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U.S. 19 speed limit reduced for traffic approaching Nelms Road intersection

The speed limit for U.S. 19 traffic approaching the Nelms Road intersection has been reduced from 65 mph to 55 mph.

PHOTOS: Albany State New Student Orientation

Photos by Reginald Christian, Albany State University

Theatre Albany’s first 55-over production set for weekend matinees

Squeezing “Singing in the Rain” into the Theatre Albany schedule was no small order.

Homeschool students reduce prep time for ‘Anastasia’ production to 24 hours

Albany Area Homeschool Theater Association will bring the first 24-hour play to the area Friday.

Albany Herald – June 25, 2026

Dougherty Commission considers $104 million budget for... Theatre Albany’s first 55-over production set for... Homeschool students reduce prep time for ‘Anastasia’...

Classifieds – June 25, 2026

Classifieds; Legals; Garage Sales; Auctions, etc.

Dougherty Commission considers $104 million budget for 2026-2027 budget year

“The other side of the coin is you could have higher revenues than projected. We’re very conservative in budgeting revenues. That also reduces the need to use fund balance”

PHOTOS: Albany State Summer Success Academy

Photos by Reginald Christian, Albany State University

Albany gas prices among Georgia’s lowest as summer fuel costs decline

According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the Albany metro area was approximately $3.45 this week, making Albany the second-least expensive metro market in Georgia behind Dalton at $3.41 and slightly ahead of Brunswick at $3.48.

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