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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.

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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.

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Coalition slams Flint River bill

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

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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.

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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.

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Lee BOE approves Phase I of Middle School East modifications

Board allocates $642,856 for exterior work on Lee County Middle School East.

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Lee officials submit budget wishes

More than $2 million in new spending is being sought by Lee County department heads and elected officials.

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Phillips' 'Home' hits quadruple platinum

Lee County native and former American Idol winner Phillip Phillips' debut single "Home" has hit quadruple platinum, eclipsing four million downloads and purchases.

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Lee County hires interim administrator

A former Sumter County administrator will serve as Lee County's interim administrator.

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'Bright Side' to debut Sunday

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

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‘RIDEforHOPE’ raises $11,000

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

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Lee County back in hunt for interim administrator

An interim county administrator has withdrawn because of health issues.

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Albany Herald's 'blue' today for colorectal cancer awareness

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

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Lee County students scan space for undiscovered asteroids

Lee County High School may be the only school in Georgia participating in the International Asteroid Search Collaboration.

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The 'Big 10' for the week of March 1-8, 2013

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