Albany Herald

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.

PDA OKs land sale to ag inspection company

Georgia Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service currently operates out of offices on Slappey Boulevard.

FAA to delay closing Albany airport tower

Albany officials say the successful operation of the municipal airport is crucial for economic development.

Neighborhood residents disappointed in Sylvester Road Elementary School closing

Emotional ties to Sylvester Road Elementary Shool run deep in the adjoining neighborhoods.

Education Notebook: Miss ASU 2013-14 crowned

Miss ASU selected; Merry Acres students show off projects; Dougherty County schools accredited.

Coalition slams Flint River bill

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

Business owner challenges community

Restaurant owner B.J. Fletcher augments a drive-by shooting reward.

Supreme Courts rejects license argument from illegal immigrant

After a Gwinnett County traffic stop, an illegal immigrant argues that the safe harbor provision in the driver's license statue is discriminatory, but the Supreme Court rejects the argument.

Blast at Nevada military site kills 7 Marines, injures 7 more

Seven U.S. Marines were killed and seven people injured during a training exercise.

Albany State students urged to 'dream big'

More than 400 Albany State University students are recognized for academic achievement.

FTC moves forward to block Phoebe/Palmyra merger

TAn administrative hearing regarding the purchase of Palmyra Medical Center had initially been scheduled for Sept. 19, 2011.

PSC withdraws prinicipal's suspension pending hearing

The state had suspended a Monroe High School principal for 90 days in relation to the 2009 CRCT cheating scandal.

'Change' is theme of Dougherty School Board retreat

Interim Superintendent Butch Mosely says Dougherty School System could benefit from an infusion of “new blood.”

Hospital Authority meets to discuss legal matters

The Hospital Authority of Albany-Dougherty County meets in executive session to discuss legal issues.

Old Dawson Road traffic threatens housing plan

An Albany developer wants to put as many as 92 various housing units on vacant property in Northwest Albany.

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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