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CARLTON FLETCHER: Looking for truthful answers to some hard questions
And we wonder how so many people in Germany could devote themselves to an evil despot like Adolf Hitler.
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Southwest Georgia Career Expo lets job seekers shine in Albany
“I’m just trying to get a career, just anything that might spark my interest, really. I just want to see what’s out there.”
Joshua Harrison pounds the pavement to provide shoes for Dougherty County children
“Being able to work with the H.E.A.R.T. organization and they work with me as one of their protege sons, it really made my life different. I want to let children feel better about themselves.
17th annual Unity in the Community brings food, fun to Albany
“We think it’s the perfect time to have a barbecue with all the violence in the community. It’s a chance to come together and do something positive. “
NAMI Albany keeps mental health awareness on community’s radar
“One of the most powerful things we can do is talk openly about mental health. The more we talk about it, the easier it becomes.”
Lee County hospital bonds: What the $200 million plan means for taxpayers
The Hospital Authority of Lee County will hold a public hearing at 3:30 p.m. today on a plan to issue up to $200 million in bonds for a proposed acute-care hospital off Grand Island Drive.
Chehaw looks to reactivate volunteer group, grow revenues
Chehaw’s Zoo is looking to celebrate 50 years in operation next year. Ahead of that milestone the Chehaw Park & Zoo board is looking to reactivate the Firiends of Chehaw group of volunteers.
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CARLTON FLETCHER: Looking for truthful answers to some hard questions
And we wonder how so many people in Germany could devote themselves to an evil despot like Adolf Hitler.
Albany State comeback falls short in 24-16 loss to Kentucky State
A week after Jayden Threatts ran wild for 228 yards, Albany State discovered what its offense looks like when the running lanes disappear.
Davis Warren’s career game leads Stanford’s comeback win over Georgia Tech
Davis Warren established career highs by throwing for 396 yards and three touchdowns to lead Stanford to a wild 34-27 home victory over Georgia Tech in Atlantic Coast Conference play on Saturday night.
Moving the Chains: Takeaways from College Football
Since this catches up on two weeks of action, this will be limited to teams in the Top 10.
No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs roll past Oklahoma, 41-13
Click the arrow to see game photos by Rodney Cofield, for the Albany Herald
Auburn comes up with key plays to hold off Vanderbilt
Byrum Brown rushed and passed for a score, Auburn’s special teams found paydirt, and the Tigers earned their first Southeastern Conference victory by topping Vanderbilt 21-15 on Saturday afternoon in Auburn, Ala.

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Albany State comeback falls short in 24-16 loss to Kentucky State
A week after Jayden Threatts ran wild for 228 yards, Albany State discovered what its offense looks like when the running lanes disappear.
Davis Warren’s career game leads Stanford’s comeback win over Georgia Tech
Davis Warren established career highs by throwing for 396 yards and three touchdowns to lead Stanford to a wild 34-27 home victory over Georgia Tech in Atlantic Coast Conference play on Saturday night.
















