“Courageous” to open Friday
Tweet By Walter L. Johnson II Amid an age—and culture—where American families struggling to stay together in challenging times, a film that was produced in Albany makes its debut in movie theaters nationwide Friday.
Read More →DARTON COLLEGE MOVES UP TO No. 1 AFTER BEATING SOUTH GEORGIA COLLEGE 1-0
Tweet 9/28/11 – (ALBANY) Carlos Trombino Filho’s epic goal changed everything. The Sao Paulo, Brazil-native squared up in the seventh minute and ripped a game-winner from 20 yards that blasted into the side netting and left a diving South Georgia College goalkeeper in its wake. Head men’s soccer coach Bart Sasnett called it “as impressive [...]
Read More →This week’s Word from the Wetherbee
Tweet LIFE-FRIENDLY ZONES IN THE GALAXY? With all the changes happening in the sciences lately, it is no small wonder that astronomers are beginning to re-think the “big picture” in their theories. For centuries, humans have wondered about the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe, and since the advancement of space technology, the hunt [...]
Read More →Dougherty County Jail Inmates List September 22-29
Tweet Abdullah, Aadil Bey, Sept. 27, prob violation Adams, Raymon Marquise, Sept. 23, weekend prisoner Adams, Thomas Wilbur, Sept. 25, poss consumpt alco by minor Alford, Pauline Janice, Sept. 23, prob violation Allen, Malcolm Jamaal, Sept. 26, contempt of court, theft by taking Allen, Vernita Shantel, Sept. 24, theft by taking Anderson, Charles Edward, [...]
Read More →Riddle’s Termination Should Be Reversed
Tweet I think I know why I’ve never been asked to serve on the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. It’s because of situations like the recent firing of Lisa Riddle, the wildly successful Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) director, for allegedly discussing her boss’s massive salary. Clearly, I would step [...]
Read More →Building Unity In The Community BBQ
Tweet The old adage that “time flies by the older you get” seems to be true more and more. Autumn is already upon us and 2011 is quickly coming to a close. But before this year is completely over, the Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office wants to thank you for your support by hosting our 2nd [...]
Read More →ASU comes from behind, beats Miles
Tweet By Edythe Bradley Albany State’s Stanley Jennings threw a 35-yard pass to Ronnie Tubbs to give the Golden Rams a third-quarter lead and ultimately, a 34-37 come-from-behind victory over the Miles College Golden Bears at Sloan-Alumni Stadium Saturday night. Jennings, who completed 18 of 29 passes for 271 yards, threw three touchdown passes [...]
Read More →Business Licenses
Tweet KESYLA L. ALFORD, LMT, 1914 Dawson Road, 31707; Kesyla Alford; 669-4061; Massage Therapist ART PLUMBING CO., 1847 South Cobb Industrial Blvd., Smyrna, Ga., 30082; Steve Lisenby Jr.; 770-433-3232; Plumbing Contractor BIBI LANE, 2424 Whispering Pines Circle, 31707; Karen Furney; 376-3463; Childrens Clothing & Gifts
Read More →Midnight Madness to Offer Hoops Preview
Tweet By Edythe Bradley The Albany State University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will host its annual ASU Basketball Midnight Madness on Friday, Oct.14, at 10:30 p.m. at HPER Gymnasium on the ASU campus. Saturday, Oct. 15, is the first official day of practice for teams governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and ASU basketball [...]
Read More →No. 2 Darton kicks Broward
Tweet By David Mann Following a tied-up first half, the Cavaliers fought for two more goals in a grueling match with Broward College on Saturday afternoon. It was hot. Tempers flared. Questionable officiating combined with these elements to make for a battle of a game where there were several cheap shots committed – even [...]
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