Look, up in the sky! It’s an undocumented alien
Opinion Column
A meteor is hurtling toward the Earth. High atop the Daily Planet in Metropolis, a man dressed in blue and red emerges from the stairwell. He crouches into a four-point stance as he prepares to hurl himself into space, where he will divert the meteor and prevent mankind from the same devastation that obliterated the dinosaurs millions of years ago. Then, his super hearing detects words being spoken ...
On Stage With ... Rachel Riemke
A fan of science fiction, musicals and classic rock ‘n’ roll, Rachel Riemke has found all three, plus the footlights, in “Return to the Forbidden Planet.”
Theatre Albany blasts off in season finale
With video sneak peek
The sci-fi musical “Return to the Forbidden Planet” begins Friday at Theatre Albany.
Something bugs me about eating insects
Opinion Column
Over the years, I have gone to a good deal of trouble to keep bugs out of my food.
Sometimes you just ought to lay low
Opinion Column
Even after a quarter-century of marriage, it appears, you can still have the occasional bout with an epiphany.
Prep for disaster
ALBANY — When the power’s out, an electric-powered can opener isn’t going to do you any good.
‘Why?’ is the question on everyone’s mind
Opinion column
There’s a one-word question, made to no one in particular, on the lips of a whole lot of Americans right now. Why?
Grapevine set for Theatre Albany fundraiser
The theater’s major annual fundraiser will feature music by the Grapevine Band.
Hazards in the clubhouse
On Stage With ... Kevin Armstrong
Theatre Albany opens its two-weekend run of “The Fox on the Fairway” on Friday.
Waterways rise as rains continue
Officials expect 4-6 inches of rain today, while projections are for creeks and rivers to crest Thursday and Friday.
Twirling neon bear spins up memories
Opinion Column
It’s amazing what a picture can do sometimes. You look at it, and you don’t just see the image. You smell it. You hear it. You even taste it.
Balancing life
Combining an entertainment career with family life isn't always easy, but Thomasville's Julie Moran, whose new weekly morning show debuts Monday, has found a way.
Those pesky sins will find you out ...
Opinion Column
Back when I was a kid in church — or in one of those summer revivals where the sweltering Georgia heat gave you the distinct feeling you had something of an idea of what waited ahead for the great unwashed — nothing bothered me more than the preacher talking about what was going to happen on the Great Gettin’ Up Morning.
Finally, some resolutions I know I can keep
Opinion Column
Like many Americans, I've had my share of failed new year resolutions.
For some gifts, it’s not the thought that counts
Opinion Column
The items on this list are not recommended for kids. On the other hand, they’re not rated for mature recipients either, which means they should be perfect for that hard-to-buy-for guy or gal on your list.
Christmas party creates mystery
An Albany civic club will be solving a mystery, celebrating Christmas and helping local non-profits, all at the same time.
Christmas comes to town
The 12 vignettes of Christmas come to Theatre Albany in “The Little Town of Christmas.”
A Renaissance Man
A Table With a View -- Charles B. Gillespie
Dr. Charles B. Gillespie, a surgeon and the father of EMS in rural Georgia, is an accomplished photographer who has traveled the world.
Christmas spirit in film
Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit like a Frank Capra Christmas tale or the exploits of Clark W. Griswold as he pursues the elusive perfect Christmas.
And the winner is ... Hillary or Chris?
The real winner of the 2012 presidential cycle may very well not be the person occupying of the White House this January.
Bloomberg racing out of the hearts of New Yorkers
Opinion Column
With a huge natural disaster, the focus tends to be the reaction of those in charge and those who wish they were.
On The Stage with Diane Lamb
From the time she first stepped onto the stage as a teenager in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Diane Lamb has been hooked on performing. ... When the curtain rises Thursday on the eight-performance run of the thriller “Spider Island,” Lamb will portray Salem Mayo, one of two sisters residing in the living quarters of an abandoned lighthouse off the coast of Maine. Last week, Lamb spoke with Jim Hendricks about the play, preparing for her role ... and learning how to sharpen an ax.
