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Kaufman brings flatpicking to a new generation
A three-time National Flatpicking Champion will hold a workshop and concert in Albany Nov. 2-3.
Southerners tell stories with flair
It’s a funny thing about us Southerners. If a Yankee criticizes us, we haughtily disregard it, muttering over their ignorance.
City to continue Medicare B payments
The Albany City Commission OKs $400,000-plus reimbursement payments it makes to elderly retirees.
WORLD SERIES --- PREVIEW: Well-rested Tigers set for well-tested Giants in Game 1 of World Series tonight
The Tigers have been off for nearly a week after wrapping up the ALCS title in four games heading into tonight's opener for the World Series against the Giants, who had just one off day after needing seven games to beat the Cardinals and advance.
Retirement insecurity worrying younger Americans
Editorial
Talk about your trickle down economics ...
Darton golf rallies, finishes third in district preview tourney
After falling back of the leader by 25 shots after the first two rounds of the NJCAA District IV Preview in Tennessee, Darton dusts the field on the final day to surge and finish third.
Johnson completes last meeting as Lee commissioner
Betty Johnson will step down Nov. 8 with her successor expected to be sworn in the next day.
Lighten up, America, we will survive Obama-Romney
Opinion Column
Politics in America is a funny thing. Giving in to the demand for hyperbole, we for some reason try to make a popularity contest — one that in recent years has devolved into a who can make the most money competition — a matter of life and death.
Social Security wording part of conditioning
Letter to the editor
In a letter to the editor, Dan Kersey of Albany says that Social Security wording is part of conditioning.
Man allegedly trying to extort ex-UGA, NFL star Ward sees hearing delayed
A man who claims he had information that proved Hines Ward solicited prostitutes -- and was then arrested for trying to extort $15,000 from Ward --- appears before a judge and asks for more time to prepare his defense.
Unanimous votes needed on School Board
Letter to the Editor
In a letter to the editor, John Bryant of Albany says that a unanimous votes needed on School Board.
This week's 'Burning Question': Who should be our Player of the Year if voting took place right now?
Each week, The Herald’s sports staff will pose a new “Burning Question” at albanyherald.com that’s topical in regards to what area prep football fans are talking about after last week’s games. Feel free to log on and discuss!
Favorable schedule keeping UGA in SEC title conversation
Thanks to some shrewd scheduling by Georgia, the Bulldogs are still very much alive to win the SEC East — but it must first beat bitter rival Florida on Saturday afternoon.
MLB NOTEBOOK: Marlins fire Guillen after one season; World Series hero Fisk arrested for DUI
One year after landing in Miami — then stirring up controversy and leading the Marlins to a last-place finish — Ozzie Guillen is fired Tuesday.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Weekly 'Prep Peek'
The Herald's sports staff continues its "Prep Peek," which includes The Herald Heisman Watch, Dynamite Dozen drop-in, Quote of the Week, By the Numbers, the next Game of the Week selection, the Fab 5 Poll and the area's Week 10 schedule.
Greed is destroying the United States
Letter to the Editor
In a letter to the editor, Nadine M. Mathis of Albany says that greed is destroying the United States.
Next president will shape Supreme Court
Letter to the Editor
In a letter to the editor, Ryan Reese of Fitzgerald says that the next president will shape the U.S. Supreme Court.
Trial starts in attack on cross-dresser
The trial of a man charged with shooting an individual dressed as a woman and then stealing his purse starts.
Lee man faces murder charge
The trial of a Lee County man indicted on malice murder charges enters its second day.
Former sheriff to be sentenced
Stacy Bloodsworth pleaded guilty to punching three jail inmates and allowing men under his command, including his son, Austin Bloodsworth, to beat them and to kick at least one inmate in the face breaking the inmate's jaw, according to a U.S. Justice Department report.
Gang Task Force to hear DA Edwards
Albany City Commissioner Jon Howard announced that Dougherty Judicial Circuit District Attorney Greg Edwards will speak at the October Albany-Dougherty Gang Task Force meeting.
12-year-old hit by car near bus stop
A 12-year-old was hit by a car on the 1500 block of Westwood Drive as she walked to the school bus stop at 7 a.m. Tuesday, an Albany Police Department report stated.
Liberty House to hold candlelight vigil
Liberty House will hold a candlelight vigil Thursday beginning a 6:45 p.m. in the parking lot of the Department of Family and Children's Services on Oglethorpe Boulevard.
Boys and Girls Club to hold 'Lights on Afterschool' event
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Albany, East Albany Unit (1112 Inverness Road) will hold its annual "Lights on Afterschool" event on Thursday from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. Local community partners and members of the Dougherty County School System will be in attendance.
