Albany Herald

Tifway withstands test of time

Turfgrass developer sees his efforts on Georgia's football field.

Fundraising work continues for Senior Life Enrichment Center

The Senior Life Enrichment Center being constructed for the SOWEGA Council on Aging is set to be complete at the end of November.

Best and worst jobs of 2013

CareerCast has ranked the top 200 jobs of 2013 based on a variety of factors and topping the list? Actuaries.

Economic Development pioneer Clifton dies at 84

During his time with the Albany chamber, Lamar Clifton helped bring a number of large industries to the region.

Publix, employees make United Way donation

Publix Super Markets Inc. and its employees in metro Albany have donated more than $65,000 to United Way of Southwest Georgia.

Georgia Power to buy wind power from Oklahoma

Georgia Power plans to start buying wind power and distributing it to customers in 2016, the latest step by the utility to boost its limited use of renewables.

Rheda Hall, the first lady of the All American Fun Park, has died

Rheda Hall, half of the fun-filled duo that has run Albany's All American Fun Park for decades has died. She was 79.

Georgia farmers find help in Rains

Glen Rains says his ultimate goal is to develop an automated field scout for growers.

Kitchen inspections for April 21, 2013

Here are the results of receent kitchen inspections for Dougherty and Lee counties.

On the Job with Lonnie Ballard

Businessman Lonnie Ballard recently participated in a question-and-answer session with The Herald’s J.D. Sumner.

Albany officials: Bethel housing project worth the investment

Albany officials have voted to allocate $500,000 in HUD-generated HOME funds to renovate a local 98-unit apartment complex.

Insecticide research focuses on efficiency

Researchers look to balance environmental concerns with productivity.

Georgia jobless rate improves

A surge in new jobs, combined with steadily slowing layoffs, added up to an unemployment rate of 8.4 percent in Georgia in March.

ATC career fair sees uptick in participation

More than 50 employers participated in Thursday’s job fair.

City OKs funding for pedestrian bridge

A proposed SPLOST-funded project would offer Albany Technical College students safer passage across a busy road.

A proposed SPLOST-funded project would offer ATC students safer passage across a busy road.

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