A Web of Deceits
Theatre Albany opens Thursday with a suspense thriller set in an isolated lighthouse on "Spider Island."
Sometimes politics are for the birds ... big, big birds
Opinion column
If you believe what you read on the Internet these days, if Mitt Romney wins the election next month he'll have a celebration dinner his first night at the White House featuring an entree of roasted Big Bird.
Chipper's timing impeccable 'til the end
A few years ago -- more than I want to admit -- I was sitting in the stadium in Atlanta, catching a Braves game and listening to some folks talking in nearby seats.
Theatre Albany opens 80th season with a lot of 'Nunsense'
Theatre Albany is opening its 80th year of performances with a musical comedy this week.
Laughs, chills and music ahead for theater's new season
Theatre Albany opens its 80th season with a lot of ‘Nunsense.’ In Theatre Albany’s musical comedy, the audience is part of the performance.
Future of GOP gets onto Tampa stage
This is the second of a series of reports from the Republican National Convention from one of Southwest Georgia’s delegates, state Rep. Ed Rynders, R-Leesburg.
GOP convention back on track
This is the first of a series of reports on the Republican National Convention based on phone interviews with a Southwest Georgia delegate, state Rep. Ed Rynders.
Congress needs antidote for fiscal poison pill
Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Marietta, says August is "a good month" for him because of the way he spends his "vacation" from the U.S. Senate -- visiting with the folks back home and listening to what they have to say.
Lunch with Sheriff Kevin Sproul
A Table With a View
This is the first installment in a new series called "A Table With a View." Each will include a casual lunchtime conversation with someone in the community. In this installment, Dougherty County Sheriff Kevin Sproul talks about getting into law enforcement, the importance of listening, the pain he felt in the pit of his stomach over the Aurora, Colo., shootings and the story behind that trademark white hat.
Campaigns are leaving a lot to interpret
I got into some trouble some years back when someone asked me what my political allegiance was.
Politicians’ discourse getting coarser
Politicians trying to “connect” with the public are apparently following in the tracks of comedians, the entertainment industry and R-rated singers by lacing their rhetoric with an old-fashioned dose of coarseness.
Griffith left tremendous legacy
As much as we'd like to think otherwise, there never has been a real Mayberry, N.C.
On Stage with Kathleen Stroup
Making the best of life regardless of what it throws at you is a characteristic that Kathleen Stroup shares with her hard-luck character in “The Dixie Swim Club.”
Fun & sun hit the stage
Theatre Albany wraps up its season with a comedy that focuses on former college teammates getting together at the beach.
Albany art museum earns accreditation
Less than 5 percent of the nation's museums are accredited by the American Association of Museums.
On stage with ... Ron McGhee
Ron McGhee, a retired lee County educator, tackles a big role this month when portrays Elwood P. Dowd in Theatre Albany's production of the comedy classic "Harvey."
Theatre Albany takes on a Funny Bunny in ‘Harvey’
Theatre Albany is bringing a Pulitzer prize-winning stage play about a guy and his invisible white rabbit to the stage starting Thursday, April 12.
Hanner retiring from Legislature
After more than three and a half decades as a state representative, Bob Hanner is calling it a political career.
Hillard to return as Albany Symphony conductor
Three Albany Symphony Orchestra board members and two staffers have resigned following the decision to bring Claire Fox Hillard back as music director.
Patty Partiers will 'watch' for gold ticket
An Albany ARC fundraiser on Thursday night will pay off big for one lucky ticketholder.
Life's sweet, even without the sugar
Not much says The South quite as convincingly as sweet tea and cornbread.
New Albany Herald publisher named
John H. Hetzler today becomes the 10th publisher in the history of the 120-year-old daily newspaper.
Purple squirrel takes the bait
Some stories just grab your attention right away, even from the Big Stuff.
A Classic Valentine
The Albany Symphony Orchestra’s concert Saturday evening will include Italian cuisine and romantic music.
Lovers pen lifetime of hopes, dreams
A dinner-and-a-play fundraiser benefiting Theatre Albany provides an entertaining alternative for Valentine’s Day.
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