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Sumter hospital workers rally to back Oklahoma facility
Donations and a signed banner will be sent from an Americus hospital to hospital staffers in Moore, Okla.
Dog bite prevention week recognized
A traditionally toothy problem is addressed by veterinarians, letter carriers and municipalities.
Law enforcement agencies launch summer initiative
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Dog owner charged for bite attack
The owner of a dog has been charged in a biting incident Thursday, police officials say.
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Wooden crosses designed to honor fallen soldiers
For the first time, fallen area soldiers will be honored with crosses at the Albany Mall.
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.
County ponders library reopening
The Dougherty Library Board has offered options that would allow for one of two closed library branches to reopen.
Dougherty officials see budget positives
The Dougherty County Commission is considering a spending plan that includes cuts throughout.
DCSS Transportation Committee sends items to full board
Recommendations include the purchase of seven more new school buses and the replacement of vehicle security cameras.
Southwestern State Hospital to close Dec. 31
There are about 600 employees currently at the Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville.
Bishop urges reconsideration of postal centers
The U.S. Postal Service lost $1.9 billion during the second quarter of the year.
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.
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.
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.
Phipps named chief appeals judge
Presiding Judge Herbert E. Phipps, of Albany, will be sworn in to his new position on June 25.
Counties
- Sloppy start
- Braves-Mets suspended late Friday, will resume today
- French Open seeds released; Nadal, Djokovic could meet in semifinals
- AUTO RACING NOTEBOOK: Andretti hopes to finally end family curse at Indy; Hamlin wins Charlotte pole with record run
- BRAVES NOTEBOOK: With Atlanta's bullpen depleted, Avilan’s role will be increased
- Crisp blown out in GISA Class A Final Four series by Bethlehem
- Albany's Skinner remains in hunt at Senior PGA
- Dog owner charged for bite attack
- Police/Fire/EMS report for May 25, 2013
- Meet Billy Griner, the hardest-working man in the DCSS
Obituaries
- Ann Odom Bush
- Irvin Buchannon, Sr.
- Mary Elizabeth Middleton Shippey
- Irene Peterson
- Hakim Lewis
- Hayward F. O'Neal
- Michelena Swanson
- Beulah M. Goines
- Alesia Faye Ross
- Mary Walker
Public Safety
- Dog owner charged for bite attack
- Police/Fire/EMS report for May 25, 2013
- Law enforcement agencies launch summer initiative
- Dog bite prevention week recognized
- Albany woman attacked by pit bull 11 comments
- Crime Stoppers for May 24, 2013
- Police/Fire/EMS report for Maay 24, 2013
- Gang Task Force presents 'Gangs 101' 2 comments
- Albany Police Department in hiring mode 4 comments
- Dawson police arrest one on marijuana charge 2 comments
Blogs
- Can this phone revolutionize the smart phone market?
- Sometimes a picture says it all ... 3 comments
- Is the city set to kill the multimodal project? 1 comment
- When did bashing a police officer become patriotic? 5 comments
- Oh the irony...legislators ban cameras from hearing on 'Open Government' 4 comments
- Whitney Houston
- Good, good, good
- SPEAK UP!
- Dogs, family and food
- Commissioner officially gets 'schooled' 1 comment
