Stella M. Johnson
Stella M. Johnson, 93, of Camilla, died Thursday, May 23, 2013.
Thelma Wallace
Thelma Wallace , 66, of,Camilla, died, Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
Mauldin & Jenkins acquires Chattanooga company
Albany-based Mauldin & Jenkins announced Thursday the acquisition of a Chattanooga firm, boosting their footprint throughout the Southeast.
Hundreds set to race downtown Saturday
More than 318 racers have registered for a Memorial Day wekend cycling event.
Could a non-citizen end up indicting Americans?
As officials in one Georgia county continue to clean up the legal mess caused with a non-U.S. citizen somehow ended up on a grand jury and issued indictments on more than 100 cases, local authorities say they believe enough safe guards are in place to thwart most from being able to sit on grand or trial juries.
Water main rupture sends MCLB workers home Thursday
MCLB-Albany has a severe drop in water pressure Thursday following the rupture of a water main.
Albany, Southwest Georgia jobless rates move downward
A county-by-county breakdown from the Labor Department shows that Dougherty County had an unemployment rate of 9.5 percent in April.
Tyranny is no longer ‘lurking’ just around the corner
Given last week’s revelation that the IRS targeted conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status, it’s worth recalling President Obama’s Ohio State University commencement address. The president decried “voices” warning “that tyranny is always lurking just around the corner.” It’s no longer lurking. It’s here.
Wimps take on the barbarians
Opinion column
An all too familiar scene was enacted on the campus of Swarthmore College during a meeting on May 4th to discuss demands by student activists for the college to divest itself of its investments in companies that dealt in fossil fuels.
High school uniforms a lesson in control theory
Guest commentary
Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you that there are a few things that brand me, which include my affinities for great teaching and learning, good food, fashion and travel. In fact, my emphatic conviction that fashion is a channel for individuality and a very common form of self expression would lead one to question why I would vie for high school students in the local public school system to wear uniforms.
Bright of the Day - May 23, 2013
Get a copy of the Friday Albany Herald to read about positive things going on in metro Albany.
Squawk of the Day - May 23, 2013
Pick up a copy of the Friday Albany Herald to find out what everyone's squawking about.
Dawson police arrest one on marijuana charge
A Dawson man faces a charge of marijuana possession with intent to distribute.
Police, Fire and EMS Reports - May 23, 2013
These are calls answered by Dougherty County and Albany public safety agencies Tuesday and early Wednesday,
B.J. Upton: I will live up to big expectations
B.J. Upton isn't exactly living up to the expectations that came along with his $75.25 million contract, but he is asking people not to give up on him just yet.
ASU track & field has high hopes for nationals
Albany State will send six of its top men’s track & field stars to the NCAA Division II national meet, which begins today in Pueblo, Colo.
Who IS this guy?
In back-to-back games, the legend and mystique of Evan Gattis grows after the rookie plays hero two days in a row for a pair of Braves wins.
Area Georgia baseball signees remain committed to Dogs after Perno’s ouster
Five former Southwest Georgia high school baseball stars don’t waver in their commitment to UGA after head coach David Perno leaves the program Monday.
Rather than golf, PGA Championship becomes focus of feuding Woods, Garcia
Sergio Garcia's beef with Tiger Woods was turned up a notch this week when he made a seemingly racist remark about inviting Woods to dinner and serving "fried chicken."
Probation given in vehicular homicide case
A Lee County man is sentenced in the vehicle death of a 14-year-old.
