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Driver charged with hit-and-run accident

Warrants have been issued for Dewayne Hogan in connection with a hit-and-run accident on the 3900 block of Radium Springs Road, police officials say.

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Police look for assault suspect

The Albany Police Department’s Criminal Investigative Bureau is seeking help from the community in locating Kizzie Lashay Coleman, 21. Coleman is sought for an assault on her sisters, Latasha and Shonta Coleman, officials say.

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Bright of the Day - May 22, 2013

For more brights, pick up a copy of today's Herald.

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Squawk of the Day - May 22, 2013

For more squawks, pick up a copy of today's Herald.

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Phipps named chief appeals judge

Presiding Judge Herbert E. Phipps, of Albany, will be sworn in to his new position on June 25.

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Group wants atheist books placed with Bibles in Georgia state parks

A national atheist group said it plans to donate enough books on its views to be placed in all Georgia state park cabins after the state's governor said Bibles should remain at the vacation properties despite an atheist's recent complaint.

Robin Fetina Rhodes Cater

Robin Fetina Rhodes Cater, 49, of Leesburg, GA, died Monday, May 20, 2013.

Dorothy Shepard Kochendofer

Dorothy Shepard Kochendofer, 62, of Daleville, Alabama, died, Monday, May 20, 2013.

James J. Ligon, Jr.

James J. Ligon, Jr. of Altamonte Springs, FL, formerly of Memphis, TN died May 16, 2013.

Thelma Wallace

Thelma Wallace of Camilla, GA, died May 21, 2013.

Sarah Griffith Lyons Cox

Sarah Griffith Lyons Cox, 79 of Albany died May 20, 2013.

Charlie L. Merritt

Charlie L. Merritt, 58, died May 21, 2013.

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Tift drug force nets suspect, cash

The Tift County Sheriff's Office and the Mid-South Narcotics Task Force have seized possible drug storage equipment and $121,000 in cash at a Tifton residence.

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APD responds to Sunday aggravated assault

The Albany Police Department responded to an aggravated assault early Sunday morning, police reports show.

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Bright of the day - May 21, 2013

For more brights, pick up a copy of today's Herald.

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Squawk of the day - May 21, 2013

For more squawks, pick up a copy of today's Herald.

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Four GSW athletes, including ex-Crisp star Cromer, named to PBC All-Academic team

Les Cromer, a Leesburg native and former Crisp Academy star, is one of four GSW baseball players to be named to the Peach Belt Conference's All-Academic Team on Monday.

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Commission says no to NYSP funding

The County Commission rejects a funding request from the National Youth Sports Program.

Winston Howard

Winston Howard, 61, died, Saturday, May 18 2013.

Ella Reese

Ella Reese of Pelham, Ga., died, May 20, 2013.

Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson of Albany, Ga., died May 18, 2013.

Robin Rhodes Cater

Robin Rhodes Cater, 49 of Leesburg, GA died, Monday, May 20, 2013.

Rhoda Traylor

Rhoda Traylor, of, Albany, Georgia died, Friday, May 17, 2013.

Hubert Franklin Scott, Sr

Hubert Franklin Scott, Sr., 89, of Dawson, GA, formerly of Albany, GA, died May 19, 2013.

Albert Sidney Newberry, Sr.

Albert Sidney Newberry, Sr. died, Friday, May 17, 2013.

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Kitchen Inspections - May 19, 2013

These establishments were inspected by the Dougherty, Lee and Worth County Environmental Health Offices.

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Georgia, Georgia Tech golf teams advance to NCAA Division I National Championship

Georgia and Georgia Tech's men's golf teams are headed to nationals after strong finishes in the NCAA Regionals over the weekend.

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Dougherty County Jail Report - May 20, 2013

These are individuals who were booked into the Dougherty County Jail May 9-16. The listing includes name, date of booking, law enforcement agency, reason for booking, bond and date of release.

Paul Williams

Paul Williams died Thursday.

Alesia Ross

Alesia Ross died Saturday.

Mary Walker

Mary Walker died Sunday.

Fleta B. Oates

Fleta B. Oates died Saturday.

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In the Military - May 20, 2013

This is a periodic column that reports on Southwest Georgians who are in or joining the military.

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OUTDOORS: Weekly fishing reports

Find out where the fish are biting --- or not biting --- around Southwest Georgia this week.

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GISA ELITE 8: Deerfield sweeps into Final 4

The Knights are two series wins from their first state title since 2003 after sweeping Westfield on Saturday afternoon in Perry in the GISA AAA Elite 8.

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Albany preparing for SB&T Bike Race

As many as 300 cyclists are expected next weekend for the competition.

Ethel Lee Smith Richardson

Ethel Lee Smith Richardson died Saturday.

Bruce Perry

Bruce Perry died Saturday.

Lola B. Lewis

Lola B. Lewis died Friday.

Norma Ruth Harrell Davis

Norma Ruth Harrell Davis died Friday.

Wylie Fred Truitt

Wylie Fred Truitt died Thursday.

Elease Davis Trice

Elease Davis Trice died Tuesday.

Rhoda Traylor

Rhoda Traylor died Friday.

Beulah M. Goines

Beulah M. Goines died Friday.

Barney Beaton Sr.

Barney Beaton Sr. died Friday.

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GISA ELITE 8: Crisp Academy baseball advances to Final 4

The Wildcats advance to their fourth straight Final 4 with a two-game sweep of Robert Toombs, while Randolph Southern sees its final baseball season end.

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Bright of the day - May 18, 2013

Pick up a copy of today's Albany Herald to read more Bright Side comments.

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Two vehicles collide in Friday morning wreck

Two occupants of a van were taken to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital following a wreck in downtown Albany on Friday morning.

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New winner named in Congressional Art Competition

A new winner has been named for the 2013 Congressional Art Competition in the Second Congressional District of Georgia, officials with the office of U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop.

Albert Sidney Newberry Sr.

Albert Sidney Newberry Sr., 74, died, Friday, May 17, 2013.

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