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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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Dougherty County Jail Report - May 20, 2013

These are individuals who were booked into the Dougherty County Jail May 9-16. The listing includes name, date of booking, law enforcement agency, reason for booking, bond and date of release.

Majesty of Albany Theatre endures

People, Places & Things

The Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority is working to restore and repurpose a city landmark.

In the Military - May 20, 2013

This is a periodic column that reports on Southwest Georgians who are in or joining the military.

The Big 10: May 10-17, 2013

These were the most-read stories at albanyherald.com for the week of May 10-17,2013.

Albany City Manager James Taylor preaches austerity in city budget

Albany’s city manager says the city must focus on the services it is responsible for providing.

Albany preparing for SB&T Bike Race

As many as 300 cyclists are expected next weekend for the competition.

Virus a chronic threat to tomatoes

Researchers say eradicating the tomato yellow curl virus is unlikely, so they're focusing on better management of it.

Albany cancer study to be presented in Canada

Statistics show that about 3,010 new cases of bone cancer will be diagnosed in 2013, resulting in about 1,440 deaths.

On the Job with Melissa Childs

Melissa Childs, the 2013 Teacher of the Year for the Dougherty County School System, recently sat down with J.D. Sumner to talk about her job and her strategy for winning over students in the classroom.