The ‘Big 10’ most read stories for August 10-17
These are the 10 most viewed stories on albanyherald.com for the week of August 10-17, 2012. Click on the headlines to view the stories.
1. Heard’s School Board qualifying fee unpaid
ALBANY — Dougherty County Elections officials confirmed Monday that School Board at-large hopeful Lorenzo Heard has yet to pay the $108 qualifying fee to run as an independent candidate against Democratic nominee Lane Price in the Nov. 6 General Election.
2. DCSS hires new HR Director
ALBANY — The Dougherty County School Board on Monday hired Terrell Young as its new director of human resources by a 5-0 vote. Young, who is coming from North Carolina, replaces Tracy Williams, who was fired earlier this year.
3.Squawk of the Day – August 10, 2012.
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4.Squawk of the Day – August 13, 2012.
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5.Most wanted fugitive caught
ALBANY — One of the Crime Stoppers Most wanted fugitives reported in today’s Albany Herald has already been captured.
6.Tribunals set for two more teachers accused of cheating
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