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  1. Event to offer hope for parentsRead the original story w/Photo

    3 hrs ago | The Albany Herald

    ... Georgia don't have to feel that way. In conjunction with The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting, the Albany Community Hospice is sponsoring a memorial service called "Lights of Hope," to be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 13 at the Fish Camp ...

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  2. Births Nov. 22Read the original story

    6 hrs ago | The Albany Herald

    ALLEN, Landon Michael, son, was born Nov. 16, to Leon Allen and Lakeisha Peterson of Albany.

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    Related Topix: Leesburg, GA, Parrott, GA, Preston, GA, Americus, GA

  3. Albany youngster made brave decision to join the militaryRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | WALB-TV Albany

    An Albany teenager is now one of the numbers. On Sunday afternoon First Mount Olive Baptist Church held a homecoming party for 19-year-old Xavier Martin.

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    Related Topix: US Army, US Military, US Marine Corps

  4. Motorcycle ministry fed the communityRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | WALB-TV Albany

    email ALBANY, GA (WALB) It was a bit damp outside on Sunday so there was no riding for a lot of motorcycle fanatics, but for the Disciple Outreach Motorcycle Club they already had their hands full literally. The ministry fed hundreds in the community ...

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  5. Will retailers need extra help for the Holidays?Read the original story

    6 hrs ago | WALB-TV Albany

    email ALBANY, GA (WALB) The recession will not end for thousands of jobless Georgians until more employers can start hiring again. Late last week the state announced unemployment rose to 10.2 percent in October. This year many are depending on ...

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  6. Loyal E. KirbyRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 17 | The Daily Sentinel

    ... 8 p.m. at Scottsboro Funeral Home. Mr. Kirby is survived by his wife, Billie Brooks Kirby; sister, Ruby Daniel of Albany, Ga.; brothers, Kenneth, Earl and Gene Kirby of Scottsboro; and several nieces and nephews. The family requests no flowers. In ...

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    Related Topix: Obituaries

  7. Prep Basketball: 2009 Herald preview -- Monroe boys thinking title, girls still buildingRead the original story w/Photo

    9 hrs ago | The Albany Herald

    ... star big man Brandon Johsnon, second from right, will rejoin the team in January as he recovers from a knee injury. ALBANY - For now, the Monroe Tornadoes try not to talk about it. But when people look at all the talent assembled off Lippitt Drive ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  8. Prep Basketball: 2009 Herald preview -- Westover above the radarRead the original story w/Photo

    10 hrs ago | The Albany Herald

    ... key role players for the Patriots this season as they try to get back to the GHSA Class AAA state championship game. ALBANY - The Westover boys basketball program already owned the tradition to draw the attention of every opponent it faced. But now, ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Georgia Institute of Technology NCAA, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Derrick Favors, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets NCAA Basketball

  9. GWA to play for titleRead the original story

    Yesterday | Walton Tribune

    ... of second-ranked Tattnall Square Academy Friday night in the state semifinals. The Bulldogs (10-3) will travel to Albany on Friday to face No. 1 Deerfield-Windsor, a team they beat in the season opener way back in August. Aside from trying to knock ...

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    Related Topix: Georgia High School Football, High School Football

  10. Thrush introduces next generation of ag aircraftRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | The Albany Herald

    ... aircraft, fitted with the GE H80 turboprop enigne, for ferrying to South America at the Thrush Aircraft Inc. plant in Albany. ALBANY a ' While Thrush Aircraft Inc. has long held the reputation as one of Southwest Georgia's best-kept a ' and best a ' ...

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    Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Weather

  11. Thanksgiving memoriesRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Albany Herald

    ... with relatives that we saw only a couple times a year and strangers that became friends. Suzanne F. Davis, CPRP, Albany Recreations and Parks director FORGING BONDS WITH FAMILY I grew up in south Louisiana, but my family had roots in lower ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Home Listing, Home

  12. Concert held for paralyzed friendRead the original story

    Yesterday | WALB-TV Albany

    email ALBANY, GA (WALB) - It's a night for Benjamin Daniel and his best friend to celebrate. They're both 20-years-old and have been able to walk their whole lives, until recently. On June 7th, Daniel fell asleep at the wheel while driving home from ...

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  13. Prep Basketball: 2009 Herald preview -- The Ochie EvolutionRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | The Albany Herald

    ... it in before being mobbed by teammates. It was a little awkward and far from polished. So Ochie linked up with the Albany Bearcats AAU team during the summer and coach Reggie Boone. Boone saw potential for Ochie playing as an athletic wing and let ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  14. Anchorage expresses needRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Albany Herald

    ... plans to continue its mission of helping individuals throughout the United States. "We don't have just people from Albany," he said. "They come from all over." However, as it has other nonprofits, the economy has put a dent into the organization's ...

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    Related Topix: Leesburg, GA

  15. Ladies' elegant tea benefits GraceWayRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | The Albany Herald

    ... House will host a generational tea party Saturday with proceeds benefiting the GraceWay Recovery Residence. ALBANY a ' The area's littlest ladies and its more mature grand ladies will gather at the historic Shackelford House Saturday for the ...

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    Related Topix: Milan, Italy, Italy, Lombardia, Italy, World News

  16. Berry: ADDU making progress in drug warRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | The Albany Herald

    Fighting the use and distribution of illegal drugs is a daily battle for Bill Berry and members of the Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit.

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    Related Topix: Drugs, Dougherty County, GA

  17. Get the word out: Be counted for 2010 censusRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Albany Herald

    ALBANY a ' Judging from the turnout at an East Albany town hall meeting, getting people in the district to respond to the 2010 census could be a hard sell.

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  18. Appreciation of veterans not soon forgottenRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | The Albany Herald

    Albany High social studies and history teacher Shawn Wiley displays a rare German elite SS Waffen M40 helmet during the school's recent Veterans Day event.

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Dougherty County, GA

  19. Residents to save on home insuranceRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Albany Herald

    ... Drive just off Leary Road will have almost $100 a month in additional spendable money because of that report. Albany Fire Chief James Carswell said about 315 homeowners off Old Pretoria Road and Leary Road will see the largest savings when the new ...

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    Related Topix: Insurance, Financial Services, Dougherty County, GA

  20. Bobbie Hancock PhillipsRead the original story

    Yesterday | Thomasville Times Enterprise

    ... Hancock and Robert Hancock. Mrs. Philips had lived in Plains for the past three years, having moved there from Albany, where she lived for many years. She was a legal secretary for Robert Langstaff for 30 years. In 1978, she was awarded the Legal ...

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