Residents Complete Darton College Nursing Program ALBANY — Several students graduated this fall from the Darton College Nursing Program with Associate of Science degrees. They were recognized during the traditional Nursing Pinning Ceremony and are now eligible to take the licensing examination to become registered nurses. Albany area graduates include Larissa Adelanter, Luanne Ashton, Regina Barnes, [...]

Photo Caption:   Reba Stewart of the Kiwanis Club of Dougherty County leads the January 11 BUG kick-off session at the North Jefferson Street Boys & Girls Club facility. “Do you think you can achieve this goal of success?” Reba Stewart challenged. As the question reached their ears, the hands of students around the [...]

BOB JAMES SAYS HE RE-ENTERED THE PROFESSION HE LOVES AFTER HIS FAMILY BUSINESS WAS VICTIMIZED BY CON ARTISTS. NOW HE HAS A NEW FIGHT ON HIS HANDS: CANCER. By Lon McNeil Bob James’ first job in law enforcement was at age 19 with the Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office. He started working in the jail and then moved [...]

For a $5 donation, the Albany Humane Society is celebrating some of Albany’s prized pets and helping stray ones at the same time. Volunteers and companies donated their artwork (Annie Carter and Jenni Bode) photography skills (Rosemary West) and printing presses (Albany Printing Co.) for the project. The calendar  can be purhased at the Humane Society, local veterinary officies, and [...]

Louis King (left) and Chester Smith share a laugh during the annual One Heart Thanksgiving celebration in downtown Albany. More than 500 people, mostly homeless, were served by Christian motorcylists and other volunteers. Doctors and working people and low-income families with children and homeless individuals ate dinner together this Thanksgiving — an event not seen every [...]