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Homerun, Herald plan gas giveaway

A lucky Albany Herald reader will win $1,000 worth of free gas from Homerun Foods to help make summer days a whole lot cooler.- Carlton Fletcher, metro editor

Going, going, gone

It's been rumored for weeks that the Thrashers were leaving Georgia for greener pastures in Canada, and Tuesday it happened as Atlanta became the only city to ever lose two NHL teams in the modern era of the league.

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Gattis, Freeman clutch in Braves' win vs. Twins

Evan Gattis hits a pinch-hit, two-out homer to tie the game in the ninth, and Freddie Freeman hits a game-winning, two-out single in the 10th to lift the Braves past the Twins in dramatic fashion.

Upton on miserable batting average: 'I'm trying, man'

It was supposed to be the second coming of the "Bash Brothers" when siblings B.J. and Justin Upton were signed by the Braves this offseason, but so far Justin is the only one producing.

NFL NOTEBOOK: Falcons get $200M loan to build new stadium, sign tight end; San Fran gets 2016 Super Bowl

The Falcons' new stadium project is full-speed ahead after the owners approve a huge $200M loan Tuesday.

Albany State set to host plethora of summertime sports programs

Albany State basketball coach Chris Cameron has added to his list of youth basketball camps, which will begin as early as June 2, while the school also has a football camp and golf outing planned.

Belly putters banned from professional golf

Golf's governing bodes announce that anchoring the club in making a stroke will be banned effective Jan. 1, 2016.

Bear of a career

Former Deerfield star and Mercer Bears senior Evan Boyd has overcome a broken wrist that just won’t seem to heal, but the former Albany Herald Player of the Year is still leading the Bears into the Atlantic Sun tournament as the No. 1 seed.

Gahman slips to T-26th after Day 2 of NCAA D-II nationals

Former Lee County and current GSW golf star Nate Gahman struggles during the second round of NCAA nationals, but he’s still only four shots out of the Top 10.

Posey, Trojan Nation: Coach Williams will be missed

After 25 years as the respected head coach of state power Lee County High School, longtime face of the Trojans baseball program, Rob Williams, is finally ready to pass the torch.

Man snares record long Burmese python

An 18-foot, 8-inch Burmese python set a record for the longest snake ever captured in South Florida, where the exotic species has taken up residence.

Group wants atheist books placed with Bibles in Georgia state parks

A national atheist group said it plans to donate enough books on its views to be placed in all Georgia state park cabins after the state’s governor said Bibles should remain at the vacation properties despite an atheist’s recent complaint.

Driver charged with hit-and-run accident

Warrants have been issued for Dewayne Hogan in connection with a hit-and-run accident on the 3900 block of Radium Springs Road, police officials say.

Police look for assault suspect

The Albany Police Department’s Criminal Investigative Bureau is seeking help from the community in locating Kizzie Lashay Coleman, 21. Coleman is sought for an assault on her sisters, Latasha and Shonta Coleman, officials say.

Bright of the Day - May 22, 2013

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Fredericksburg makes you feel at home

The founding of Fredericksburg, Texas, came about in 1846 owing to German influence, and you may still hear Texas German-a dialect spoken by the original settlers — in the streets.

Triumph can turn to tragedy

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When Peggy Sue went away, just fell off the face of the earth with no warning or even a holler, we all wondered where she had gone.

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