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Squawkbox – June 13, 2026

The situation at Ashley Riverside is sad but expected...Trump heard "mostly cheers" during his ill-advised visit to the NFL playoffs...

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Lee County agricultural land values could rise 83% as new assessments near mailing

During a work session Tuesday, Terry McCormick of McCormick Solutions provided the Lee County Board of Commissioners with an update on the county's 2026 tax digest and ongoing reappraisal efforts.

Albany Commission eyes another draft at downtown brewery

The city of Albany struck out in its first attempt to find an operator for a downtown brewery. The city owns the building and equipment on Pine Avenue and is seeking a Brewer interested in expanding into the Good Life City.

I Love My Air Force Husband. My Feelings About the Government He Serves Are More Complicated

Alexa LeCureux loves her Air Force husband Zachary unconditionally. She does not, however, share the same sentiment when it comes to the current government he works for.

Albany Herald – June 11, 2026

Deerfield-Windsor welcomes new headmaster... ASU, Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition announce...

‘She Me Her and Him’ will bring story of life challenges to the stage in Leesburg

“I wanted to give the audience a bird’s eye view of a way to face the challenges of life."

Lee schools approve $97.1M budget; officials defend tax rollback actions, warn of future funding challenges

Dozens of residents attended the public hearing and subsequent board meeting, where Executive Director of Finance Gary Kelley spent nearly 30 minutes outlining the district's finances, responding to criticism surrounding the 2025 tax digest error and warning of long-term funding challenges facing the school system.

Deerfield-Windsor welcomes new headmaster, John Abernathy

“We have a very talented faculty that cares about these students. I think our faculty strives to meet the needs of our students and makes them accountable to our core values: honor, encouragement, character and service.

Dougherty Commission reviews government services contract process

“If you’re giving (to an) organization, it’s not out of bounds to ask these questions. It’s not tying anybody’s hands … but we want them to justify getting the money.”

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Photos by Reginald Christian, Albany State University

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