Hall of Famer Fred McGriff to headline Boys & Girls Clubs fundraiser
The Steak & Burger Dinner — now in its 38th year — is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, typically drawing more than 700 attendees.
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Albany’s restaurant problem: Too many, too little to go around
The pending closure of Harold’s Chicken — the latest in a string of recent shutdowns — is prompting renewed scrutiny of how and why food businesses struggle to survive in Dougherty County.
Three Dougherty schools post major gains, closing long-standing gaps
District leaders credited a strong emphasis on early literacy as a key driver behind the gains. Investments have included literacy specialists, teacher training, classroom resources and expanded student supports — efforts Davis said are reflected both in test scores and in classrooms.
Albany teen, 16, makes bodybuilding debut at Atlanta OCB Pro/Am
Crockett, an Albany resident and student at Albany Technical College Academy, placed second in the teen bikini division this weekend at the OCB Immortal Muscle Pro/Am Bodybuilding Competition in Atlanta, becoming the youngest competitor across all categories at the event.
Deadly Albany crash underscores legal risks of street racing; community pushes safer alternatives
Locally, residents have raised concerns about the frequency of racing activity, including so-called “street takeovers.” But Eraune Santos, owner of Albany racetrack, US Dragway 19, said from his perspective the issue extends beyond enforcement.
No farm required: How 4C Academy is opening doors to agriculture
At Commodore Conyers College and Career Academy, a specialized charter school serving students in grades 9–12 across Dougherty, Terrell, Baker and Calhoun counties, agriculture isn’t rooted in generational farmland. Instead, with the help of technological advancements in hydroponics, it is growing inside an expansive greenhouse — and making its way onto lunch trays across the district.
From hospital to habitat; Phoebe donation transforms care at Chehaw Zoo
For zoo staff, the addition marks a major shift in how animals are evaluated and treated. Until now, many cases required transporting animals to outside veterinary clinics — a process that often involved sedation, coordination and added risk.
ASU, SRTC expand agreement to grow teacher pipeline
Officials say the latest expansion responds directly to workforce needs, particularly the growing demand for qualified teachers. While investments in technology and STEM fields continue to increase, education leaders say persistent challenges — including stagnant salaries and professional burnout — have contributed to ongoing teacher shortages.
Female artists the focus in Albany Area Arts Council exhibit
The exhibit, on display from March 19 through April 30, examines the many ways women exist when given a place to simply be — moving through such themes as beauty, intimacy, power and emotional vulnerability. Across a series of paintings, sculptures and mixed-media works, each artist invites viewers into what feels like an intensely private exploration of identity, presence and self-definition.
Albany proposes Mayor’s Summer Youth Work Program focused on job readiness, internships
The Mayor’s Summer Youth Work Program, also referred to as the Workforce Readiness Academy, would run from June 1 through July 24 and serve approximately 20 students ages 16 to 18 who are currently enrolled in high school.
