Georgia farmers find help in Rains
Glen Rains says his ultimate goal is to develop an automated field scout for growers.
Lee County High seniors take a walk back in time
More than 400 Lee County seniors retrace their journey through the school system.
Bryan leads ACM award winners
Luke Bryan walked away with the most-coveted award Sunday in a night honoring country music’s top achievers.
ACA tax credits would reach 9,300 in Dougherty and Lee counties
Roughly 9,300 people in Dougherty and Lee counties are expected to be eligible for premium tax credits to receive coverage under the new health care law.
Big 10: March 29 - April 5, 2013
These were the most-read stories at Albanyherald.com for the week of March 29 through April 5, 2013. Click the headlines to read the full story.
Chase from Terrell County ends with crash in Albany
A Dawson motorcyclist tries to outrun a sheriff's deputy, but instead crashes his bike in Albany.
Study funded for Leesburg train depot renovation
A Norcross firm will conduct an environmental and historical study before the site can be renovated by the city.
Flint River bill fails in the House
A bill, which the Georgia Water Coalition contended contained a “poison pill,” is defeated in the Georgia House.
Coalition slams Flint River bill
Georgia Water Coalition says new water bill threatens rivers, property rights and taxpayers.
Albany, Southwest Georgia unemployment drops for February
The metro Albany unemployment rate was 9.2 percent last month, lower than the 9.9 percent rate from February 2012.
State to lower speed limit on U.S. 82 in Lee
Motorists will be limited to 55 miles per hour in the Hickory Grove area if they want to obey the law.
Lee BOE approves Phase I of Middle School East modifications
Board allocates $642,856 for exterior work on Lee County Middle School East.
Lee officials submit budget wishes
More than $2 million in new spending is being sought by Lee County department heads and elected officials.