Phoebe East site of asthma workshop
A free children's asthma workshop will be held on Thursday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in the conference room of Phoebe East, 2410 Sylvester Road, for children with the disease who are 5 years old and older.
Mitchell County educator honored by Georgia Power
Mitchell County High School's Steven Hardy is named one of Georgia's "best and brightest" new teachers.
Chicken Pie Festival set for Smithville
An annual Smithville festival includes a parade, a pie-baking competition, two majors runs and more.
Butterfly pollinator garden dedicated
A new development on the former Radium Springs Casino site is expected to help preserve the butterfly population in the area.
Lee County thespians win region again
Lee County High School's presentation of "The Cherry Sisters Revisited" carries the day at Region 1-AAAAA competition.
Phillips to sing national anthem for Game 1 of World Series
Lee County native Phillip Phillips will sing the national anthem for game one of the World Series according to his website.
Donald Fuller Bonner, Sr.
Donald Fuller Bonner, Sr., 81, Lake Park, GA, died October 21, 2012
Lee Gertha Roberts
Lee Gertha Roberts, 70, Dawson, died October 23, 2012
Jenifer Johnson
Jenifer Johnson, Ashburn, died October 22, 2012
Geneva Nether
Geneva Nether Sylvester, died October 20, 2012
Mary Overbey
Mary Overbey, Worth County, died October 22, 2012
David E. Johnson
David E. Johnson, MD, 61, Albany, died October 21, 2012
Joe Billy McInVale
Joe Billy McInVale, 89, Cobb, died October 21, 2012
Edgar David Trea
Edgar David Trea, 71, Albany, died October 22, 2012
Brett Wade Padgett
Brett Wade Padgett, 40, Maitland, FL, died October 21, 2012
Joyce Lavern Ferry
Joyce Lavern Ferry, 72, Crossville, TN, died October 18, 2012
Sarah McKay
Sarah McKay ,79, Lenox, GA, died October 20, 2012
Robert Earl Patton
Robert Earl Patton, 48, Leesburg, died October 19, 2012
Irene Seabolt McDearmid
Irene Seabolt McDearmid, Albany, died October 22, 2012
Earnestine Grier
Earnestine Grier, 84, Birmingham, AL, died October 17, 2012
Anne Blackmar Edge Holman
Anne Blackmar Edge Holman. Albany
Catherine Horn
Catherine Horn, 95, Colquitt, GA died October 19, 2012
Dorinda Williams Ferguson
Dorinda Williams Ferguson, 67, Poulan, died October 22, 2012
Rebecca Dennis
Rebecca Dennis, 96, Albany, died October 21, 2012
Homer Holliday
Homer Holliday, Albany, died October 20, 2012
US may soon become world's top oil producer
U.S. oil output is surging so fast that the United States could soon overtake Saudi Arabia as the world's biggest producer.
Price, Heard set for debate at Albany State
Candidates vying for the Dougherty School Board’s at-large seat will discuss issues at a public forum.
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Iron Man 3 trailer
Tony Stark and Iron Man are back in the third installment of the franchise. According to the Internet Movie Database or IMDB, the plot is still largely unknown, but "rumor has it Tony Stark/Iron Man will head to China to face his toughest opponent, Mandarin."
10 coaches on the hot seat
The first firing of the college football season came Sunday. Idaho let go of Robb Akey in a move that was not unexpected.
Wisconsin shooting brings call for new law on guns
Two Wisconsin lawmakers are pushing legislation to tighten the enforcement of gun rules in domestic violence cases, prompted by a fatal shooting rampage at a suburban Milwaukee spa.
SOWEGA HEADLINES: Valdosta MSA 3rd-poorest in nation
The Valdosta Metro Area is the third poorest in the nation according to a recent online report based on census data and labor statistics, officials say.
UGA looking to stop Florida from clinching SEC East title
Florida can punch its ticket to the SEC title game with a win vs. Georgia, but the Bulldogs have hopes of keeping their own conference championship hopes alive. (ADDS: UGA QB Murray named SEC Offensive Player of the Week)
Unprecedented: International Cycling Union wipes away Armstrong's 7 Tour de France titles
All the records and titles Lance Armstrong accumulated through the most decorated career in cycling history are thrown out Monday by the International Cycling Union, making it as if he was never there.
Bring on Detroit
Lee County’s Buster Posey and the Giants will play Detroit in the World Series after beating the Cardinals in Game 7 of the NLCS.
Albany’s Crews wins HJGT tourney in S.C.
Albany native and former Deerfield star golfer Josh Crews wins his second golf tournament of the summer after falling behind early in Sunday’s final round in S.C. (ADDS: Albany's Joiner named 2nd-team All American)
