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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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Kitchen Inspections - May 19, 2013

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

Bright of the Day - May 20, 2013

Pick up a copy of the Monday Albany Herald to find out about positive things that are going on in the community.

Squawk of the Day - May 20, 2013

Pick up a copy of the Monday Albany Herald to see what everyone's squawking about.

Something’s awry at White House

Opinion column

Breaking news: Conservative organizations suddenly have found common cause with one of their favorite objects of contempt — the benighted Mainstream Media.

Dougherty schools’ parents have been asleep too long

Guest commentary

We, the parents of the Dougherty County School System have been asleep too long. We have allowed our children’s education to dwindle and lie in ruins. We have stood on the sidelines and allowed this to happen. We are yet again faced with school administration changes, and ineffective teachers influencing our children’s education. We are a school system in turmoil and yet to be stabilized.

Thumbs Up - May 20, 2013

Editorial

Thumbs Up! is a weekly editorial that focuses on positive things going on in metro Albany.

Lee County sheriff’s deputy steps in with CPR

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

NBA PLAYOFFS: Spurs spank Griz in opener of West finals

San Antonio catches fire in the second half of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals Sunday, crushing Memphis, 105-83, to take a 1-0 lead.

Deerfield-Windsor graduates 58 seniors

Class of 2013 valedictorian Kaitlyn Yarborough reminds her classmates that “there is always another mountain to climb.”

Georgia, Georgia Tech golf teams advance to NCAA Division I National Championship

Georgia and Georgia Tech's men's golf teams are headed to nationals after strong finishes in the NCAA Regionals over the weekend.

Hoping for history

It’s been 52 years since Crisp County High School hoisted its one and only state championship in baseball — a fact the 2013 Cougars hope to change, beginning today in Games 1 and 2 in their Final Four against Marist.

Braves call up heralded reliever Rasmus — but debut on hold

Cory Rasmus, the brother of MLB star Colby Rasmus, is finally in Atlanta after being called up, but his first pitch in the majors may not come right away.

Former Lee County star Gahman ready to close career at nationals

Georgia Southwestern star senior Nate Gahman — the Hurricanes’ top golfer all season — is one of eight individuals to receive an at-large bid for the NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Championship, where the former Lee County star and Herald Player of the Year will end his college career this week.

Braves complete sweep as Dodgers' bullpen collapses

The Braves' bench comes up big once again as Atlanta uses a monster eighth inning for the second straight game to beat L.A.

J.J. alone at top with record 4th All-Star win

Jimmie Johnson wins his second straight Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway and a record fourth overall late Saturday.

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