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Judge Weaver released on $10K bail
Municipal Court Judge Willie Weaver posts $10,000 bail in connection with his arrest on a felony domestic assault charge.
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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.
DCSS chief clarifies position on two principals
The Dougherty school superintendent says the two would not return to their respective schools as principals under his recommendations.
Phoebe eyes distribution center
The rehab facilities at Phoebe North currently have 66 licensed beds, 25 of which are currently operating, officials say.
Albany gathering documents for Justice investigation
A federal agency is looking into the city of Albany's zoning practices as they apply to community residences.
Marines hold 'Safety Stand Down' to prepare for summer
Despite record cool temperatures for this time of year, Marines at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and Marine Logistics Command are working to educate base personnel about the possible dangers associated with summer time activities.
Goseer, four DCSS principals to retire
Dougherty County School system Assistant Superintendent Kenneth Goseer will retire from the system when his contract expires on June 30, the most prominent departure in what is expected to be a mammoth reworking of the district's administration and teaching staff.
Taylor: City's FY 2014 budget $108.6 million
A plan unveiled by Albany City Manager James Taylor would cut $820,000 from the city's current budget.
A plan unveiled by Albany City Manager James Taylor would cut $820,000 from the city's current budget.
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Local Government
- Kitchen Inspections - May 19, 2013 5 comments
- Lee County sheriff’s deputy steps in with CPR 1 comment
- Majesty of Albany Theatre endures 22 comments
- The Big 10: May 10-17, 2013
- Albany City Manager James Taylor preaches austerity in city budget 14 comments
- Love entering Ward II race 27 comments
- County commissioners debate funding NYSP 7 comments
- Albany airport gets FAA reprieve 7 comments
- DCSS chief clarifies position on two principals 14 comments
- Mental health month under way 1 comment
Blogs
- Sometimes a picture says it all ... 3 comments
- Is the city set to kill the multimodal project? 1 comment
- Oh the irony...legislators ban cameras from hearing on 'Open Government' 4 comments
- Commissioner officially gets 'schooled' 1 comment
- City commission meeting moved
- EPA releases interactive polluter map
- Ya'll Come on Back Now, Ya' hear?
- County pondering Gillionville speed limit change
- Commissioners bid adieu to the mayor in their own unique fashion 3 comments
- Prohibition by abstention?


