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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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Terrell County considers 911 consolidation with Early County

This department costs the county about $30,000 per month to operate, and it will soon be in need of an equipment upgrade that Gamble said could cost close to $500,000. 

Omega Psi Phi fraternity celebrates brotherhood, excellence during Achievement Week

The men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity are preparing once again to celebrate their annual Achievement Week, a weeklong series of events dedicated to recognizing excellence, service, and fellowship. 

In Georgia’s most SNAP-dependent county, local pantries brace for program’s cut-off

Calhoun County, which has about 5,441 residents, has the highest share of households in Georgia that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. About 45% of its 1,508 households use SNAP. 

Experience vs. fresh vision: Langstaff and Jenkins face off in Albany Ward V race

Veteran Albany City Commission member Bob Langstaff is being challenged by Colette Jenkins for his Ward V seat.

Albany State Dance Company presents evening of dance, orchestral music

The Albany State University Dance Company is gearing up for another performance, Saturday, but this time with a live orchestra.

Southwest Georgians take part in fun, research at Terrell Family Fall Festival

A Family Fall Festival here attracted attendees both locally and regionally who were eager to take part in festive fun and contribute to a health research project, Saturday. 

Georgia Public Service Commission election gains voter attention as frustration increases over high utility bills

Energy justice groups want Georgian voters to pay attention to a normally low-profile state board, the Public Service Commission (PSC), which has two commissioner seats up for election in the Nov. 4 race. es. 

Dawson candidates outline vision for city’s future ahead of local election

Dawson's 2025 election candidates presented their platforms during a candidate forum hosted by Raines Baptist Church.

‘Stay in the room:’ State Rep. Teddy Reese gives Albany State Homecoming Convocation address

Albany State University students, faculty and alumni joined community members and leaders of the city of Albany for the 2025 Homecoming Convocation.

More than 150 participate in Albany ‘No Kings’ protest

This was the second “No kings” protest in Albany, and organizers said the crowd was much larger than the June protest crowd. The event attracted people from all across southwest Georgia from 7 to 70 years old. Albany protesters showed up to condemn Trump policies on immigration, veteran and military affairs, voting rights, health care and more.

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