Walmart plays Santa for Council on Aging
The Meals on Wheels program of the SOWEGA Council on Aging is one of 10 programs to get a $10,000 grant Friday.
Officials: Flu vaccine a good match
The majority of confirmed flu cases in the Southwest Georgia area this season have been Type A, officials say.
Town hall addresses mental health
A meeting in Albany is the fifth held since 2011 as part of an effort to reach every service region in the state.
Council on Aging presents annual report
The SOWEGA Council on Aging says that the organization provided $10.3 million in community based care services during 2012.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Duathlon fundraiser returns
Easter Seals Southern Georgia plans 2nd annual Heels and Wheels Challenge
