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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.

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Dog bite prevention week recognized

A traditionally toothy problem is addressed by veterinarians, letter carriers and municipalities.

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Law enforcement agencies launch summer initiative

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Police/Fire/EMS report for May 25, 2013

APD responds to at least 35 incidents.

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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.

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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.

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County ponders library reopening

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

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Dougherty officials see budget positives

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

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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.

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Southwestern State Hospital to close Dec. 31

There are about 600 employees currently at the Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bright of the Day - May 22, 2013

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

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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.

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Police/Fire/EMS - May 22, 2013

Albany police respond to 41 incidents.

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Squawk of the Day - May 22, 2013

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

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Phipps named chief appeals judge

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

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