As Lee County grapples with questions of trust, leadership and the future of public education, the life of Dr. Robert Clay offers a reminder of the community values that helped build one of Georgia's most respected school systems.
According to unofficial election results, challenger George Parrish Houston led the three-candidate field with 534 votes, or 42%, followed by incumbent Donna Ford with 478 votes, or 37.6%. Candidate Lavendra Shootes received 261 votes, or 20.5%.
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The wild west of the new version of major college football continues to entertain while programs are tampering with players who are not in the portal while offering NFL money.
Today's edition of The Albany Herald includes a special section about the coming high school football season, with schedules, photographs and previews of the 2025 season for 13 southwest Georgia teams.
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Albany State University recognized academic excellence at its recent Honors Day program.
Auburn advances after beating Alabama State 83-63 in Lexington, Ky.
Game photos below the article With Saturday night's win, Monroe is on top of the region standings and needs wins over Cairo and Peach County to earn the right to host the region tournament.
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