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While many Albany-area residents spend their evenings sitting comfortably at their kitchen or dining room tables, helping their children learn the nuances of reading, writing and arithmetic, one Albany mother says she’s out combing the streets, looking for a vital resource to ensure her only son is able to keep his grades up.

Albany Housing Authority employees, from left, Danita Wiggins and Bill MacKenzie, help Albany resident Sandra Davis get signed up for the new Access AT&T program that provides low-cost internet to qualifying residents. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Dougherty County Library System Director Pauline Abidde says the WiFi at each of the system’s libraries is left on 24 hours a day and that residents commonly get close to the locations after hours to get connected. (Herald File Photo)

McIntosh Homes resident LaTasha Parks is now able to get online with her laptop thanks to the new Access from AT&T program and the Connect Home program. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

Sabal Trail Transmission representative Andrea Grover presented a check for almost $401,000 recently to Dougherty County School System officials, from left, Superintendent Butch Mosely, Finance Director Ken Dyer and Associate Superintendent for Academic Services Ufot Inyang. (Special Photo)

Albany Housing Authority Executive Director Dan McCarthy talks with AT&T representatives Laura Cannon, left, and Eileen Ladimer Tuesday about the company’s new program that provides low-cost internet to qualifying low-income families. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)

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