Albany Herald

Firefighters hope to form rescue dive team

With preliminary approval from the City Commission, Albany Fire Department officials hope to establish a rescue dive team.

County ponders library reopening

The Dougherty Library Board has offered options that would allow for one of two closed library branches to reopen.

Dougherty officials see budget positives

The Dougherty County Commission is considering a spending plan that includes cuts throughout.

DCSS Transportation Committee sends items to full board

Recommendations include the purchase of seven more new school buses and the replacement of vehicle security cameras.

Bishop urges reconsideration of postal centers

The U.S. Postal Service lost $1.9 billion during the second quarter of the year.

Phipps named chief appeals judge

Presiding Judge Herbert E. Phipps, of Albany, will be sworn in to his new position on June 25.

City settles with Albany Heights owners

Albany Ventures LLC agrees to turn over the deed of the Albany Heights property and $110,000 in lieu of foreclosure.

Kitchen Inspections - May 19, 2013

These establishments were inspected by the Dougherty, Lee and Worth County Environmental Health Offices.

Lee County sheriff’s deputy steps in with CPR

While not required by law, most law enforcement officers are prepared to administer CPR.

Majesty of Albany Theatre endures

People, Places & Things

The Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority is working to restore and repurpose a city landmark.

The Big 10: May 10-17, 2013

These were the most-read stories at albanyherald.com for the week of May 10-17,2013.

Albany City Manager James Taylor preaches austerity in city budget

Albany’s city manager says the city must focus on the services it is responsible for providing.

Love entering Ward II race

The marketing chief for Albany State University is stepping into the Ward II city commission race and will make his official announcement May 24.

County commissioners debate funding NYSP

Commissioners poised to save $160,000 by changing risk management broker.

Dougherty County Commissioners wrestled with giving $15,000 to a two-week program that benefits local children during Monday's work session.

Albany airport gets FAA reprieve

Advocates for the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport breath a sigh of temporary relief with news of a tower closing delay.

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Local Politics

Sherrod, Group takes Baker School Board gripes to attorney general 14 comments
Political Storm Over IRS Targeting Scandal Shifts To U.S. Congress 4 comments
Love entering Ward II race 28 comments
Albany gathering documents for Justice investigation 4 comments
FDA Approves Plan B For girls as young As 15 9 comments
Bishop: FAA bill gives transportation head flexibility 1 comment
Political newcomer Bobby Coleman announces candidacy for Albany City Commission 4 comments
Lee County Commission holding retreat in Savannah 10 comments
Leesburg considering hiring city manager
Bishop encourages young researchers to 'pick up the mantle' 2 comments

Local Education

County ponders library reopening 3 comments
DCSS Transportation Committee sends items to full board 4 comments
Sherrod, Group takes Baker School Board gripes to attorney general 14 comments
Terrell leads Albany area schools in cohort graduation rates 5 comments
Parker: Growing ATC landlocked 1 comment
Deerfield-Windsor graduates 58 seniors 24 comments
The Big 10: May 10-17, 2013
On the Job with Melissa Childs 1 comment
Dougherty School System graduates 650 students 4 comments
Sherwood Academy graduates 25 seniors 3 comments

Local Government