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Developers bet on demand for smaller homes, apartments in Lee County

Two residential developments moving forward in Leesburg will add hundreds of new housing options in Lee County over the next few years, with developers saying they are targeting a market they believe has been underserved: young professionals and small families looking for newer housing they can afford.

William G. Anderson: A lifetime of testing the waters

William G. Anderson spent much of his life becoming the first Black man to do things no Black man had done before. Curiously, he rarely described his life as though that had ever been the plan.

Albany revives long-discussed Chehaw Connector with $2M-$4M trail options

A long-planned trail connecting downtown Albany to Chehaw Park is moving toward another major decision point, with city officials considering a state grant application and two potential routes for the roughly 1.1-mile link at preliminary costs ranging from $2 million to $4 million.

Dontavious Reese sentenced to 15 years in prison for fatal 2024 crash that killed three

Dontavious Reese was sentenced in Dougherty County Superior Court to 25 years, with 15 years to serve in prison and the remaining 10 on probation, after accepting a plea agreement as his case was preparing to go before a jury.

Take what you need — even the house

The old house at 577 Orange St. has spent much of its life being asked to become something else. Now the old giving house needs a favor in return.

Albany officials debate walking trail as South Madison Street-Alice Avenue drainage project moves forward

As heavy equipment reshapes land for a long-awaited drainage project in south Albany, Ward 6 Commissioner Diane Brown is pushing the city to make sure the neighborhood gets more than a holding pond.

Albany reviews water system security after nationwide cyber attacks

Albany Utilities reviewed its water system and implemented precautionary measures after receiving an urgent warning about cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater infrastructure, city officials said, as federal authorities continue to investigate a recent wave of attacks that has included systems in Georgia.

Terrell schools CFO exits after six months as district continues financial overhaul

Lowe, who joined Terrell County Schools as finance director in February and was promoted to chief financial officer for the new fiscal year, recently resigned to take a position with the Sumter County School District.

Community effort provides food to 150 families in Terrell County

Raine’s Baptist Church continued its community outreach Wednesday with a free food giveaway at the church, providing groceries to area residents while supplies lasted.

Dawson City Council addresses budget, fire fee, wastewater spending

The City of Dawson will enter new fiscal year without adopted budget as council considers creating a new fire assessment and approves wastewater equipment, K-9 agreement

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