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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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Albany cancer study to be presented in Canada
Statistics show that about 3,010 new cases of bone cancer will be diagnosed in 2013, resulting in about 1,440 deaths.
Redacted truth, subjunctive outrage
Opinion Column
Note to GOP re Benghazi: Stop calling it Watergate, Iran-contra, bigger than both, etc. First, it might well be, but we don’t know. History will judge. Second, overhyping will only diminish the importance of the scandal if it doesn’t meet presidency-breaking standards. Third, focusing on the political effects simply plays into the hands of Democrats desperately claiming that this is nothing but partisan politics.
Battle over Phoebe North stalling growth
Editorial
Regardless of your opinion of the ongoing battle between Phoebe Putney Health System and the Federal Trade Commission over the fate of Phoebe North (the former Palmyra Medical Center), the uncertainty surrounding the issue is a hindrance to economic development in the metro Albany area.
On the Job with Melissa Childs
Melissa Childs, the 2013 Teacher of the Year for the Dougherty County School System, recently sat down with J.D. Sumner to talk about her job and her strategy for winning over students in the classroom.
Ethel Lee Smith Richardson
Ethel Lee Smith Richardson died Saturday.
Bruce Perry
Bruce Perry died Saturday.
Lola B. Lewis
Lola B. Lewis died Friday.
Norma Ruth Harrell Davis
Norma Ruth Harrell Davis died Friday.
Wylie Fred Truitt
Wylie Fred Truitt died Thursday.
Elease Davis Trice
Elease Davis Trice died Tuesday.
Rhoda Traylor
Rhoda Traylor died Friday.
Beulah M. Goines
Beulah M. Goines died Friday.
Barney Beaton Sr.
Barney Beaton Sr. died Friday.
Dougherty School System graduates 650 students
More than 650 seniors pick up diplomas at day-long graduation ceremonies at the Albany Civic Center.
Columnists
- Something’s awry at White House
- Dougherty schools’ parents have been asleep too long 1 comment
- Not it when it comes to ‘not it’
- City considers nonprofit PILOT funding 11 comments
- Redacted truth, subjunctive outrage 1 comment
- Washington circus steals the spotlight
- Looking Back - May 19, 2013
- Praying women attacked ay Western Wall
- Both parties agree the Obama administration went too far
- Remember the movie ‘A Time to Kill’?
Features Analysis and Opinion
- Not it when it comes to ‘not it’
- Keep kids healthy over the summer
- Looking Back - May 19, 2013
- AKAs bring youth ensemble to Albany 1 comment
- Praying women attacked ay Western Wall
- Possum gave country music meaning
- Be careful what you ingest in mind, body
- Motherhood, new respect for different moms
- Be smart when asking for help
- Mama always ‘figured it out’
Sports
- NBA PLAYOFFS: Spurs spank Griz in opener of West finals
- Georgia, Georgia Tech golf teams advance to NCAA Division I National Championship
- Hoping for history
- Braves call up heralded reliever Rasmus — but debut on hold
- Former Lee County star Gahman ready to close career at nationals
- Braves complete sweep as Dodgers' bullpen collapses
- J.J. alone at top with record 4th All-Star win
- Bae outduels Bradley for Byron Nelson title, first PGA Tour victory
- Gattis plays hero, leads Braves past Dodgers
- Panthers lose for 3rd time in last 4 games
Blogs
- Standard & Poor's bumps up SYNOVUS credit rating
- Can this phone revolutionize the smart phone market?
- New Waffle House going up near Darton 5 comments
- MUTED: New law could end annoying TV commercial blaring 1 comment
- Want a pricey cup o' Java? Bring in the elephants
- BLOG: Despite lack of skilled manufacturing in U.S., Apple to make new Mac line here
- Some people take voting just a bit too seriously 1 comment
- Barack Obama was born in Kenya! (And so was Mitt Romney) no kidding...
- The world will not end no matter what happens with this election 1 comment
- Sometimes a picture says it all ... 3 comments
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Police and Fire Chiefs address the media about firefighters hostage situation 
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