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Constitution still relevant as ever
Monday marked the 225th anniversary of the world’s most enlightened political document — the Constitution of the United States.
LOCAL COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Darton golfers begin season with rough opening day
The Darton golf team is in seventh place heading into today's final round of the Coastal Georgia Men’s Fall Invitational (ADDS: Note on Darton cross country)
Police respond to two assaults
Albany Police responded to an attempted armed robbery on Whispering Pines Road early Monday, reports show.
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Dougherty extends winning streak to 10
Dougherty's winning streak grows to 10 with a 13-2 victory against Mitchell County, while Terrell Academy beat Westwood, 10-6.
Sandusky to be sentenced Oct. 9
Former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky, who was convicted of 45 counts of child sex abuse, will find out Oct. 9 how long his prison sentence will be.
Olympian White charged with public intoxication, vandalism
Olympic snowboarder and two-time gold medalist Shaun White is charged with vandalism after allegedly breaking a phone at a Nashville hotel.
COLUMN: It’s time to replace the NFL replacements
Associated Press columnist Tim Dahlberg believes its time to say goodbye to the NFL's replacement officials.
Monroe stays No. 1; Americus back in Fab 5 poll
Monroe’s overtime win against Fitzgerald keeps the Tornadoes atop The Herald’s Fab 5 Poll, while Americus-Sumter bumps out Westover to move into the No. 5 spot.
FSU defense looks to slow down Tigers’ Watkins
The No. 4 Seminoles are 3-0, but they will get their stiffest test of the season Saturday when they host Clemson and star WR Sammy Watkins.
Still smokin'
With the Nationals off, the Braves win their fourth straight and pick up 1/2 game in the NL East standings with a win against Miami.
Green Envy has unique items
One of the newer shops at Lancaster Village, Green Envy Garden & Gifts strives to be different and affordable.
Man wanted for questioning by APD
A black male pointed a handgun at the owner of an Albany amusement park, police reports show.
ADICA board OKs refinance of transition center
New financing of an Albany-based correctional facility will cut interest on the facility from 7 percent to no more than 2.9.
UNREVIEWED: Jury selection underway in Riggins trial
Judge Stephen Goss is hoping the panel can be seated sometime early this afternoon.
'Spineless amoeba' describes Obama foreign policy
'How could this happen?" asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in response to the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya that killed Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three others.
Reinstate teacher bonus program
As a native of Mississippi, the economically poorest state in America, and a resident of Georgia, the South's tower of financial stability, I am often given to myriad comparisons between these provinces.
Internet lies muddy up the election process
In a letter to the editor, Marty Heldenberg of Parrot says that Internet lies muddy up the election process.
Anti-Muslim video may be work of instigators
In a letter to the editor, Walt Specht of Leesburg says that the anti-Muslim video may be work of instigators.
Major political parties stuck in times long past
In a letter to the editor, Edward Schweikert of Albany says that major political parties are stuck in times long past.
Perry cancels 'Madea' show for Albany
Locally, people who bought tickets to Friday's show at the Civic Center can get a refund this afternoon, officials say.
Severe weather, tornadoes 'possible' tonight, tomorrow
The National Weather Service says there is a 15 percent chance of severe weather and tornadoes today.
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Going bananas with a Gorilla
See why an animal activist intentionally put his 18-month-old child in an enclosure with a 300-pound Gorilla.
Mickie H. Thomas Stickler
Mickie H. Thomas Stickler, Leesburg, died September 16, 2012
William Roberts
William Roberts, 67, Lucama, NC, died September 17, 2012
Ethel Elizabeth Lee Johnson Bungay
Ethel Elizabeth Lee Johnson Bungay, 97, died September 20, 2012
Marie Jackson
Marie Jackson, 76, Albany, died September 16, 2012
Robert Mims
Robert Mims, 57, Albany, died September 14, 2012
Elmo Benjamin Strickland
Elmo Benjamin Strickland, 78, Fitzgerald, died September 16, 2012
Alice Jones
Alice Jones, 79, Blakely, Septemper 16, 2012
Laura L. Smith
Laura L. Smith, 91, Bainbridge, died September 15, 2012
Benny Thomas Baltimore
Benny Thomas Baltimore, 73, Oakfield, GA, died September 16, 2012
Sue Lamie Bryant
Sue Lamie Bryant, 63, Bainbridge, died September 7, 2012
Angelene Nicole Hughes
Angelene Nicole Hughes, 27, Headland, AL, died September 14, 2012
Troy Zane Douglas
Troy Zane Douglas, died September 14, 2012
Emma Pearl Flowers
Emma Pearl Flowers, died September 13, 2012
Sanford Waterman Stalvey, Jr.
Sanford Waterman Stalvey, Jr., 79, Putney, died September 14, 2012
Lelois Williams
Lelois Williams, 66, Bainbridge, died September 14, 2012
Florine Fulton
Florine Fulton, died September 16, 2012
Police: Del. man steals own truck from repair shop
olice in Delaware have arrested a man they say stole his own truck out of a repair shop lot using a front-end loader.
NFL Roundup: Eli Manning throws for 510 yards in win against Bucs, Eagles beat Ravens in OT; Cardinals stun Patriots
Eli Manning throws for 510 yards to lead a comeback against Tampa Bay as the Giants score with 31 seconds left to win, 41-34. (INCLUDES: Week 2 recaps).
County tables insurance vote as employees complain (update)
Twenty-one Dougherty County Public Works employees express concern about proposed insurance cost increases.
Jury selection begins in Riggins trial
Judge Stephen Goss is hoping the panel can be seated sometime early this afternoon.
VIDEO ADDED: Suspected shoplifters arrested after striking train
A witness trailed three suspects who have been arrested in connection with a mid-morning incident today at Dollar General on Philema Road.
Latest developments on anti-Islam film protests
Here's a look at protests and reaction across the Middle East and elsewhere Monday over an anti-Muslim film produced in the U.S. ridiculing the Prophet Muhammad.
Braves sweep Nationals with 5-1 victory, cut lead in NL East to 5 1/2 games
The Braves did it again, beating Washington for the third game in a row late Sunday to earn a sweep and cut the Nationals lead in the NL East race down to 5 1/2 games.
