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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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Dawson Fire Department might get new home after 120 years at downtown location

Dawson’s Fire Department may soon be getting a new home as equipment outgrows the dated structure. 

Albany State student youngest to run for Camilla’s City Council

The Albany State University criminal justice sophomore has aspired to be a government leader since high school and believes there’s no better place to start than his hometown’s local government. By putting his name in the race, he became the youngest person to run for a city council seat in Camilla ever. 

‘He turned into a monster’: Alleged victims of Albany attorney speak out

Lying about settlement money, falsifying documents and signatures and using client funds for personal use are just some of the damning allegations that have come out against an Albany attorney since complaints with the Georgia State Bar become public.

Albany attorney requests temporary suspension of his law license amid ongoing disciplinary matters

Joseph Durham Jr. filed a Petition for Voluntary Discipline, Monday, requesting that the Court impose an emergency suspension in accordance with Bar rules, until the resolution of multiple disciplinary matters pending against him.

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms talks with farmers during Albany campaign stop

Keisha Lance Bottoms visited with Black farmers at the Albany office for the Federation of Southern Cooperatives (FSC,) a non-profit cooperative that supports Black farmers and landowners.

Albany State University among several historically black colleges and universities receiving threats

Students, faculty and staff at Albany State University’s were temporarily relocated after the school received a bomb threat to its east campus, Sunday. 

‘A lot of work to do:’ Dawson mayor holds town hall to address infrastructure, other city issues

Leaders here hosted an open forum for Dawson residents to learn about ongoing issues and progress being made toward sewer, water and road infrastructure.

United Way of Southwest Georgia hosts first Campaign Kickoff with new leadership

This year’s campaign fundraising goal is $650,000 raised between Sept. 18 and Dec. 18. 

City of Dawson approves water and sewer infrastructure projects.

Dawson’s City Council approved sewer work along 1st Avenue and water repairs along Orndorff Drive during its September council meeting. 

Southwest Georgia faces looming infrastructure crisis

For most small, rural towns, the cost to repair vital infrastructure is too great for a shrinking tax base.

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