Albany Herald | Baker County

The Dougherty school superintendent says the two would not return to their respective schools as principals under his recommendations.

Commencements for Sherwood and Terrell Academy will start a long parade of high school graduations.

A two-car accident at the Dougherty/Baker county line claims the life of one.

Colquitt County’s coroner says he has lost count of the number of murders in his county this year.

The Senior Life Enrichment Center being constructed for the SOWEGA Council on Aging is set to be complete at the end of November.

Glen Rains says his ultimate goal is to develop an automated field scout for growers.

A bill, which the Georgia Water Coalition contended contained a “poison pill,” is defeated in the Georgia House.

Georgia Water Coalition says new water bill threatens rivers, property rights and taxpayers.

The metro Albany unemployment rate was 9.2 percent last month, lower than the 9.9 percent rate from February 2012.

A new Albany Herald feature will give readers an opportunity to share some of the better things about Southwest Georgia.

A fundraiser exceeds its goal in raising money to fight cancer in Southwest Georgia.

The Herald is working with the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia to raise awareness about screening for colorectal cancer.

These were the most-read stories at albanyherald.com for the week of March 1 through March 8, 2013.

The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture comes to Albany State University to consult on local "treasures."

More than 220 suggested names have been narrowed to seven. Voting will be open through 5 p.m. on March 8.