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South Ga. Back-to-School dates 2024-2025
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - With the school year around the corner, many parents are preparing to send their children back to school. Save these dates and click the links to see the full posted schedule presented by your school district of when your child is ready to go back. And...
Dougherty County Election Board approves extended voting for presidential election
ALBANY – Dougherty County voting officials are looking to boost turnout for the 2024 presidential election with the addition of a Sunday date during the early voting period and extended hours on two days. The Dougherty County Board of Registration and Elections on Wednesday unanimously approved adding Oct. 7 to the voting calendar and extending voting hours to 7 p.m. on two Thursdays, Oct. 17 ...
Albany City Commission proposed Sunday alcohol sales
ALBANY, Ga. – A major decision in the city of Albany will be on the ballot this November. As the city commission is looking to approve Sunday alcohol sales within the Good Life City. We caught up with Ward 1 Commissioner Jon Howard Wednesday afternoon about the decision regarding...
Dougherty County Police Department presents National Night Out 2024
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - National Night Out is coming up again. The Dougherty County (DOCO) Police Department is presenting National Night Out 2024 on Thursday, July 25 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Attendees can find the event at the Exchange Club of Albany Fairground at 819 South Westover Boulevard...
City of Albany to hold public hearings on property tax rate increase
ALBANY – Albany residents will get three opportunities to weigh in on a proposed property tax increase during three public hearings scheduled for August. The public hearings will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 6, 6 p.m. on Aug. 13 and at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 20. All hearings will be held in Room 100 of the Government Center, located at 222 Pine Ave. The Albany City Commission has announced plans to ...
Lady veterans, active-duty servicewomen honored
ALBANY — The American Legion Auxiliary Albany Unit 30 honored 14 female veterans and active-duty military personnel recently with a special high tea. This event was held as a tribute to four lady veterans and 10 active-duty military servicewomen stationed at Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany. Guests enjoyed a selection of fine teas, accompanied by an array of finger sandwiches, scones and ...
Albany’s seasonal unemployment rate rises
ATLANTA — Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Albany recorded an unemployment rate of 4.8% in June, up seven-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 4.2%. “Georgia is where opportunities abound, and innovation thrives,” Thompson said. “Every summer, our students and seasonal workers inject our work force with a fresh wave of talent and energy. ...
Albany State to name new Early Childhood Center to honor former president
ALBANY — Albany State University will see new growth on campus in the near future. In addition to the $11.9M Nursing and Health Sciences Simulation Center and the ongoing renovations, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents has approved two new building projects, including a major renovation and the naming of a building to honor former ASU President Portia Holmes-Shields. “Thank you ...
Albany Area Chamber’s Albany Under 40 Awards Now Accepting Nominations
Albany Under 40 honors and celebrates the Albany Area’s emerging professionals who excel in their careers and actively contribute to the betterment of our community. This prestigious awards program recognizes young professionals under the age of 40 who have distinguished themselves in their respective industries and are committed to creating a stronger, healthier region through their leadership and achievements.
Georgia Council for the Arts Awards $8,000 Art Education Grant to the Albany Museum of Art
The Albany Museum of Art was awarded an $8,000 Arts Education Program Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, for fiscal year 2025. The Arts Education Program Grant supports arts programs for K-12 students and helps fund programs from visual arts to music or theater to dance and creative writing. As part of this year’s Arts Education Program awards, 75 entities in 22 counties will receive more than $540,000 in funding.
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