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Lucille Lannigan

Lucille Lannigan began working for The Albany Herald as a Report for America corps member in July 2023. At The Herald, she focuses on underreported issues impacting southwest Georgian communities that have been economically hard hit in the last decade, highlighting problems and solutions. She’s a Floridian and graduated from the University of Florida’s journalism college in 2023, where she wrote and served as metro editor for the student-run newspaper, The Independent Florida Alligator. Her work has been recognized by the Hearst Journalism Awards, the Online News Association and the Society of Environmental Journalists.

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Who is Johnny Jessie, the man challenging Dawson’s mayor?

Jessie said he started reading a book about being a small-town mayor in 2022. He placed his name on the ballot in 2025, running against former Dawson Mayor Ada Lemons-McIntyre and the incumbent Robert Aaron. 

Albany Young Marines shine with Southeast Regimental Awards

The Albany unit was recognized as the 2025–2026 Southeast Regiment Unit of the Year for the second consecutive year.

Albany commissioner launches ‘Keep East Albany Clean’ initiative

The movement, launched by Albany Ward I Commissioner Jon Howard and in partnership with Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful, an organization focused on city beautification, and the Dougherty County School System, to emphasize the importance of keeping the streets clean, especially in east Albany.

Twelve arrested in raid targeting sex traffickers, commercial sex buyers

A Phoebe Putney surgeon was among those arrested.

Sowega Council on Aging director plans departure; organization launches search for successor

Sadler, who has served as SCOA’s executive director since 2019, announced she will leave her position on June 30, 2026, after helping train her successor. The agency opened applications on Nov. 1 for a new Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Director, a key leadership role that will oversee operations and programs serving older adults across 14 southwest Georgia counties. 

Community table talk will be part of Albany Police Department’s gun buyback event

APD along with other community partners will host “It’s My Neighborhood, It’s My Community, It’s My City’ in conjunction with the gun buyback, a special gathering designed to foster open dialogue and unity across Albany. 

Putney couple celebrated 70 years of marriage in 2025: ‘I’d do it all over again’

In their quiet home in the Putney countryside, where they’ve lived since 1968, Curt and Ann Poole’s walls are decorated with memories.

Local businesses step up to help Albanians impacted by SNAP cuts, government shutdown

Federal workers like Transportation Security Administration agents (TSA) aren’t getting paid, and millions of Americans are awaiting the return of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Amid the dysfunction, Albany businesses are coming together to ensure vulnerable community members don’t go hungry by providing free meals for children, military families and TSA workers at the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport.

Georgia Chamber CEO delivers 2050 forecast on work force, industry, infrastructure

Georgia’s next 25 years will see explosive growth, new challenges and a rapidly changing workforce, and Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark said local leaders must start planning now.

Dougherty County students participate in mock elections

More than 1,200 Dougherty County elementary students cast ballots along with  millions of Americans in Nov. 4 elections across the U.S.

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