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Braves bump Sale’s next start with eyes on G1 of Wild Card Series
The Braves haven’t yet clinched the National League East title. But their comfortable division lead has enabled them to ensure Chris Sale will get an extended breather before his final regular-season start and then make his first postseason start with extra rest. 
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Albany Rescue Mission in recovery but still can use some help
“We can’t do this without the community. We are so grateful for the willing vessels. We just can’t thank them enough. We also appreciate the other ministries that have sown seeds into our ministry.” 
Plenty of oil, not enough diesel — and southwest Georgia farmers are paying for it
Sedrick Rowe doesn’t spray herbicides on his 10 acres of organic peanuts. He fights weeds with his tractor instead, which means he runs it more often than most farmers — and burns at least 30 gallons of diesel on a typical day. This harvest season, every one of those gallons costs more than it has at any point on record.
Dougherty schools plan task force as SNAP changes raise concern over free meals
The Dougherty County School System plans to create a task force to help families retain food assistance and navigate new reporting requirements as district officials warn that declining SNAP participation could eventually affect the federal provision that allows every student to eat free at school.
Southern AG Carriers celebrates move to new Albany headquarters
“Our drivers are the people who make everything we do possible. Our economy depends on transportation and transportation depends on professional drivers.”
Lee County hospital financing plan proposes up to $200 million in bonds, with county-backed portion still to be defined
The Lee County Hospital Authority will hold a public hearing Sept. 22 on a proposal to issue up to $200 million in financing for a planned acute-care hospital. Lee County Commissioner Billy Mathis said the debt is intended to be repaid from hospital revenues rather than taxpayers.
Albany Commission taps brakes on decision on east Albany rezoning for truck stop maintenance center
“I’m not against development, but I’m against the hazard of this development. The location is right in the middle of a residential (area). To build right in the middle of a neighborhood, that’s a problem.”
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Braves bump Sale’s next start with eyes on G1 of Wild Card Series
The Braves haven’t yet clinched the National League East title. But their comfortable division lead has enabled them to ensure Chris Sale will get an extended breather before his final regular-season start and then make his first postseason start with extra rest. 
Albany Rescue Mission in recovery but still can use some help
“We can’t do this without the community. We are so grateful for the willing vessels. We just can’t thank them enough. We also appreciate the other ministries that have sown seeds into our ministry.” 
Plenty of oil, not enough diesel — and southwest Georgia farmers are paying for it
Sedrick Rowe doesn’t spray herbicides on his 10 acres of organic peanuts. He fights weeds with his tractor instead, which means he runs it more often than most farmers — and burns at least 30 gallons of diesel on a typical day. This harvest season, every one of those gallons costs more than it has at any point on record.
Dougherty schools plan task force as SNAP changes raise concern over free meals
The Dougherty County School System plans to create a task force to help families retain food assistance and navigate new reporting requirements as district officials warn that declining SNAP participation could eventually affect the federal provision that allows every student to eat free at school.
PHOTOS: Albany State Well Fest
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Texas’ comeback over Ohio State scores ESPN/ABC record ratings
Texas’ comeback victory over Ohio State on Saturday was ratings gold as it became the most-watched Week 2 game on record, Front Office Sports reported Wednesday.
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Braves bump Sale’s next start with eyes on G1 of Wild Card Series
The Braves haven’t yet clinched the National League East title. But their comfortable division lead has enabled them to ensure Chris Sale will get an extended breather before his final regular-season start and then make his first postseason start with extra rest. 
Texas’ comeback over Ohio State scores ESPN/ABC record ratings
Texas’ comeback victory over Ohio State on Saturday was ratings gold as it became the most-watched Week 2 game on record, Front Office Sports reported Wednesday.

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