under center, but the quarterback will have little room for error when he faces No. 5 Georgia on Saturday night. (ADDS: UGA QB Murray named SEC Offensive Player of the Week)
Group makes pitch for charter school
The Albany Charter Academy of Scholars would open in February 2014 with grades kindergarten-fifth grade.
Survivors
Just like in Sunday’s victory against the Cowboys, the Falcons have found a way to survive in close games — and now Atlanta could have two of their top defenders, Sean Weatherspoon and Peria Jerry, back next week.
Bainbridge jumps to No. 2; Lee reigns again in Herald's Fab 5 Poll
Bainbridge jumps past Westover and Monroe in the Herald’s Fab 5 Poll, but Lee County stays on top for another week after dropping 70 points on Northside Columbus on Friday.
Timothy Bell sentenced to 20 years in fatal shooting
Timothy Bell has been sentenced to jail time in connection to the October 2011 death of Melvin Green, officials say.
New group makes pitch for charter school
The Albany Charter Academy of Scholars would open in February 2014 with grades kindergarten-fifth grade.
Timothy Bell sentenced to 20 years in fatal shooting
Timothy Bell has been sentenced to jail time in connection to the October 2011 death of Melvin Green, officials say.
Governor honors Lee firefighter for heroism
Lt. Alan Harris is cited for saving the life of a Lee County resident in a 2011 house fire.
APD responds to assaults, armed robbery incidents
Barry Diamond, 22, is charged with battery in an aggravated assault incident that took place during the weekend on Bridges Lane.
Parker gets EDC board position
The Dougherty County Commission OKs purchase of mobile data units that will go into Dougherty County Police cars.
Better Brands buys facility, will keep, add jobs
A beverage distributor with strong ties to Albany and Dougherty County will expand its footprint in the community.
Governor honors Lee County firefighter for heroism
Lt. Alan Harris is cited for saving the life of a Lee County resident in a 2011 house fire.
Mental patient recaptured after breaking out of patrol car
A man who is being taken from Blakely to Albany Monday for a mental evaluation escapes, officials say.
OK, President (?), here’s your to-do list
I knew not at this writing which candidate would be elected as the president of the United States. The polls indicated that the battle between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney was too close to call. I believe the polls.
Today is the only poll that counts
Thousands of residents in our region already have had their say on issues ranging from local offices to state amendments to federal offices, including the presidency of our nation. But many more of us have waited for today to speak our mind on how we want to be governed, and by whom.
Endorsements
Editorial
In holding with tradition, however, we have made some endorsements on contests that will be decided by voters.
After the presidential election, what comes next?
Opinion Column
Presidential elections decide only who wins the White House and a congressional majority. They don’t by themselves solve the nation’s problems.
Officials prepare for election day
More than 1.8 million Georgians cast ballots ahead of election day, officials say.
More than 1.8 million Georgians already have cast their ballots, officials say.
Irene Johnson
Irene Johnson, Sumter County, died November 3, 2012
Edward B. White
Mr. Edward B. White, Sumter Count, died November 4, 2012
Rocky Allen Long
Rocky Allen Long, 54, Albany, died November 3, 2012
Bradley Jay Turner
Bradley Jay Turner, died November 4, 2012
Thomas Hall Pritchett
Thomas Hall Pritchett, died November 4, 2012
Jack Knighton Spence
Jack Knighton Spence, 87, Albany, died November 5, 2012
Ernest R. Anthony
Ernest R. Anthony, 88, Lee County, died November 3, 2012
Lorenza Davis
Lorenza Davis, Cordele, died November 5, 2012
William Ralph Tinsley
William Ralph Tinsley, 86, Leesburg, died on November 3, 2012
Yvonne Edwards Bryant
Yvonne Edwards Bryant, 72, Albany, died November 3, 2012
Teresa Diane Clark
Teresa Diane Clark, 52, Albany, died November 3, 2012
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Best campaign ad ever?
On the eve of election day nearly every single American can agree on one thing: We're tired of campaign commercials, coverage, soundbites and leaflets.
Better Brands buys facility, will keep, add jobs
A beverage distributor with strong ties to Albany and Dougherty County will expand its footprint in the community.
Savannah police seek Ga. fair shooting witnesses
Savannah's police chief is calling on witnesses to come forward after a shooting at a Georgia fair that wounded seven people, most of them teenagers.
Mental patient recaptured after breaking out of patrol car
A man who is being taken from Blakely to Albany Monday for a mental evaluation escapes, officials say.
Alone at the top
Atlanta not only became the first team in franchise history to start a season 8-0 following Sunday night's 19-13 win against the Dallas Cowboys, but Atlanta remains the only unbeaten team in the NFL.
