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State show to take revelers through ‘world’s end’
Another Alien Astronaut, Meow Kapow and DJ Billy Ocean will perform during a ‘final-day’ blowout at Albany’s State Theatre.
Elf is something I'd like to shelf
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Elf On a Shelf. Elf on a Shelf. May the creator of this plague upon Christmas holiday tranquility be forced to celebrate Christmas with Rosanne Barr and Ellen Degenerate.
The writings of Charlie Tinker
Editor Note: This is the second installment of a three-part series. It is running over a five week period rather than three consecutive weeks.
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Be careful what you ingest in mind, body
Features Columnist
If we are starving, we are more likely to eat anything we can find without any concern for our wellbeing, but when we are full and content, we are more selective about when and what we eat.
Albany Museum of Art unveils newly-renovated spaces (WITH VIDEO)
The leadership of the Albany Museum of Art showed off a newly-completed phase of renovations that has transformed some of the public spaces within the facility.
Sasser venue to host country star Cagle
Chris Cagle has scored two No. 1 country albums and a chart-topping single in his almost 20-year career.
Law enforcers hold annual barbecue competition
Area law enforcement officers look forward to their traditional cook-off and feast.
Law enforcement officers go for the strike
Smooth Rollers Bowling Association members take their turns at bowling during Tuesday night’s first Law Enforcement Memorial Week Bowling Tournament.
Local artists nominated for GA Music Award
Area country and hip-hop artists are looking for fan support in their quest to win statewide recognition.
UBL set to unleash debut album
The hip-hop/rock hybrid band Unbreakable Bloodline will host an album release concert at the State Theatre.
Jolie undergoes preventative double Mastectomy
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has had a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer and says she hopes her story will inspire other women fighting the life-threatening disease.
Lee girl named state pageant finalist
A Lee County girl has been named as a state finalist in the National American Miss Georgia pageant.
Club designates top yard for May
The Daffodil Garden Club has named this Albany residence as its Yard of the Month for May.
Annual Daylily Show this weekend at mall
As many as 100 to 150 entries are expected Saturday for the Albany Hemerocallis Society's 31st annual show.
Former Lee actor brings Civil War play to State Theatre
Stan Clardy’s one-man play “Soldiers in Gray, a Musical Journey” tells the story of a typical Confederate soldier.
Motherhood, new respect for different moms
Features Columnist
I thought I was a good mother. After learning of the extraordinary feats of some other mothers, however, I gained a whole new respect for another mothering world — the four (and more) legged one.
Births 12 May 2013
Unless otherwise noted, the following births took place at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany from April 29-May4.
Let's play this summer at camp
Parents, take a break this summer and sign up your child for one of the many are day or overnight camps.

