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Charter school debate heats up
There is no middle ground as proponents and opponents choose sides and spar.
Koinonia Farm plans symposium
To mark its 70th anniversary and the 100th birthdays of its founders, the Christian community plans a month-long celebration.
Dougherty tax digest: 24 percent tax-exempt
The tax burden in Dougherty County has been shifted to a smaller percentage of taxpayers than in other counties.
Softball game set to help accident victim
The family of a young accident victim will benefit from a co-ed softball tournament.
Junior League plans Boot Shoot & Boogie
The Junior League is trying to raise money for their 2012 signature projects.
Religion bulletin for September 29, 2012
Fformer president Carter is not scheduled to teach Sunday school this week.
Lee County gets passing marks on its storm water management
State officials say it is clear that "a spirit of outreach, education and community pride underscore the county's program."
Chipper, Braves rekindle dreams of childhood
Every sports fan has something of a love-hate relationship with his favorite team.
Teacher kills masked teen, learns it was son
A small Connecticut town was sent reeling in grief and confusion Friday after a popular fifth-grade teacher shot and killed a knife-wielding prowler in a black ski mask, only to discover it was his 15-year-old son.
Peanut sale to aid patient
A boiled peanut sale is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today to benefit a former Lee County resident who needs a lung transplant.
With nearly $1M payday, Albany State A.D. calls trip to Chicago tremendous opportunity
The Chicago Football Classic made Albany State an offer it couldn't refuse this past offseason: Come play at Soldier Field, all expenses paid --- and then some.
RYDER CUP: Team U.S.A. takes early lead vs. Europeans
Despite another off day from Tiger Woods, the Americans are up by two on the Europeans after Round 1 of the Ryder Cup.
MillerCoors volunteers help clean Flint River
September is Great Water Month at MillerCoors across the country, and local volunteers turn out for garbage duty at the Flint.
Political links get attention
Glenn Delk of Atlanta says the Constitution prohibits state school districts from political activity involving Amendment 1.
Dill: JCOC tour a life-changing event
An Albany industry leader gains new insights into the U.S. military through the recent Department of Defense Joint Civilian Orientation Conference.
Once upon a disappearance
I've written variations of this column a couple of times during the past 20 years, but certain occasions bear revisiting -- and surely the disappearance of a friend is one.
YMCA partnering in DOE grant program
As you may be aware, the Albany Area YMCA recently announced that we were awarded a five-year, $2 million grant from the Department of Education to serve 125 children at Magnolia Elementary School. We are pleased that the DOE has chosen to fund this program and excited that the Dougherty County School System and other community partners have made a commitment to support our efforts to make a difference in our community.
Replace this greed before game's over
When even Scott Walker and Paul Ryan kind-of, sort-of side with labor against management, who knows what else is possible? Maybe they'll endorse tax increases and say nice things about teachers unions.
Mission Change planning fall activities
LaDonna Urick feels the members of the Exchange Club of Albany are family when it comes to community service.
Go for the larger argument, Mitt
In mid-September 2008, Lehman Brothers collapsed and the bottom fell out of the financial system. Barack Obama handled it coolly. John McCain did not. Obama won the presidency. (Given the country's condition, he would have won anyway. But this sealed it.)
DCPD: Home invasion leaves two arrested, one on run
Two arrests and a man on the run after Dougherty County home invasion, police report.
Governor appoints five to Miller County School Board
The governor removed the board members in late April because of in-fighting.
Annie Lois Fedd
Annie Lois Fedd, 81, Donalsonville, died September 26, 2012
Oscar G. Davenport
Oscar G. Davenport, 59, died September 22, 2012
Bernard Slappy
Bernard Slappy, 55, Bainbridge, died September 27, 2012
Mary Eugenia Ramsey Kimler
Mary Kimler, 75, Damascus, died September 26, 2012
Margaret E. Smith
Margaret E. Smith, 60, died September 26, 2012
James F. Gibbs
James F. Gibbs, 81, Ben Hill County, died September 27, 2012
Walter C. Upson
Walter C. Upson, 56, Blakely, died September 19, 2012
Alisa Faye Bell
Alisa Faye Bell, 47, Donalsonville, died September 28, 2012
Larry Sirmans
Larry Sirmans, 73, Irwin County, died September 27, 2012
Maria W. Shotts
Maria W. Shotts, 85, Albany died September 27, 2012
George L. Deese, Sr.
George L. Deese, Sr., 79, Albany, died September 28, 2012
McArthur Cicero
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ALBANY HERALD 'GUESSPERTS:' Week 5
Herald sports editor Danny Aller and staff writers Mike Phillips, John Millikan and Matt Stewart --- along with, for the first year, WFXL Fox 31 sports anchor Andrew Schnitker --- make their latest prep football picks in Week 5 of "Guessperts" as Stewart surges to the lead after Week 4 with Phillips and Millikan hot on his heels.
Thronateeska offers free admission Saturday
Inclusive by design, Museum Day Live! fulfills Smithsonian Media’s mission to make cultural education accessible to everyone.
Iraqi convicts riot, escape from prison; 12 killed
Prisoners seized weapons and set off hours-long clashes with security guards at a prison in Saddam Hussein's hometown.
THURSDAY'S PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Dougherty falls to Cairo; SCA stunned
Dougherty clinches the Region 1-AAAA No. 3 seed despite a 6-5 loss to Cairo. (ADDS: Sherwood, SGA, Westwood and Crisp Academy)
PREP FOOTBALL PREDICTION COLUMN: Time to toast Lowe
Herald High School Beat Writer Mike Phillips gives much-deserved props to Deerfield football coach Allen Lowe, who can secure his 200th career win tonight if the Knights beat rival Sherwood.
Panthers release 2013 schedule; PIFL adds two new teams
The defending PIFL champion Albany Panthers announce their 2013 schedule Thursday, as well as reveal that two new teams have been added to the league.
UGA to name radio booth after Munson
The Bulldogs’ legendary radio announcer Larry Munson will be honored before Saturday’s home game against Tennessee. (ADDS: Note on RB Harton out with surgery)
They meet again
Sherwood meets Deerfield tonight at Webb Memorial in the highly anticipated annual rivalry game between Albany’s two private school GISA teams.
With playoff spot clinched, talk of MVP, batting title heat up for Giants’ Posey
Leesburg’s Buster Posey is a leading candidate for National League MVP, and Thursday he also took the lead for the NL batting title over the Pirates’ Andrew McCuthen with less than a week left in the regular season.
Braves sweep Marlins as Hanson ends losing skid
Tommy Hanson wins for the first time in eight starts Thursday when he allows just two runs in a 6-2 victory against the Marlins.
