Baker County
Python imports halted
A number of constrictor snake species, including Burmese pythons, have been blocked from import into the United States.
Region’s jobless rates up
The unemployment rate for Dougherty County was 11 percent in December, up from 10.9 percent the previous month.
Baker County FSA Office may face consolidation
A public meeting is scheduled in Baker County for comments on a proposed consolidation of the Farm Service Agency there.
Public meeting set on merging of Baker County FSA office
Members of the Georgia management team for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency have scheduled a meeting on Jan. 26 in Newton to get feedback from the public on the planned merger of the baker County FSA office.
Cledus Penny has an addiction — to dulcimers
The American dulcimer, also called an Appalachian lap dulcimer, the ancient musical instrument is making a bit of a comeback.
Rick Allen to challenge again for House seat
A Columbus Republican says he knows he’ll be facing an uphill battle in challenging Sanford Bishop for his U.S. House seat.
Dressed up for the holidays
The season of lights dawns again in Southwest Georgia as communities spruce up and schedule celebration events. (Includes calendar of events.)
Assistant DA takes new job
Heather Lanier plans to leave the Dougherty District Attorney’s Office here and move to the South Georgia Judicial Circuit as an assistant district attorney.
In the Field with Brad Haire: Cattle update Nov. 8, 2011
Brad Haire talks with UGA Cooperative Extension economist Curt Lacy about tough decisions facing the cattle industry.
Polls ready for voters
A new mayor, three city commissioners and issues on school funding and Sunday alcohol sales may be determined today.
Flu shot rates in SWGA a decrease from 2010
Flu shot rates are down throughout Southwest Georgia this year, public health officials say.
In the Field with Brad Haire: Peanut Harvest 2011
In this week's "In the Field," Brad Haire of the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences talks with peanut agronomist John Beasley about the 2011 peanut harvest in Georgia.
Coming Up Calendar -- Oct. 12-18, 2011
This is a calendar, published Wednesdays, includes entertainment events in Metro Albany and the region for the week of Oct. 12 through Oct. 18. To ensure your event is on the calendar, email information about your event to southview@albanyherald.com by Friday before Wednesday publication.
Collision pushes pickup driver to his death
A three-truck crash in Baker County kills one driver.
Community Calendar Oct. 9-17
The Community Calendar is a summary of non-entertainment upcoming events published Sundays in SouthView. (Our Coming Up Calendar features upcoming entertainment events and runs Wednesdays.) If you have a item for the Community Calendar, please submit it by 5 p.m. Monday before publication.
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