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THURSDAY'S PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Dougherty softball stays hot, upsets Westover
The suddenly-resurgent Dougherty softball program continues to be on a tear as the Lady Trojans win their fifth straight game Thursday, the latest victory coming against city rival Westover. (ADDS: roundup items on SGA-Deerfield, Randolph Southern-Fullington, Sherwood-Brookwood and Lee County-Bainbridge softball)
Olens recalls battles with feds
Georgia’s attorney general tells the Albany Rotary Club that his job has had its surprises.
Dog attacks, kills 4-year-old
A Seminole County boy dies in his front yard after a canine attack Wednesday, law enforcement officials say.
PREP FOOTBALL PREDICTION COLUMN: Westover steps up
Herald High School Writer Mike Phillips says he respects Westover for putting together arguably the toughest schedule in Southwest Georgia this season, but that doesn't mean he thinks the Pats can upend state power Jonesboro tonight at Hugh Mills.
Albany razes dilapidated Shoney's restaurant
An East Albany eyesore joins a growing list of blighted buildings demolished by the city.
City retirees ask board to keep Medicare B
The city of Albany has told retirees it will no longer fund Medicare Part B reimbursements after Dec. 31.
Albany man hits lottery
Richard Payne cashes in a big $500,000 lottery ticket.
Aerial assault
Lee County is ready to renew another rivalry matchup with Albany High tonight in a game expected to be a pass-happy, high-flying affair.
ASU transfer QB Kooi talks about former team FAU’s near upset in 2012 opener
Former FAU QB David Kooi still keeps tabs on his team since transferring to ASU, and he was as surprised as anyone when the Owls were nearly upset in their opener last week.
Albany Area Players of the Week Poll: Voting closed
Lee County star running back Kenneth Hurley wins The Albany Herald's Player of the Week.
United Way kicks off fundraising campaign
More than 250 attend the local United Way’s kickoff luncheon, which has set a goal of raising $1.2 million.
Police/Fire/EMS report for September 7, 2012
Video game has violent ending.
Dougherty County grand jury indicts five
During its last meeting, the July term grand jury indicts five people and offers its ending recomendations to officials.
Squawk of the Day - Sept. 7, 2012
For more squawks, pick up a copy of today's Albany Herald.
Report: US health care system wastes $750B a year
The U.S. health care system squanders $750 billion a year — roughly 30 cents of every medical dollar — through unneeded care, byzantine paperwork, fraud and other waste, the influential Institute of Medicine said Thursday in a report that ties directly into the presidential campaign.
Stocks soar after European Central Bank unveils bond buying effort
The last time the stock market was this high, the Great Recession was turning a month old, and stocks were headed for a headlong descent.
James Bernard Royal
James Bernard Royal, 36, Columbus, died September 2, 2012
Patricia Ann Mathis
Patricia Ann Mathis, 56, Leesburg, died August 31, 2012
Kenneth Wayne Greene
Kenneth Wayne Greene, 74 Albany, died September 3, 2012
Cloteel Holt Saunders
Cloteel Holt Saunders, 84, Scooterville, died September 6, 2012
Joe Nathan Gardner
Joe Nathan Gardner, 57, Albany, died September 3, 2012
Wallace Freeny
Wallace Freeny, 59, Cordele, died September 4, 2012
Udelle Sadler Shirah
Udelle Sadler Shirah, 76, Camilla, died September 5, 2012
Arie D. Walker
Arie D. Walker, Mariette, died September 1, 2012
Janar L. Cooke
Janar L. Cooke, 36, died September 3, 2012
Edward Moore
Edward Moore, 46, of Macon County
Ulysee Bess
Ulysee Bess, 80, Albany, died September 3, 2012
Ernest Richardson, Jr.
Ernest Richardson, Jr., 69, Georgetown, died August 31, 2012
Kenadi Cheyenne Watts
Kenadi Cheyenne Watts, Desoto, GA died September 2, 2012
Odis Hooks
Odis Hooks, 81, Pelham, died September 1, 2012
Rufus Williams
Rufus Williams of Sylvester, died August 31, 2012
Emma Nelson Carter
Emma Nelson Carter, 90, Leesburg, died September 3, 2012
Willie James Powell
Willie James Powell, 64, Dawson, died September 1, 2012
Tommy Lee Johnson
Tommy Lee Johnson, 51, died August 22, 2012
Oversight weak on expense system for Ga. lawmakers
Georgia lawmakers face little scrutiny and few standards when they claim upward of $1 million annually in expense pay under a system that relies heavily on their honesty.
Amazon retooling the Kindle to take on the IPad
Amazon is updating its Kindle Fire tablet computer as it steps up competition with Apple's iPad.
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Rush hour
On a stretch of highway in Russia, two civilians get the scare of their life after witnessing a rare site.
Porter named replacement judge in Heard suit
J. Richard Porter is named to hear Heard suit against DOCO board of elections.
US unemployment aid applications decline to 365K
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell by 12,000 last week, a hopeful signal that the job market may be improving.
EPA action could impact gas prices
A move by the Environmental Protection Agency could have a direct impact on what Georgians pay at the pump.
Cowboys romp past Giants, 24-17, to open season
The Cowboys open the 2012 NFL season with a 24-17 victory against the Giants, thanks to QB Tony Romo, who threw for 307 yards and three touchdowns.
Roddick loses fourth round U.S. Open match, slips off into retirement
Andy Roddick, who announced he would retire at the end of the U.S. Open, loses his fourth round match on Wednesday, gives a speech to the crowd and retires from tennis -- while Roger Federer is ousted from the tournament by Tomas Berdych.
Shake it off
The Yellow Jackets must quickly forget about Monday's overtime loss against Virgina Tech and focus on Saturday and Presbyterian.
Minor, Braves slam door on Rockies, 1-0
Mike Minor tosses six innings of no-hit ball and Craig Kembrel finishes off Colorado with his first four-out save as the Braves beat the Rockies, 1-0, on Wednesday night.
