Albany Herald

Wooden crosses designed to honor fallen soldiers

May 22, 2013

For the first time, fallen area soldiers will be honored with crosses at the Albany Mall.

Dougherty officials see budget positives

The Dougherty County Commission is considering a spending plan that includes cuts throughout.

County ponders library reopening

The Dougherty Library Board has offered options that would allow for one of two closed library branches to reopen.

Sherrod, Group takes Baker School Board gripes to attorney general

Shirley Sherrod leads a group that is voicing concerns about issues with the Baker County School Board.

Firefighters hope to form rescue dive team

With preliminary approval from the City Commission, Albany Fire Department officials hope to establish a rescue dive team.

Bishop urges reconsideration of postal centers

The U.S. Postal Service lost $1.9 billion during the second quarter of the year.

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Driver charged with hit-and-run accident

Warrants have been issued for Dewayne Hogan in connection with a hit-and-run accident on the 3900 block of Radium Springs Road, police officials say.

Police look for assault suspect

The Albany Police Department’s Criminal Investigative Bureau is seeking help from the community in locating Kizzie Lashay Coleman, 21. Coleman is sought for an assault on her sisters, Latasha and Shonta Coleman, officials say.

Bright of the Day - May 22, 2013

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

Job creation fund one step from approval

A proposal by the city of Albany would make millions of dollars available to encentivize job growth in the community.

Police/Fire/EMS - May 22, 2013

Albany police respond to 41 incidents.

Squawk of the Day - May 22, 2013

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

Phipps named chief appeals judge

Presiding Judge Herbert E. Phipps, of Albany, will be sworn in to his new position on June 25.

Terrell leads Albany area schools in cohort graduation rates

The State Department of Education on Tuesday released Georgia's most recent public high school cohort graduation rates, which included a surprise locally.

Albany to give dog ordinance more bite

Pit bull owners will have more restrictions placed on their animals under a proposed new city ordinance.

Albany City Commissioners plan to convene the city's Citizens Advisory Committee to discuss a new dangerous dog ordinance that would come with more enforcement teeth.