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Wild Game Dinner marks 34 years as South Georgia Scouting reaches for next generation
More than a century after organized Scouting first took root in Southwest Georgia, local leaders say the program is working to preserve its traditional mission while adapting to a new generation of young people.
Dawson’s $10.2 million sewer project leaves major financial questions unresolved
As Dawson’s finance director resigns and operating pressures mount, records show $10.2 million in sewer funding, frozen loans, missing audits and gaps in the public accounting of project money.
Foreclosures jump 52.9% across the region as buyers regain negotiating power
In Dougherty County, the number of residential properties advertised for foreclosure has nearly doubled this year. In neighboring Lee County, developers are preparing to add hundreds of new houses and apartments, including homes aimed at buyers who have struggled to find newer housing at an attainable price.
Terrell County school board calls special meeting to consider CFO consulting services
The Terrell County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting Tuesday to consider hiring outside financial consulting services as the school district continues work on its finance operations.
The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Room 107 of the Terrell County Board of Education office, 761 First Ave. SE in Dawson.
Developers bet on demand for smaller homes, apartments in Lee County
Two residential developments moving forward in Leesburg will add hundreds of new housing options in Lee County over the next few years, with developers saying they are targeting a market they believe has been underserved: young professionals and small families looking for newer housing they can afford.
William G. Anderson: A lifetime of testing the waters
William G. Anderson spent much of his life becoming the first Black man to do things no Black man had done before. Curiously, he rarely described his life as though that had ever been the plan.
Albany revives long-discussed Chehaw Connector with $2M-$4M trail options
A long-planned trail connecting downtown Albany to Chehaw Park is moving toward another major decision point, with city officials considering a state grant application and two potential routes for the roughly 1.1-mile link at preliminary costs ranging from $2 million to $4 million.
Albany officials debate walking trail as South Madison Street-Alice Avenue drainage project moves forward
As heavy equipment reshapes land for a long-awaited drainage project in south Albany, Ward 6 Commissioner Diane Brown is pushing the city to make sure the neighborhood gets more than a holding pond.
Dawson City Council addresses budget, fire fee, wastewater spending
The City of Dawson will enter new fiscal year without adopted budget as council considers creating a new fire assessment and approves wastewater equipment, K-9 agreement
Wild Game Dinner marks 34 years as South Georgia Scouting reaches for next generation
More than a century after organized Scouting first took root in Southwest Georgia, local leaders say the program is working to preserve its traditional mission while adapting to a new generation of young people.
Dawson’s $10.2 million sewer project leaves major financial questions unresolved
As Dawson’s finance director resigns and operating pressures mount, records show $10.2 million in sewer funding, frozen loans, missing audits and gaps in the public accounting of project money.
Foreclosures jump 52.9% across the region as buyers regain negotiating power
In Dougherty County, the number of residential properties advertised for foreclosure has nearly doubled this year. In neighboring Lee County, developers are preparing to add hundreds of new houses and apartments, including homes aimed at buyers who have struggled to find newer housing at an attainable price.
Terrell County school board calls special meeting to consider CFO consulting services
The Terrell County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting Tuesday to consider hiring outside financial consulting services as the school district continues work on its finance operations. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Room 107 of the Terrell County Board of Education office, 761 First Ave. SE in Dawson.
Developers bet on demand for smaller homes, apartments in Lee County
Two residential developments moving forward in Leesburg will add hundreds of new housing options in Lee County over the next few years, with developers saying they are targeting a market they believe has been underserved: young professionals and small families looking for newer housing they can afford.
William G. Anderson: A lifetime of testing the waters
William G. Anderson spent much of his life becoming the first Black man to do things no Black man had done before. Curiously, he rarely described his life as though that had ever been the plan.
Albany revives long-discussed Chehaw Connector with $2M-$4M trail options
A long-planned trail connecting downtown Albany to Chehaw Park is moving toward another major decision point, with city officials considering a state grant application and two potential routes for the roughly 1.1-mile link at preliminary costs ranging from $2 million to $4 million.
Albany officials debate walking trail as South Madison Street-Alice Avenue drainage project moves forward
As heavy equipment reshapes land for a long-awaited drainage project in south Albany, Ward 6 Commissioner Diane Brown is pushing the city to make sure the neighborhood gets more than a holding pond.
Dawson City Council addresses budget, fire fee, wastewater spending
The City of Dawson will enter new fiscal year without adopted budget as council considers creating a new fire assessment and approves wastewater equipment, K-9 agreement
