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A nation rejoices!
After 76 years of pain and anguish — marking one of the longest droughts in all of professional sports — Great Britain finally has a men’s grand slam tennis champion again after Scotland’s Andy Murray beats Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open final late Monday night in New York, becoming Britain’s first major champ since 1936.
Arson suspected in Publix fire
A Sunday-afternoon fire at the Lee County Publix is being investigated as arson by Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens’ office.
ATC to offer free practice GED tests
High school equivalency practice tests will be available statewide as part of Adult Literacy Week.
Fire station vandalized
Two criminal trespass incidents result in a vehicle window being shattered and a fire station being vandalized.
School Board questions Murfree on Title I expenditures
Dougherty County's school superintendent says the administration is working with the department of education.
Leesburg Council tweaks budget
Much of the budget reduction discussed by Leesburg City Council members involved personnel and equipment.
Lee to accept MCLB students
The Lee County School System is expected to accept MCLB-Albany's K-12 children for an annual tuition fee of $1,504.50.
Olive Garden draws large crowd on opening day
The anticipated opening of the Olive Garden restaurant in Albany attracts a crowd of happy diners.
Parker pushes adult literacy
Albany Technical College’s president says the school will focus on “structural unemployment.”
ASU, Darton release college improvement plans
Colleges and universities from throughout the state have released their plans on how to improve graduation rates and grow the number of college graduates in the state -- part of an initiative created by Gov. Nathan Deal.
Parties’ only common ground in mud pit
In a letter to the editor, Warren D. Grant of Albany says that parties’ only common ground is in a mud pit.
Inequality could be new reality after election
In a letter to the editor, Walt Specht of Leesburg says that inequality could be the new reality after election.
Historians will judge success of president
In a letter to the editor, Tony Wright of Albany says that historians will judge the success of President Obama.
Sept. 11, 2001, 11 years later
Today marks the eleventh anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2001.
9/11 should be a somber reminder
When the gathering happens this year at the site of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in New York City, one segment of the population will be conspicuously absent.
Do tests truly measure knowledge?
Critics of liberal democracy have often suggested that the slim emolument and limited sense of importance attached to governmental positions will deter the ablest citizens from seeking careers as permanent servants of the state.
Mildred Fowler Davis
Mildred Fowler Davis 74, Cotton, died September 9, 2012
Mary J. Keaton
Mary J. Keaton, 51, Bainbridge, died September 9, 2012
Jimmy Walker
Jimmy Walker, Americus, died September 8, 2012
Samolene Cooper Houston
Samolene Cooper Houston, died September 9, 2012
Claudia Conley
Claudia Conley, 70, Washington, died September 8, 2012
David R. Smith
David R. Smith, 66, Brinson, GA, died September 9, 2012
Michael Scott Gaebler
Michael Scott Gaebler, 42, Albany, died September 9, 2012
Mrs. Loretta Smith
Loretta Smith. Albany, died September 4, 2012
Mitch Macheers
Mitch Macheers, 56, Leesburg, died September 8, 2012
Roy L. McDade
Roy L. McDade, 76, Baconton, GA, died September 9, 2012
Sara W. Stocks
Sara W. Stocks, 100, Lee County, died September 9, 2012
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Football trick shots
From trick shot extraordinaires Dude Perfect, comes a video just in time for football season showing some of their more outrageous moves on the gridiron.
Fire causes power outage at MCLB
Personnel non-essential to the function of MCLB-Albany went home early Monday after a fire.
Customs agent arrested in border corruption probe
A Customs agent in San Diego has been arrested on allegations he knowingly allowed a convicted immigrant smuggler into the United States, among other things.
Albany, Dougherty County LOST mediation starts
Albany and Dougherty County officials are working with mediators to determine an equitable split of tax funds.
Police: Officer fatally shot in suburban Detroit
Authorities say a 12-year veteran police officer was fatally shot in suburban Detroit while rushing to the aid of a man officers thought needed medical attention.
Police probe shooting at Atlanta train station
Police with Atlanta's commuter train system are investigating a shooting on the platform of a station in Decatur.
APD investigates early-morning home invasion
Three people were injured and a large amount of cash stolen during the robbery of an Albany residence.
NFL ROUNDUP: RG III, Redskins stun Saints; Bears ruin Luck's debut
Robert Griffin III shines in his debut, throwing for 320 yards as the Redskins beat the Saints, 4-32, while the Bears spoil Andrew Luck's debut with the Colts. (INCLUDES A WRAP-UP OF ALL SUNDAY'S GAMES.)
McIIroy wins BMW title
Rory McIIroy fires a 5-under 67 on Sunday to beat Phil Mickelson and win the BWM title against the strongest PGA field of the year.
Serena comes back to win U.S. Open title
Serena Williams comes back to beat Victoria Azarenka, 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 to win the U,S. Open women’s title.
