Vintage Albany
Tweet This is a photo from the 1960s of singer-actor Ed Ames and a young fan. Ames played “Mingo” n the TV show Daniel Boone. Ames was not Native American; in fact, his parents were Jewish Ukrainian immigrants. Ames had also been a member of the popular singing group, The Ames Brothers, in the 1950s. [...]
Read More →Exercise focus of health talk
Tweet A nationally renowned speaker is visiting Albany to answer a critical call to action to focus on encouraging primary care physicians and other health care providers to include exercise when designing treatment plans for patients. The initiative, “Exercise is Medicine,” is committed to the believe that exercise and physical activity are integral in [...]
Read More →Inside Albany
Tweet 15-year-old missing The Albany Police Department Investigations Bureau Family Protection Unit is soliciting the public’s assistance with locating 15-year-old ShaRonda Seay. ShaRonda, a Monroe High School student, has been missing since Monday, Sept. 12. ShaRonda has been known to run away from home; still, anyone found harboring her could face criminal charges, police say.
Read More →Grimsley embraces transition to Academic Affairs
Tweet Albany State University’s new assistant vice president for Academic Affairs brings a quarter-century of teaching experience to the newly created position. Dr. Linda Grimsley stepped into the role at the beginning of fall semester. She previously served as chair of the ASU Department of Nursing since 1999. “Dr. Grimsley is an experienced administrator, and [...]
Read More →NORTHERN EXPANSION
Tweet A ribbon cutting celebrating HeritageBank of the South’s $2.5 million investment in Lee County was held Sept. 7 at the bank’s new facility on U.S. 19. Local contractors and subcontractors, including some Heritage customers, were used to build the 8,000-square-foot facility. LRA Constructors and architect David Maschke led the construction team. Ambassadors and officials [...]
Read More →This week’s Word from the Wetherbee
Tweet THE SKY IS FALLING! Well, not exactly. Something in the sky is falling, though. A 13,000-pound research satellite, to be precise. The word from NASA is to keep an eye out for falling debris. UARS, or the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite, has said its farewells to space and will be returning to Earth. NASA [...]
Read More →GET READY FOR THE RIVERFRONT RUN – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011
Tweet The 2011 5k & 1 Mile event will be held on October 22 and is presented by the Dougherty County Medical Society. It will be held as a way for physicians to lead by example and share with their patients the importance of incorporating physical activity and exercise into their daily routines.
Read More →Church Briefs
Tweet Saturday, Sept. 24 Agape Christian Worship Center will host its annual Community Day beginning at noon at Robert Cross Park. Featuring fun, food and entertainment, the free event is open to the public.. Info: Kimberely Barnes at 432-2897
Read More →Game of the Week: Dougherty vs. Westover
Tweet When: Saturday, September 24, 7 p.m. Where: Hugh Mills Stadium What: The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Region 1-AAA opener for both teams. 2011 records: Dougherty is 1-3; Westover is 2-2. Last week: Dougherty lost to Wilkinson County, 24-6. Westover lost to Early County, 21-19. All-time series record: Dougherty leads 35-6. First meeting: Dougherty [...]
Read More →Business Licenses
Tweet Acc Services, 412 Persimmon Drive, 31705; Rebecca Ann Pollock; 883-2262; Carpet Cleaning Alberson Construction & Development, LLC, 211 N. Jefferson St. Suite 7, 31701; Michael Alberson; 894-8788; General Contractor The Art of Patrick J. Carter, 2013 Gail Ave., 31707; Christy W. Richards; 395-7066; Internet Artwork Sales
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