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Albany Herald – July 11, 2026

Putting on the Ritz... Food, mini menagerie provide... Albany City Commission set to vote on... Following Lee’s lead, Terrell County hits...

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Small actions can help save big on utility bills

The high temperatures of July and August can bring scorching utility bills as air conditioners hum to keep houses cool. Albany Utilities Residential Conservation Auditor Willie Jackson offered some tips on making summer cooling bills more manageable.

Bigger budget will mean improvements at Dougherty County’s landfill

“It’s certainly an opportunity where we can grow and make this very beneficial for years to the community. It’s a service that we provide for the community and I want to prolong that resource for the community. It’s not just fill it up and close it.”

Putting on the Ritz: The rise, fall and renewal of Albany’s Harlem District

On July 7, the Albany City Commission unanimously approved final construction drawings for a comprehensive restoration of the Ritz Theatre and Cultural Center, clearing the way for the project to move into competitive bidding after years of planning and preservation efforts. The decision marks the latest chapter in a decades-long effort to preserve one of Southwest Georgia's most significant African American landmarks.

Albany City Commission set to vote on skate park funding

“There have been other sites discussed. Based on information (from) the community, we decided on the current site. That’s the only site we’re looking at right now.”

Following Lee’s lead, Terrell County hits pause on data centers

The Terrell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a six-month moratorium on new data centers, giving county officials time to develop zoning regulations governing where such facilities could be located and how they would operate.

Food, mini menagerie provide inspiration for Mitchell County’s Lydia Griffin

“I would like to open, like, a Caribbean/tropical buffet where everybody can eat anything and everything. If I can’t do that, I would start small with a coffee shop (and) deli and keep going."

Albany Herald – July 9, 2026

Audit of police surveillance cameras results in... New commander takes helm as Marine Corps logistics adapts to... United Way of Southwest Georgia halts...

United Way of Southwest Georgia halts funding for regional restructuring

The United Way of Southwest Georgia plans to withhold typical funding for a whole year during a “restructuring” period.

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