Egler vying for Lee County Commission District 2 seat
Mary Egler admits she faces an uphill battle trying to defeat a Republican candidate in conservative Lee County.
Singletary vying for Lee County Commission District 2 seat
Luke Singletary hopes to follow in Betty Johnson’s footsteps in being an advocate for county employees.
ELECTION 2012: Tim Nelson, Lee County District 4
Tim Nelson believes growth in Lee County has become in spite of the County Commission, not because of it.
ELECTION 2012: Rick Muggridge, Lee County District 4
A sitting member of the Lee County Commission cites growth in the county during his first term.
Johnson completes last meeting as Lee commissioner
Betty Johnson will step down Nov. 8 with her successor expected to be sworn in the next day.
Lee school chief encourages county commissioners to oppose charter amendment
Sylvia Vann says the amendment to allow state approval of public charter schools is taxation without representation.
Leesburg increases rates for trash collection
Leesburg City Council members say a rate hike covers an increase being passed to the city by its collection vendor.
Lee employees jump on wellness bandwagon
A large percentage of people who work for Lee County are seeing improvement in their health as a result of a new wellness program.
Lee County gets passing marks on its storm water management
State officials say it is clear that "a spirit of outreach, education and community pride underscore the county's program."
Lee sells land for townhouse development
Nordstar LLC will pay $9,372 for about 1.5 acres of land for a golf cart path.
Rutha Harris: An amazing life
A Table With a View
Sheltered from the unfairness of segregation as a child, Rutha Harris, with her marvelous voice, grew to become a difference maker for civil rights.
Lee official backs off statement on survey
Vice Chairman Rick Muggridge says he misspoke regarding the amount of time a consultant spent in Lee County.
On the Job with Hill Gillespie
Managing Editor Danny Carter holds a Q&A with hill Gillespie, owner of Gillespie Printers in Albany.
Lee official will leave office early
District 2 Lee County Commissioner Betty Johnson says she will vacate her seat after a split vote on a wage survey.
Lee taxes likely to remain the same
Lee County Commissioners plan to meet Sept. 27 to set the county's tax millage rate.
Leesburg to participate in pilot program
A Georgia Municipal Association consultant will assess strengths and weaknesses of Leesburg city governmental operations.
Leesburg City Council accepts sales tax offer
Budget meetings are planned to help council members deal with receiving less money from the Local Option Sales Tax.
Westover Road extension approved
A new thoroughfare connecting Ledo Road and Fussell Road has the potential to become a commercial corridor.
On the Job with Donna Driskell
Managing Editor Danny Carter holds a Q&A with Donna, Driskell, owner of the Corner Cafe in Albany.
Rezoning request to allow apartments withdrawn
The 240-unit apartment complex would have been constructed near Publix at Forrester Parkway and Georgia Highway 133.
Lee Commission agrees to split of sales tax revenue
County Commissioner Rick Muggridge is the lone opponent of an agreement to divide Local Option Sales Tax funds over the next decade.
Lee reaches LOST split settlement
The split of Lee County Local-Option Sales Tax revenue will be 81 percent for the county, 13 percent for Leesburg and 6 percent for Smithville.
Lee Chamber seeks nominees for top awards
The 24th annual meeting of the Lee County Chamber of Commerce is scheduled Nov. 8.
Burglary suspect surrenders at Herald offices
Stephen Wayne Chapman was wanted for burglary and contempt of court.
Developer wants to build upscale apartments in Lee
The plan for 240 apartments near Publix failed to gain a recommendation from the Planning Department.
Nelson OK’d for Lee ballot
A state probation officer meets the legal requirements to qualify as an independent Lee County Commission candidate.
Field narrows in Worth race
John Daniel and Jeff Hobby appear headed for a general election battle to see who succeeds longtime sheriff Freddie Tompkins.
Herald wins 10 awards from Georgia Press Association
The writing and photo awards are awarded during the GPA's annual meeting in Miramar Beach, Fla.
West Point grads set for pilot training
Students from Southwest Georgia are headed to the same duty station after receiving their degrees.
Georgia ports provide jobs in metro area
Georgia's deepwater ports may be a couple of hundred miles away in Savannah and Brunswick, but their impact is significantly felt in Dougherty County.
Beryl brings little relief to region
Most of the heavy rain from a weekend tropical storm fell in southeast Georgia along the coast.
Even vacationers catch Phillip Phillips fever
Leesburg’s likable music star is the talk of the town.
United Way names Bryant new CEO
A new United Way official is a University of Alabama graduate who has been the face of Girls Inc. here for almost a decade.
Herald names sales/marketing director
A veteran media executive has been appointed to direct the advertising and circulation departments of Southwest Georgia's largest newspaper.
Heritage buys AB&T branch in Auburn, Ala.
The transaction represents the Albany-based bank’s first venture into Alabama.
On the Job with Paul Luthman
Managing Editor Danny Carter holds a Q&A with Paul Luthman, executive presbyter of Flint River Presbytery in Albany.
Hopeful plans to be Smokin' Saturday
The annual event is conducted to raise funds for the community’s volunteer fire department.
Legendary coach adds historian to resume
Former University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley will speak at Thursday's Steak-N-Burger benefit dinner and sign copies of his new book at Albany Mall.
On the Job with Trent Blalock
Managing Editor Danny Carter holds a question-and-answer session with Trent Blalock, deputy commander for business operations at Marine Corps Logistics Base and Marine Depot Maintenance Command.
Marz leaving top SunTrust position
The veteran banking executive came to Albany almost 10 years ago.
On the Job with Michael Meyer von Bremen
Managing Editor Danny Carter holds a Q&A with Michael Meyer von Bremen, partner with Hall, Booth, Smith and Slover P.C., Attorneys.
On the Job with ... Jim Hall
Managing Editor Danny Carter holds a questions-and-answer session with entrepreneur Jim Hall of Albany.
Eye Center South, Wall Eye Care form partnership.899
Dr. Scot Wall will continue his practice under an agreement with an Alabama-based company.
On the Job with Phyllis Banks-Whitley
Managing Editor Danny Carter holds a Q&A with Phyllis Banks-Whitley, public information officer with the Albany Police Department.
Groups join forces to extend Chehaw mountain bike trail
The Pecan City Pedalers Bicycle Club and Chehaw are working to make Albany a cycling destination.
On the Job with Dr. Joe Harris Morgan III
Managing Editor Danny Carter holds a Q&A with vascular surgeon Joe Harris Morgan, M.D.
On the Job with Rashelle Beasley
Danny Carter holds a Q-and-A with Rashelle Beasley, interim director of the Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau.
United Way CEO resigns
Dwayne Myles, president and CEO of the United Way of Southwest Georgia since 2007, has resigned.
