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Southwest Health District announces end of drive-thru COVID testing
ALBANY — The last day for drive-thru COVID-19 testing at the Dougherty County Health Department will be Friday, officials with the Southwest Health District announced. "We encourage community members to use our convenient testing kiosks, available at both the Dougherty County Health Department (1710 S. Slappey Blvd. in Albany) and the Colquitt County Health Department (214 W. Central Ave. in ...
'4C on Front' project to bring fresh produce, student retail ventures to downtown Albany in 2025
ALBANY – After months of planning, a project that will bring fresh vegetables grown by Dougherty County students as well as sweet treats, jewelry, clothing and other student-made products is on schedule for downtown Albany. The North Front Street location is going to take a while to renovate, but...
Dougherty County EMS donates equipment to Albany Tech program
ALBANY – Dougherty County Emergency Medical Services has demonstrated its commitment to local emergency medical services education by donating two Stryker MX Pro Power Lift stretchers to the EMS Program at Albany Technical College. "Dougherty County is pleased to support the EMS program at Albany Technical College," Sam Allen,...
Tuesday runoff election brings out 9.19% of Dougherty County's registered voters
ALBANY – Two countywide races failed to turn out a large number of voters for a Tuesday runoff election, with turnout at a little more than 9%, Dougherty County officials said Wednesday. In the local contest for a Dougherty Superior Court judgeship, Victoria Johnson came out on top with...
Albany Museum of Art, Dougherty School System to host Juneteenth celebration
ALBANY ─ The Albany Museum of Art, in partnership with the Dougherty County School System, will host a Juneteenth Fine Art Celebration, a tribute to Juneteenth National Independence Day, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday. "The Dougherty County School System’s Fine Arts Department is excited to celebrate Juneteenth in...
Dougherty County officials looking at comprehensive renovation of courthouse facility
ALBANY – There may be busier buildings in Dougherty County than its courthouse, but it’s likely that number is small. And the functions of the Judicial Building has a huge impact on the daily lives of many, as its functions include everything from being the repository of records to the site of civil and criminal court proceedings.
Albany, Dougherty County celebrate Juneteenth 2024
ALBANY – Albany and Dougherty county leaders joined community members donned in red, yellow and green Friday for the third annual Juneteenth Community Celebration at the Albany Civic Center. The celebration spotlighted about 13 community vendors, ranging from small businesses showing off their products to the Dougherty Democratic Party...
Joe Dent re-elected to State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors
ATLANTA – Joseph W. “Joe” Dent, a judge of the Superior Court of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit in Albany, was re-elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the 55,000-member State Bar of Georgia and was installed June 8. Dent will continue to serve in the...
Juneteenth Fine Art Celebration Is Saturday, June 22 at the Albany Museum of Art
The Albany Museum of Art, in partnership with the Dougherty County School System, invites the community to join in the Juneteenth Fine Arts Celebration, a vibrant tribute to Juneteenth National Independence Day, from 10 am-1 pm on Saturday, June 22. "The Dougherty County School System’s Fine Art Department is excited...
Phoebe Network of Trust School Health Program hosts 9th Annual ‘Ties That Bind’ event
ALBANY, Ga. – Dougherty county leaders came together early Friday afternoon for a Father’s Day tradition. A program going on for nearly 10 years known, as the ‘Ties That Bind.’. We got to speak with four young men from Albany, all of whom took part in their...
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