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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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Wooden crosses designed to honor fallen soldiers

For the first time, fallen area soldiers will be honored with crosses at the Albany Mall.

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.

Southwestern State Hospital to close Dec. 31

There are about 600 employees currently at the Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville.

Arthur L. Tatum

Arthur L. Tatum, 76, of Moultrie, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

Kolton Stone

Kolton Stone, infant of Michael Stone, Jr. and Nicole Tarrer, died Tuesday, May 20, 2013.

Ben Powell

Ben Powell of Shellman Ga, died, May 20, 2013.

Lula V. Gray

Lula V. Gray of Arlington, Ga died, Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Karlene McDearmid Jordan

Karlene McDearmid Jordan, 85, of Macon, GA, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

Bernard A. Catchings

Bernard A. Catchings, 98, of Camilla, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Teresa Lynn White

Teresa Lynn White,47, of Morris, GA, died May 20, 2013.

Salli A. Harrell

Salli A. Harrell, 32, of Leesburg, GA, died May 20, 2013.

UPDATE: Was it terrorism? British government leaders call emergency meeting after killing

British Prime Minister David Cameron has called a meeting of his government's emergency Cobra security committee after the killing of a man in south London, his office said on Wednesday.

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