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Hundreds set to race downtown Saturday

May 23, 2013

More than 318 racers have registered for a Memorial Day wekend cycling event.

Spring Fest to make downtown debut Saturday

The free event will be conducted Saturday in downtown Albany.

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.

Former Lee County resident charged with unemployment fraud

State officials say they're cracking down on fraudulent claims

A former Lee County resident's arrest on unemployment benefit fraud highlights what state officials say is a renewed effort to cut fraud from the benefit program.

Mauldin & Jenkins acquires Chattanooga company

Albany-based Mauldin & Jenkins announced Thursday the acquisition of a Chattanooga firm, boosting their footprint throughout the Southeast.

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Bright of the Day - May 24, 2013

Pick up a copy of The Herald on Friday to read about some of the good things going on in metro Albany.

Squawk of the Day - May 24, 2013

Pick up a copy of The Herald on Friday to see what people are squawking about.

Albany woman attacked by pit bull

A woman tells police she was attacked by a dog while walking in Albany.

Crime Stoppers for May 24, 2013

Police are looking for Octavian Lanovis Walton for aggravated assault.

Needs assessment to go before Phoebe Putney Hospital board

Maternal and child health is among the priority items identified through a community needs assessment recently conducted at Phoebe Putney Hospital.

Police/Fire/EMS report for Maay 24, 2013

APD responds to at least 34 incidents.

Insurance firm adds two principals

Doherty, Duggan, Hart & Tiernan Insurors is the updated name of the Albany company.

Darton launches free online math prep course

The Compass Test math review course is designed to help potential students ease into college math.

Gang Task Force presents 'Gangs 101'

A monthly forum strives to educate the public on gang activity in Albany.

Albany Police Department in hiring mode

The APD recently hired 16 new officers and is looking to add more in the coming months.

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.