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.
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.
APD responds to Sunday aggravated assault
The Albany Police Department responded to an aggravated assault early Sunday morning, police reports show.
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.
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.
Kitchen Inspections - May 19, 2013
These establishments were inspected by the Dougherty, Lee and Worth County Environmental Health Offices.
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.
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.
In the Military - May 20, 2013
This is a periodic column that reports on Southwest Georgians who are in or joining the military.
OUTDOORS: Weekly fishing reports
Find out where the fish are biting --- or not biting --- around Southwest Georgia this week.
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.
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.
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.
Bright of the day - May 18, 2013
Pick up a copy of today's Albany Herald to read more Bright Side comments.
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.
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.
Ward King
Ward King, 84, of Fitzgerald, died Friday, May 17, 2013.
C. L. Morris
C. L. Morris, 83, of Bainbridge, GA, died, Friday, May 17, 2013.
Julian Wayne Speight
Julian Wayne Speight, 82, of Milledgeville, GA died May 17, 2013.
Randy Scott Everson
Randy Scott Everson of Colquitt died Thursday, May 16, 2013.
Howard Bowman Swanson Sr.
Howard Bowman Swanson, Sr., 88, of Irwin County, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
Keyana Octivia Lang
Keyana Octivia Lang, 16, died, May 17, 2013.
Lewis Howzine
Lewis Howzine, 65, of Albany died Friday, May 10, 2013.
Wylie Fred Truitt
Wylie Fred Truitt, 75, of Albany, GA, died Thursday, May 16, 2013.
