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.
Someone’s asking for an IRS audit
Opinion Column
Things you notice — and other thoughts that pop into your head — while riding alone on the pleasantly solitary back roads between Southwest Georgia and Florida’s Gulf Coast, listening to some old Dylan....
Job creation fund one step from approval
A proposal by the city of Albany would make millions of dollars available to encentivize job growth in the community.
City settles with Albany Heights owners
Albany Ventures LLC agrees to turn over the deed of the Albany Heights property and $110,000 in lieu of foreclosure.
Airport terminal construction in final stages
Officials at the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport hope to get a certificate of occupancy for a new terminal by June 2.
County to send letter in support of Phoebe
The Dougherty County Commission joins the EDC in offering support for Phoebe in its battle with the FTC.
Majesty of Albany Theatre endures
People, Places & Things
The Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority is working to restore and repurpose a city landmark.
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.
City considers nonprofit PILOT funding
Opinion Column
A Sept. 28, 2012 Albany Herald report, using information provided by the Dougherty County Tax office, showed that 24 percent of Dougherty County’s gross tax digest is owned by nonprofits and, therefore, is non-taxable.
WG&L board to discuss policy, new GM at retreat
Albany's interim utility general manager wants direction from the authority's board of directors.
Judge: Albany erred in taking Big Daddy's alcohol license
The Albany City Commission's decision to not renew a nightclub's alcohol license is reversed in Superior Court.
EDC agrees to letter of support for Phoebe
The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission OKs a proposal from a firm that lines up business prospects.
The Albany-Dougherty Ec0nomic Development Commission OKs a proposal from a firm that lines up business prospects.
Sasser venue to host country star Cagle
Chris Cagle has scored two No. 1 country albums and a chart-topping single in his almost 20-year career.
Encounter helps erase years of bigotry
Opinion Column
If we pay close enough attention, life has a way of giving us what we need to overcome some of our inequities.
Massey: Misinformation hurts NYSP program
A local summer youth program provides activities and educational opportunities for kids ages 9-15.
Former Lee actor brings Civil War play to State Theatre
Stan Clardy’s one-man play “Soldiers in Gray, a Musical Journey” tells the story of a typical Confederate soldier.
South Carolina answers cry for a second chance
Opinion Column
The state of South Carolina has a new motto: If you’re governor and you need to take a few days to hike the Appalachian Trail down to Argentina, it’s no big deal.
Albany teen makes own path to college
Jordan Denson, 16, passed the GED battery shortly after her parents took her out of the Dougherty County School System.
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.
ADICA OKs demo-only bids for theater
Questions about the structural soundness of an Albany landmark lead to changes in the bid on the project.
Deen museum could be home run for Albany
Opinion Column
Even with the emergence of a growing list of sports and entertainment celebrities from this region — baseball’s Buster Posey, country music’s Luke Bryan and Dallas Davidson, TV’s Phillip Phillips — there is arguably no local celebrity more, well, celebrated than Albany girl Paula Deen.
City OKs nonbinding local preference policy
An ordinance tentatively passed by the Albany City Commission would give local vendors an advantage on project bids.
Group working to bring Paula Deen museum to Albany
A local businesswoman and Paula Deen's ex-husband are leading efforts to recognize the local celebrity chef.
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.
County OKs fire, law enforcement studies
The Dougherty County Commission will fund fire protection and law enforcement feasibility studies costing $39,000.
WG&L eyes $127.6 million budget
Albany Water, Gas & Light Commission officials project a 3.78 percent uptick in revenues in Fiscal Year 2014.
Committee membership needs better vetting
Opinion Column
Periodically, the Dougherty County and Albany City commissions appoint citizens to various advisory boards, committees and commissions whose purpose is to provide direction on issues related to the boards’ special areas of interest.
WG&L board gets upbeat financial report
Finance officials say the city of Albany's utility should see yearly operations collections move into the black next month.
DOJ involved in community residence dispute
Federal officials have contacted the city of Albany for information about a couple's plans to locate a personal care home in the city.
Campaign primer for early local candidates
Opinion Column
It is, perhaps, a sign of the political times that two Albany City Commission candidates — B.J. Fletcher in Ward III and Bobby Coleman In Ward II — announced a full four months ahead of Aug. 26-30 qualifying for the city's municipal elections their intention to run for office.
WG&L linemen to put skills on display
The Albany Water, Gas & Light Commission will host the 19th Georgia Lineman's Rodeo at Chehaw Park.
ADICA to build canoe/kayak launches on Flint
Downtown developers have come up with a way to include the Flint River in their plans.
Politics of race alive and well in Southwest Georgia
Opinion Column
Like clockwork, the comments started, no more than a few minutes after businesswoman B.J. Fletcher announced plans to run against incumbent Christopher Pike for a seat on the Albany City Commission.
Transit System takes hearing to riders
Officials with the Albany Transit System get input for proposed changes to the system's bus routes.
Political newcomer Bobby Coleman announces candidacy for Albany City Commission
Bobby Coleman will challenge Ivey Hines for his Ward II Albany City Commission seat on Nov. 5.
Developer cancels option on Old Dawson tract
The Albany City Commission voted Tuesday to deny new zoning conditions on land in West Albany.
Haynes hands-down MVP of Wanee
Opinion Column
For me, the 2013 Wanee Music Festival will forever be remembered as Wanee II, who cares if it was actually the ninth Wanee. And it will be remembered as the weekend Mother Nature decided to show off all the tools at her disposal.
Old Dawson Road rezoning denied
An Albany-based developer wants to build a transitional housing development off Old Dawson Road.
Crime victims honored
Representatives of 17 law enforcement and victims’ rights agencies placed carnations in a wreath to honor various crime victims as a kickoff to National Crime Victims’ Rights Week at the Dougherty County Government Center Monday morning. Theme for the week is “New Challenges, New Solutions.”
Dougherty considers cell tower audit
Dougherty County tax officials want a fair accounting of equipment utilized on cell towers in the county.
Aviation Commission recommends tower funding
The Albany City Commission will decide whether to maintain and operate the local airport's air traffic control tower.
Fire, law enforcement studies spark county debate
The Dougherty County Commission will decide May 6 whether to fund fire and law enforcement option studies.
Fletcher to make bid for City Commission
An Albany businesswoman plans to challenge the sitting Ward III Albany city commissioner for his seat.
Flint River under assault of governor
Opinion Column
Gov. Nathan Deal’s campaign promise made to Albany voters — voters whose futures, it must be noted, are directly tied to the Flint and the region’s acquifer system — rings very hollow today in light of his assault on the state’s, and particularly middle and south Georgia’s, river systems.
Cleanup at WG&L site 'better than expected'
The state Environmental Protection Division has ordered the city of Albany to clean up a hazardous waste site on Front Street.
Albany officials: Bethel housing project worth the investment
Albany officials have voted to allocate $500,000 in HUD-generated HOME funds to renovate a local 98-unit apartment complex.
Committee OKs facilities' design variances
Two companies are preparing to move into new facilities in the county's corporate park.
EDC wants to fund 'business intelligence' project
An Albany/Dougherty County development agency is working on a branding initiative to benefit the region.
DOT work may have caused February flooding
Work on a railroad crossing in downtown Albany may have led to blockage of nearby storm sewer lines.
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