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Albany could break world record with ‘Bany the Rock Snake
A new community art project is taking shape at Radium Springs, where residents are being encouraged to help build “‘Bany the Rock Snake,” a growing line of painted stones that organizers hope will eventually break a world record.
Albany, Dougherty leaders celebrate LMC Ag’s 25 years in business
The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission, in partnership with the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and the Albany City Commission, held a special proclamation ceremony honoring LMC Ag for its 25th anniversary in business in Albany.
Ballet Theatre South’s “Nutcracker” returns to Albany with homegrown stars, holiday magic and a community of volunteers
It’s Nutcracker season, and the dancers of Ballet Theatre South, a southwest Georgia nonprofit dance organization, are hard at work, preparing for opening night, Friday.
Georgia’s cotton fields are vanishing: Farmers warn industry is under threat
Georgia’s cotton acreage fell 22% this year—from 1.1 million acres in 2024 to just under 850,000 in 2025.
24-year-old Albany native to host community Thanksgiving dinner
Polite is bringing the Art.Sply Community Thanksgiving Dinner to Albany through her soon-to-be registered nonprofit on Thanksgiving Day at 2401 MLK. Jr. Dr. in Albany. From noon to 4 p.m. on Nov. 27, the community is invited to sit down for a free Thanksgiving meal as well as live music and available care packages.
Deerfield-Windsor School students participate in annual Patriot’s Day
The annual event is a longstanding tradition at the school and is the culmination of an all-subject, 5th grade curriculum called “Why America is Free.”
Albany Woman’s Club raises funds for Albany Humane Society, welcomes development director
The members of the service organization spent the month gathering donations for the Albany Humane Society. Their service was recognized by Samantha Threadgill, the development director for the Albany Humane Society. Threadgill gave the members a breakdown of what their local Humane Society does and how they can help support the mission.
Albany social media influencer will host turkey, coat giveaway
Gabriel Ornelas is teaming up with 4 Kids SWGA, a non-profit serving youth in need, to host the 2nd annual Gabe’s Giving Turkey Giveaway and a community coat, food and household goods drive.
Two injured in Albany apartment shooting one day after Police Department collects 142 firearms at gun buyback
Albany Police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured Sunday night at an Albany Apartment complex.
