Senator breaks with tax lobbyist
U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss says anti-tax lobbyist Grover Norquist has no plan to pay down the national debt.
S.W. Georgia flu season is kicking in
Officials say traffic at a local hospital's emergency center has increased by 20-30 percent over the last two weeks.
Operation Christmas Child under way
A Pine Avenue building in Albany is expected to be bustling with activity this week as it accepts donations from churches.
Bishop 'humbled, honored' by win
U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop says getting the country's fiscal house in order is the top priority.
Baker sheriff’s election delayed
Sheriff Dana Meade is appealing an October court decision to have a second run-off election between he and Tim Williamson.
Second Baker sheriff runoff ordered
Judge Loring Gray sees evidence of doubt in the recent Baker County sheriff’s race runoff and orders a new election.
Military in Focus - Oct. 14, 2012
This is a periodic column updating information on Southwest Georgians in the military and service personnel who have family connections to the region
Decision pending on alleged election fraud
Senior Superior Court Judge Loring Gray delays a decision after final arguments in a Baker County election fraud hearing.
Herald to partner with Gannett on printing newspaper
The planned start date for The Albany Herald to be printed at the Tallahassee Democrat is Oct. 25.
GBI exhumes 'Jane Doe' who died in 1985
The woman was found in a ditch on the side of the highway in Baker County and died a few days later.
Throwdown lineup nears completion
Thirty regional and national artists are added to the lineup of the music and arts festival scheduled in Albany Oct. 12-14.
Gray to hear Baker election fraud complaint
A seperate investigation has been launched by the Georgia Secretary of State's office.
An investigation into alleged election irregularities has been launched by the Georgia Secretary of State’s office.
Gulf oil industry coming back to life
Experts expect the spike in prices that accompanied Isaac to head back down in coming weeks. Metro Albany pump prices were below the state and national averages on Labor Day.
West Nile deaths reported in region
Twelve West Nile Virus cases have been reported in Southwest Georgia this year.
