Sherwood to perform Broadway musical 'White Christmas'
Sherwood Baptist's newly remodeled fellowship center will be the site of Sherwood Christian Academy's Christmas musical production.- Ricki Barker, staff writer
Charities ready for season
Local nonprofits say that money isn't the only way to give during the holiday season.- Ricki Barker, staff writer
Celebration planned for '61 Freedom Riders
Two civil rights activists who were arrested in Albany are returning for a local celebration.- Ricki Barker, staff writer
Second edition of tea party book released
A Georgia official promotes political activism through a book that was first published in 1994.
Darton hosts international festival
Darton College students learned customs and history of more than 30 countries Tuesday at the college's international festival.
Police/Fire/EMS for Nov. 9, 2010
Crime, fire and EMS report for Nov. 9, 2010
City soliciting applicants for 911 vacancies
Each of eight vacant positions in Albany's E911 center has a starting salary of $27,000.- Ricki Barker, staff writer
Fundraiser for athlete with cancer approaching
A 21-year-old baseball player says cancer isn't slowing him down.
2010 ornament unveiled for centennial anniversary
Easter Seals 2010 ornament commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce.
Voters approve sale of liquor in Leesburg
San Joe's will now be able to sell mixed drinks thanks to the passing of two referendums Tuesday.
Voters keep incumbents in Dougherty, Lee
In Dougherty and Lee County elections, three challengers were unable to unseat incumbents.Ricki Barker, staff writer
Counselor jailed after hitting woman with golf cart
Police say they are still looking for a male passenger that was in a golf cart when it struck a pedestrian Saturday night.- Ricki Barker, staff writer
Two bodies discovered in Albany
One death investigation has been ruled death by natural causes while another has been ruled a suicide, authorities say.- Ricki Barker, staff writer
Artist to speak in Albany
A documentary of artist Winfred Rembert is currently being filmed in Southwest Georgia.
Quail Unlimited celebrates move
Officials say Quail Unlimited will officially relocate to Albany in January.
Missing teenager returns home
Kayana Dixon returned home Wednesday morning after going missing for days.Ricki Barker, staff writer
Quail Unlimited relocating
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital's land lease to Quail Unlimited clears the way for the national organization to move its headquarters to Albany.- Ricki Barker, staff writer
Murfree: Community school support vital
The Dougherty school chief says the system has nothing to hide from state investigators looking into its CRCT scores.- Ricki Barker, staff writer
Police/Fire/EMS - October 27, 2010
Albany police nab peeping Tom suspect.- Ricki Barker, staff writer
Local 14-year-old girl missing
Takiesha Broadway says her daughter has been missing for five days.- Ricki Barker, staff writer
Police/Fire/EMS Oct. 26, 2010
Crime, fire and EMS reports for Oct. 26, 2010
Two female employees robbed at Shoe Show
A thief runs away with an undetermined amount of money in deposit bag taken from two employees, police say.
Smith: Responsibility needed on School Board
Republican District 2 School Board candidate Donnie Smith is making her first run for political office in Dougherty County.Ricki Barker,
Griffin seeks another term on school board
Milton Griffin is running against GOP challenger Donnie Smith for the District 2 seat on the Dougherty County School Board. Ricki Barker
Radium Middle lockers may get upgrade
The Dougherty County school board is looking into placing combination locks on the 722 lockers at a county middle school.
Boy Scouts make a house to die for
All proceeds from an Albany haunted house will benefit the Boy Scouts of America Chehaw Council.- Ricki Barker, staff writer
Bishop reacts to press removal
U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop was in Albany to make a presentation at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Injured tortoises airlifted to island
Flint RiverQuarium officials say four gopher tortoises with severe injuries had to be transported to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
Strive2Thrive volunteers honored
Community leaders recognize local volunteers who have strived to help a poverty eradication initiative succeed in its first year.- Ricki Barker, staff writer
Polcie/Fire/EMS - Oct. 19, 2010
Police respond to at least 32 incidents
Public support for SPLOST VI growing
If approved by voters, a special 1 percent sales tax will begin April 1, 2011 and will replace the tax that will expire March 31. Ricki Barker, staff writer
'Keys to Doghouse' returns to D-W
A University of Georgia admissions counselor will talk to local students about getting accepted at the college.- Ricki Barker, staff writer
Five-month-old wins Herald's Cutest Kids contest
Javon Henderson and his family received a prize package valued at $1,000 for winning The Albany Herald's cutest kid contest.Ricki Barker, staff writer
Police/Fire/EMS Oct. 16, 2010
Crime, fire and EMS report for Oct. 16, 2010
Haunted house to open
All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Hasan Temple and Darton College, organizers say.
Last container from Iraq unloaded at MCLC
More than 2,400 containers of military supplies from Iraq were emptied by the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany.
Fashion show raises money for cancer
Event organizers say more than $1,000 was raised for cancer research.
Marine Corps Logistics Command has unloaded the last container from Iraq
More than 2,400 containers of military supplies from Iraq were emptied by the Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany, officials say. The last one was Sept. 20.
Ricki Barler, staff writer
St. Teresa's to celebrate 65 years
St. Teresa's School is the oldest non-public school in Albany, school officials say.
Woman's club to host attic sale
The Albany Woman's Club's annual rummage sale has been held for more than 30 years.- Ricki Barker, staff writer
Airport officials test readiness during crash drill
The Federal Aviation Administration requires airports to perform a full-scale disaster scenario every three years, airport officials say.- Ricki Barker, staff writer
Four die in van crash
Authorities say a tire blowout was the cause of a Sunday night crash that killed four people and injured 15 others. - Ricki Barker, staff writer
Police/Fire/EMS Oct. 5, 2010
Crime, fire and EMS report for Oct. 5, 2010
Weekend bomb threat to courthouse a false alarm
Police say APD's bomb dog, Bubi, did not detect any signs of a bomb or bomb-making material in the courthouse Friday.
ASU homecoming to focus on past, present
ASU's homecoming week will feature a parade, book signings and a special concert by a Grammy award winner.Ricki Barker, staff writer
Supreme Court candidate talks about positions
Matt Wilson, a candidate for the Georgia Supreme Court, says experience and mediation are needed in the state's top court.
Magic of Disney wows audience
Final performances of "Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes" will be held at the Albany Civic Center tonight and Sunday.
Young ladies get good advice
Sponsors of a local entertainment event will focus on empowering young women in the community.Ricki Barker, staff writer
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