Albany Herald | Mitchell County

A county-by-county breakdown from the Labor Department shows that Dougherty County had an unemployment rate of 9.5 percent in April.

For the first time, fallen area soldiers will be honored with crosses at the Albany Mall.

This is a periodic column that reports on Southwest Georgians who are in or joining the military.

Sandra Deal is on a whirlwind tour of the state to promote literacy with “Read Across Georgia.”

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

A 5K run, bike race and street dance are among activities scheduled during an annual festival.

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.

All three Pelham schools were locked down Tuesday as a precaution school officials say.

The driver of the car was taken to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

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.

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.