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Supreme Court to hear prayer case

Both the Albany and Dougherty County commissions open their voting meetings with prayer.

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Airport terminal construction in final stages

Officials at the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport hope to get a certificate of occupancy for a new terminal by June 2.

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Parker: Growing ATC landlocked

For the second year in the last three, Albany Tech is a finalist for the state's top technical college.

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Commission says no to NYSP funding

The County Commission rejects a funding request from the National Youth Sports Program.

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Denial of convicted murderer's motion upheld

Calvin Sessions was found guilty of multiple charges, including murder, by a Dougherty County jury in 1997.

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City settles on Albany Heights property

The city has settled its lawsuit over funding owed for the Albany Heights property.

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Tift/Lowndes law enforcement nab suspected drug trafficker

A multi-jurisdictional investigation has resulted in the capture of a Tifton man who police say was attempting to buy more than 50 pounds of marijuana.

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APD responds to Sunday aggravated assault

The Albany Police Department responded to an aggravated assault early Sunday morning, police reports show.

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Bright of the day - May 21, 2013

For more brights, pick up a copy of today's Herald.

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Squawk of the day - May 21, 2013

For more squawks, pick up a copy of today's Herald.

Phoebe committee reviews medical staff applicants

The Phoebe medical staff takes looks into a physician applicant's qualifications before appointments are made.

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County to send letter in support of Phoebe

The Dougherty County Commission joins the EDC in offering support for Phoebe in its battle with the FTC.

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Police/Fire/EMS report for May 21, 2013

APD responds to at least 79 incidents

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Shooting investigated at Albany gas station

The Albany Police Department was called to the Oasis convenience store on South Slappey Boulevard at 1:21 p.m. on Monday in reference to a shooting. Officials say an investigation into the incident found that Dilip K. Joshi, 41, the manager of the store, was discovered deceased from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The discovery was made by a co-worker who heard a weapon being discharged inside the business.

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