Southwest Georgia has lost one of its true originals in former Georgia state Rep. John White, a man whose life cannot be measured by one title alone.

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with cornerback Avieon Terrell and defensive tackle Anterio Thompson.

I believe in an impartial judiciary committed to the rule of law. I believe that when parties come before the court they are ...

Mike Yastrzemski’s leadoff double in the bottom of the 10th inning propelled the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night. The ...

LAKELAND — Beneath the pressure of a packed Final Four crowd and against a dynasty chasing a third straight state championship, the Baconton Charter Blazers never blinked. The No. 1-ranked and ...

Albany's Rebel Saints are an early-stages duet that is preparing to go live in clubs and bars around southwest Georgia.

Established in 1891, The Albany Herald is proud to be a longstanding source of news and information for the city of Albany and all the vibrant communities in Dougherty county. We are a part of the ...

Joe Whitfield is the sports editor for the Albany Herald. He graduated from the Henry Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia. He is an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and passionate about ...

LEESBURG — Questions surrounding a tax calculation error in Lee County are intensifying after a school system official acknowledged concerns about the figures ...

ATLANTA — If you’re interested in becoming the president of the JR Ritchie Fan Club, be prepared to stand in line. “You can ask my wife, I’ve been talking about Ritchie since last summer,” Braves ace ...

ALBANY — The Albany Middle School Indians left little doubt about how far they’ve come this spring. Behind a dominant defensive performance and a big day from Rayshon Mathis and Jamikel Tiller, the ...

ALBANY — As Dougherty County Commission Chairman Lorenzo Heard seeks a second term in office, he is highlighting a slate of ongoing initiatives — from economic development to housing — while also ...