J.D. Sumner is the digital news specialist for the Albany Herald. He was formerly the government reporter and public safety reporter for The Albany Herald. Sumner is responsible for updating and maintaining Albanyherald.com as well as growing and using the Herald's social media sites.
Recent Stories
Mediacom to unveil digital-only programming
Upgrades will free up bandwidth that could double Internet speeds.
Sperrazza released pending sentencing on $100k bond
Former Albany doctor Robert Sperrazza was convicted of tax evasion and structuring deposits.
Dozens of kayakers float out of Albany toward Bainbridge
The 2013 Paddle Georgia event is a weeklong trip down the Flint River from Warwick to Bainbridge.
On the Job with Lorie Farkas
This week's On the Job features Lorie Farkas, the assistant general manager for customer relations and marketing for Albany’s Water, Gas & Light Commission.
Jury finds for inmate, awards $45,000 in damages
Ammon Ra Sumrall complained that four officers used excessive force when he arrived at Autry State Prison.
‘Loose end’ gang suspect indicted by grand jury
An Albany man was indicted alongside more than 30 others in a roundup of suspected gang members.
'Hiring our Heroes' highlights challenges for vets looking for work
Recent statistics show the jobless rate for American military veterans is around 7 percent.
Smallcakes hoping to savor the sweet life
Store to open Wednesday at 10 a.m.
A new store featuring sweet treats will open today in Albany at 10 a.m.
Pelham ‘abuse’ trial begins
Ammon Ra Sumrall is serving a life term in prison for an Atlanta murder.
