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CARLTON FLETCHER: Mike Collins’ neo-Nazi ties just the latest low surrounding his campaign
There are people who will now vote for Collins because of his ties to new-Nazis.
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Mitchell County group fights NextEra Energy project
On June 29, the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a rezoning request that would change 300 acres in the northern part of the county from Agriculture to Industrial.
Planning for downtown Albany Riverfront Park splash pad replacement ongoing
“Everybody loves water. I think it will be an excellent tool, especially recreation for the children. Keeping kids at the park during the summer will help keep them out of trouble.”
The industrial park filled, Lee County’s tax base didn’t notice
Part Two: Twenty years after county planners warned that homeowners were carrying too much of the load, residential property makes up a larger share of the tax digest than it did then.
Artesian Alliance’s Leslie Stout building from the ground up
“We want the flashy things, but we need the HVAC unit. We don’t want to put a new exhibit at Thronateeska if we don’t have the building ready, so it’s not the glamorous things right now.”
Dougherty County woman born with conjoined twin left legacy through carnival appearances
“She was normal in school and everything. She was educated. It wasn’t like it affected her being normal, talking normal, cooking. She didn’t let it hinder her.”
Dougherty County Public Works Committee tries again on jail HVAC replacement
“If the chillers go down, the jail’s going to go down. If you have a problem with the central system, you will have problems throughout the building.”
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CARLTON FLETCHER: Mike Collins’ neo-Nazi ties just the latest low surrounding his campaign
There are people who will now vote for Collins because of his ties to new-Nazis.
Mitchell County official refutes charges made by group opposing rezoning of land to be purchased by energy giant
“At no time has NextEra mentioned a data center,” James Eubanks said of negotiations with the world’s largest electric utility holding company.
Mitchell County group fights NextEra Energy project
On June 29, the Mitchell County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a rezoning request that would change 300 acres in the northern part of the county from Agriculture to Industrial.
Planning for downtown Albany Riverfront Park splash pad replacement ongoing
“Everybody loves water. I think it will be an excellent tool, especially recreation for the children. Keeping kids at the park during the summer will help keep them out of trouble.”
The industrial park filled, Lee County’s tax base didn’t notice
Part Two: Twenty years after county planners warned that homeowners were carrying too much of the load, residential property makes up a larger share of the tax digest than it did then.
Artesian Alliance’s Leslie Stout building from the ground up
“We want the flashy things, but we need the HVAC unit. We don’t want to put a new exhibit at Thronateeska if we don’t have the building ready, so it’s not the glamorous things right now.”
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Georgia Tech announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class
Nine athletes and coaches were named.
Raiders sign No. 1 overall pick QB Fernando Mendoza
The Las Vegas Raiders signed quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, on Thursday.

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