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TUESDAY'S PREP ROUNDUP: Dougherty softball wins fourth game in a row; Lee volleyball rolls
The Lady Trojans, who have struggled on the softball diamond in recent years, are enjoying quite a bit of success this season --- including four straight wins following Tuesday's victory against city rival Albany. (ADDS: roundup items on Sherwood-Terrell, Crisp Academy-Westwood, Lee County-Schley and Tiftarea-Deerfield softball; and Lee County volleyball).
Game week finally here as Falcons prepare to face Chiefs in 2012 opener
The 2012 season opener for the Falcons is just four days away on the road at the Chiefs.
UGA NOTEBOOK: Bulldogs ready to (rudely) welcome Missouri to the SEC; Richt mum on starting RB
The Bulldogs say Tuesday that they’re looking at their game at Missouri — the Tigers’ first SEC duel — as nothing more than a “business trip.”
Settling in
David Kooi has been a member of the ASU football team for only a little more than a month, but the former Division-I QB is fitting in fine with the Rams thanks to teammates like the man he beat for the job, backup Kennan Grissett.
Flatpicking champ to hold workshop, concert
One of the world’s most renowned guitar teachers is planning a two-day workshop in Albany.
Seniors can take steps to avoid victimization
Criminals never seem to sleep or take time off, especially those who target our senior citizens.
Calf now part of family circus
It was a sweet sight, no doubt. My heart is always drawn to God’s animal creatures, especially those who have found themselves abandoned young.
First Lady: The president is just like you
Michelle Obama's message: President Barack Obama is just like you.
Astronomy program set for home schoolers
Home school students can learn about astronomy through a course at the Wetherbee Planetarium.
Election day is the time to take back the country
In a letter to the editor, Lake Adams of Pelham says that Election day is the time to take back the country.
Movie reveals President Obama’s motivations
In a letter to the editor, Bobby Powell of Albany says that a movie reveals President Obama’s motivations.
Albany City Commission considers stormwater fee
A proposed stormwater user fee plan would require all Albany users, even tax-exempt entities, to pay for usage.
It's the investigators who owe DCSS an explanation
It was rock and roll poet Paul Simon who noted, “A man hears what he wants to hear, and he disregards the rest.”
U.S. sets new record — for national debt
The federal government has accomplished one thing this year. It has cornered the market on red ink. On Tuesday, the Treasury Department made the dubious announcement. The nation had wrapped up August with a debt topping $16 trillion.
West Nile reported in Miller County
There had been 65 deaths in the United States reported in connection to West Nile this year, including three in Southwest Georgia.
Leesburg City Council accepts sales tax offer
Budget meetings are planned to help council members deal with receiving less money from the Local Option Sales Tax.
Trinity Lutheran rebounds from 1994 flood to celebrate 50th year
Six feet of water swamped the building, but not the spirit of its parishioners.
Crash shuts down traffic at Jefferson and Liberty
Westbound traffic lanes were soon cleared and re-opened following a crash Tuesday afternoon on the Liberty Expressway bypass.
Clara Blackburn Isler Brown
Clara Blackburn Isler Brown, 92, Albany, died September 1, 2012
Arie D. Walker
Arie D. Walker, Atlanta, died September 1, 2012
Katherine Turner
Katherine Sheridan Turner, 91, Maysville, died September 1, 2012
Mary Alice Teal Williams
Mary Alice Teal Williams, 75, died August 31, 2012
Jo Brown Knighten
Jo Brown Knighten, 71, Sylvester died September 1, 2012
Debra Young Doyle
Debra Young Doyle, 57, Albany, died September 1, 2012
Carlton Price
Carlton Price, 83, Albany, died September 1, 2012
Oliver Broom
Oliver Broom, 93, Irwin County, died September 4, 2012
Gloria Nell Webb Boyett
Gloria Nell Webb Boyett, 80, Sylvester, died September 3, 2012
Alicia Renea Merritt
Alicia Renea Merritt, Americus, died September 2, 2012
Jon Dewey Ayres
Jon Dewey Ayres, 55, Moscow, Russia, died August 20, 2012
Zoe Harper Rosario
Zoe Harper Rosario, infant, Bainbridge, died August 30, 2012
Ronald Lavon Hurst
Ronald Lavon Hurst, 51, of Cairo, GA died September 1, 2012
Ronnie Edwards
Ronnie Edwards, 53, Albany, died August 30, 2012
Doris Gissendaner Cochran
Doris Gissendaner Cochran, 95, Sylvester, died September 3, 2012
Daniel D. Dillard
Daniel D. Dillard, 67, Terrell County, died September 1, 2012
Tyler Smith
Tyler Smith, 16, Leesburg, died September 1, 2012
George Earl Capps Powell
George Earl Capps "Skip Powell", 61, Leesburg, died September 1, 2012
Loretta Smith
Loretta Smith, 50, Albany, died September 4, 2012
Ulysee Bess
Ulysee Bess, 80, Albany, died September 3, 2012
Ruth Daniels
Ruth Daniels, 90, died September 4, 2012
Why does Social Security Administration need 174,000 bullets?
It didn't take long for the Internet to start buzzing with conspiracy theories after the Social Security Administration posted a notice that it was purchasing 174,000 hollow-point bullets.
Monroe stays No. 1; Westover moves into Herald’s Fab 5 Poll
Monroe’s last-second loss to Brooks County doesn’t cost the Tornadoes the top spot, while Westover’s win against Class AAAAAA Tift County moves the Patriots into the Fab 5 Poll.
City, WG&L discuss gas plant cleanup options
Exploratory digging on an environmentally hazardous site in Albany is expected to begin in January.
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Wheelchair-bound man takes on stunt
See what happens as Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham takes on the Megaramp in Brazil.
Suspect charged in assault on officer
One person is in custody after police interrupted a burglary in progress, officials say.
Tough to take
Virginia Tech hits a 41-yard field goal at the end of regulation to force OT and beat Georgia Tech in Monday’s season opener, 20-17.
Restaurant and individual robbed early Sunday morning
Albany police respond to at least 69 incidents over the holiday weekend.
Gulf oil industry coming back to life
Experts expect the spike in prices that accompanied Isaac to head back down in coming weeks. Metro Albany pump prices were below the state and national averages on Labor Day.
