Albany, Southwest Georgia jobless rates move downward
A county-by-county breakdown from the Labor Department shows that Dougherty County had an unemployment rate of 9.5 percent in April.
Dawson police arrest one on marijuana charge
A Dawson man faces a charge of marijuana possession with intent to distribute.
Wooden crosses designed to honor fallen soldiers
For the first time, fallen area soldiers will be honored with crosses at the Albany Mall.
In the Military - May 20, 2013
This is a periodic column that reports on Southwest Georgians who are in or joining the military.
Terrell deputy involved in April chase resigns
Eddie Streeter crashed his motorcycle in Albany following a chase that was initiated in Terrell County, reports show.
Meth lab bust nets two in Dawson
Officers of several law enforcement agencies arrest two and "rescue" a small child.
Officers of the Dawson Police Department raided an active methamphetamine lab last night, arrested the husband and wife team operating it, and "rescued" a three-year-old boy, police officials say.
Local high school graduates set to begin walking on May 17
Commencements for Sherwood and Terrell Academy will start a long parade of high school graduations.
Fundraising work continues for Senior Life Enrichment Center
The Senior Life Enrichment Center being constructed for the SOWEGA Council on Aging is set to be complete at the end of November.
Georgia farmers find help in Rains
Glen Rains says his ultimate goal is to develop an automated field scout for growers.
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.
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.
'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.
‘RIDEforHOPE’ raises $11,000
A fundraiser exceeds its goal in raising money to fight cancer in Southwest Georgia.
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.
Previous Next
