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.
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.
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.
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.
During a recent Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meeting, officials outlined the multi-year process behind the initiative, which began with a group of community leaders participating in a development institute program in 2024. That experience sparked interest in creating a cohesive brand for the city — something leaders said Leesburg has long lacked.
Set against a region where economic conditions can vary dramatically within just a few miles, the “Harvest on Walnut” Farmer’s Market could offer a small but meaningful step toward bridging those gaps. By creating a direct pipeline between local producers and consumers, the market keeps more dollars circulating within the community while lowering barriers for small-scale entrepreneurs to generate income.
Three men were found guilty last week in the killing of Markel Harper, bringing closure to a case that took nearly two years to reach trial in Dougherty County.
For many in southwest Georgia, Panama City Beach, Fla. — about a four-hour drive from Albany — has long been a go-to spring break destination.
A brand-new fire truck purchased to strengthen emergency response in Dawson is sitting unused — not because of mechanical problems or training delays, but because a partial federal government shutdown has stalled the final steps of the FEMA grant that paid for it.
Dougherty County Commissioner Anthony Jones says leadership begins with listening. But during a Friday afternoon news conference at Albany City Hall, the District 6 commissioner took a moment to do the talking — officially announcing his bid for reelection.
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