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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
Features column
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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Twinkle twinkle little bug
Features Columnist
It’s happening again, I noticed just the other night. The luciferin is combining with adenosine triphosphate and making luciferyl adenylate and pyrophosphate on the surface of the luciferase enzyme.
July 4: Food, fun and fireworks at the fairgrounds
The city of Albany has an entire day’s worth of events planned for its Independence Day celebration.
Music can lighten up dark times
Religion Columnist
The New York Times printed a fascinating report from William Grimes on May 27, “Something Happened on the Way to Bountiful: Everyone Sang Along.”
Hospital Authority, Phoebe agree to halt integration of Phoebe North pending administrative trial
Phoebe officials have agreed to maintain the viability of Phoebe North until the completion of a full administrative trial on the merits and all related appeals.
Albany Tech celebrates its Arbor Day with tree planting
The college planted a Live Oak in the greenspace in front of the school's Nathaniel Cross Building.
Sea Mobile coming to Chehaw Saturday
Chehaw is celebrating World Ocean Day with a new traveling exhibit, crafts, movies and educational events.
Charlie Daniels still fiddlin’ hot
Features Column
This past weekend, I went to Wild Adventures with the wife, 8-year-old Hurricane boy and 9-year-old Princess.
Story’s great, fuzzy on date
Features Columnist
My parents told great stories. I’ve told you that. How they would both weave long, intriguing tales from not much of a story or one that was so good to begin with that it took little embellishment.
Selfless attitude set Admiral Nimitz apart
Features Columnist
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — This community of 10,643 with an old-world German heritage represents what immigration should be all about.
Being alert at all times key to safe jogging
Features Columnist
A couple of months ago in my April article, I shared my concerns about the safety of our citizens who ride bicycles on the public roadways in Dougherty County.
Make deliberate choices in caring for yourself
Features Columnist
With so much going on in our lives, it is so important that we take time to take care of ourselves.
Deaf teenager excels in the world of sound
Approximately three out of every 1,000 babies are born with some sort of hearing loss, officials say.
St. Patrick's garden plots offer 'food for a thousand'
People, Places & Things
Vegetables and produce from 18 garden beds will be distributed to families in need.
Looking Back - June 2, 2013
History column
Each week Albany Herald researcher Mary Braswell looks for interesting events, places and people from the past. You can contact her at (229) 888-9371 or mary.braswell@albanyherald.com.
Charity comes from the heart
Features Columnist
Some people think that giving to charity means throwing coins into a bucket at Christmastime, writing a check each year, or leaving money behind after they are gone.
