Hearing attendees favor current transit site
The Albany City Commission plans to choose a multimodal transit site after environmental assessments are completed.
County gets update on employee health plan
A DEFACS worker tells Dougherty commissioners more than $6 million in food stamps are disseminated in the county each month.
Taylor-made leadership
Albany's city manager still relies on values he learned as part of a close-knit family and during a 27-year career in the Marine Corps.
Looking for a deal on commission seating
Opinion column
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PDA OKs land sale to ag inspection company
Georgia Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service currently operates out of offices on Slappey Boulevard.
PDA OKs land sale to ag inspection company
The Albany Dougherty Payroll Development Authority paved the way for Georgia Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service to move its operation from Slappey Boulevard to the Pecan Grove Corporate Park at a called meeting Friday by approving the sale of around 8 acres of land to the ag inspection service.
Variance for community living facility denied
A ruling by the Albany Dougherty Planning Commission ends an effort to locate a personal care home in a North Albany neighborhood.
Businessman surprised by skate park request
A local fraternity chapter asked an Albany development authority to lease it a building for $5 a year.
City asked to finance airport tower
Albany officials would have to spend around a half-million dollars to fund the air traffic control tower at the local airport.
Guitar deity Clapton offers believers a birthday treat
Opinion Column
And so it was, on a cold and blustery night not well-suited for man nor beast, that some 12,000 of the South’s faithful were shown a modern-day musical truth: There are indeed still gods who walk among us.
Group to host annual Confederate ceremony
The former national chaplain of the Sons of Confederate Veterans organization will speak at an annual Albany event.
Battle to make WG&L a city department grows heated
Albany City Commissioners engage in heated exchanges during several controversial matters at their business meeting.
Vote favors WG&L as a city department
City Commission allocates money for AME Bethel housing project.
WG&L hosts gas pipeline safety seminar
First responders and utility personnel review safety measures and regulations that pertain to natural gas.
Let’s raise a glass to the dream chasers
Opinion Column
I’ve been thinking about the words of that rock and roll philosopher John Fogerty lately, who wisely forewarned us, “Someday never comes.”
County ad valorem tax collections up
The state of Georgia has been slow in returning funds for forestry land reimbursements to its 159 counties.
Dispute rises over local legislation
The Albany/Dougherty County state legislative delegation may start appointing members of the local Elections Board.
AFD starts plans for statewide conference
The state's fire chief and firefighter associations will hold their annual combined conference in Albany Sept. 10-15.
There’s an inner child in there somewhere
Opinion Column
All this warm-and-fuzzy going on from reformed squawkers in response to The Herald’s new Bright Side column has inspired me to share a few of my own positive observations in this ongoing fight of good vs. evil.
Five chosen for Rural Black Women Hall
Late Dougherty County Coroner Jane Austin-Taylor is one of five women who will be honored at a weekend ceremony.
City-based Job Investment Fund agreement hits snag
The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission will move into new office space on Pine Avenue next month.
ADICA sets limits on funding programs
A local fraternity alumni chapter wants to lease Albany's downtown skate park as an outreach headquarters.
National leaders hear Albany post office, airport appeals
Albany's mayor and the Dougherty County Commission chairman return to the nation's capital to discuss key issues.
This kind of trash is no man’s treasure
Opinion Column
I don’t know if it was the determined set of his shoulders or the angry look on his face that made me stop to talk with the man picking up trash along the rural Lee County road.
City awards $500,000 in HUD funds to Bethel CHDO
A federally-funded grant will go toward redevelopment of a 98-unit, low-income apartment complex in East Albany.
City votes for tighter reins on Aviation, WG&L
Efforts to bring two appointed Albany commissions under tighter city scrutiny pass a tentative vote by 4-3 margins.
Airport tower closure would lead to delays
The FAA will announce sequester-forced air traffic tower closures Friday after viewing appeals.
Dougherty sheriff brings suit against state
Dougherty Sheriff Kevin Sproul said the state owes his office more than $50,000 for attempts to deliver child recovery papers.
County, city officials to make post office pitch
The Dougherty County Commission OKs SPLOST funding for law enforcement and Flint RiverQuarium projects.
Rogers expands holdings with new Mike's Country Store
A new grocery/all-purpose store in Putney has brought 24 new jobs into Dougherty County.
Real men can admit to having a man-crush
Opinion Column
I don’t quite remember how they did it, but somehow in the middle of an intelligent discussion about current entertainers I found myself saying words I’d never intended to say out loud: I have something of a man-crush on Justin Timberlake.
Old Dawson Road traffic threatens housing plan
An Albany developer wants to put as many as 92 various housing units on vacant property in Northwest Albany.
'Darton Krazies' add fun to playoff game
Opinion column
It was tough for someone like me, who was raised on baseball and football, to admit, but I decided quite a few years back that the most exciting sporting event in our sports-mad country is the NCAA basketball tournament.
Hubbard: MCLB, post office topics of D.C. trip
The Albany mayor urges civic club members to become cheerleaders for the community.
Dougherty considers tax allocations
Four Dougherty County departments seek special tax funding for needs that they say are immediate.
A little ‘home training’ would go a long way
Opinion Column
Now, given this job, I’m a curious person by nature. The way you find out about potential news stories in this business is to become a good listener and try to pay close attention to the things going on around you. But I can say with all assurances that there was nothing this loud and obnoxious woman had to say during her hour-plus monologue, which was interrupted only sparingly by her cramming food into her constantly running mouth, that would spark even a passing interest on my part. And, judging from the looks of disgust she got — and ignored — from other diners in the restaurant, none of them had any interest in her personal affairs either.
Colquitt's Swamp Gravy marks 20 years
A small Southwest Georgia community's folk life play has brought notoriety -- and lots of money -- to the community.
Dawson mayor defies council vote
The Dawson City Council voted 4-2 in February to stop Mayor Chris Wright from using a city-owned vehicle.
City prepares for LOST arbitration
Dougherty County officials turn to Vidalia attorney Wilson R. Smith to present their case to a Superior Court judge.
Coleman to represent Albany in LOST arbitration
Dougherty County officials turn to Vidalia attorney Wilson R. Smith to present their case to a Superior Court judge.
Library Board’s rebid ‘gamble’ pays off in big way
Opinion Column
Albany and Dougherty County citizens got two very different perspectives on the high-dollar government bid process Tuesday with polar opposite results. That it was those citizens’ money being used to cover both bids made the process even more compelling.
City considers youth program funding
A retired educator asks the Albany City Commission for money to help fund a summer youth program.
Second library bid offers large savings
The Dougherty County Library Board's decision to rebid a renovation project turns out to be worth the wait.
Fire station built on sinkhole must be replaced
The Albany City Commission OKs a non-binding bid on a new fire station that came in almost $150,000 over budget.
County OKs Merck cleanup site
The Dougherty County Commission approves funding for a sewer extension and a library roofing project.
Squabbles over library roof funding misplaced anger
Opinion Column
There are some words that are always going to get a reaction. It’s like pushing a magic button: Say the word, get the response.
Cutliff Grove options examined
A local development organization has asked the city of Albany to restructure its debt on a low-income housing project.
Maze, Manhattans headline R&B/Soulfest 2
More than 5,000 music fans came to the first Soulfest during last year's Mardi Gras weekend in Albany.
WG&L pondering deposit increases
The city of Albany's utility is operating at $1.2 million below budget, mainly because of mild summer and winter weather.
Dougherty library panel begins search for director
Fifteen candidates are being considered to fill the Dougherty County Library System's director position.
