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.
“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.”
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.
“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.”
“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."
The death of a 63-year-old man who was killed in a paragliding accident on Monday is under investigation by the National Transportation Board, according to Dougherty County Coroner Michael Fowler.
“The bottom line is when we find people who have misused resources that they have, we’re going to hold them accountable. These resources help fight crime, but we will not tolerate when they are misused.”
Brig. Gen. Kevin G. Collins assumed command of Marine Corps Logistics Command during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, succeeding Maj. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow after four years leading the organization responsible for sustaining Marine forces around the globe.
“We know it’s not going to be July 22. We don’t think it’s going to be much later than that.”
"It’s going to be a lot of moving and shooting them off in a short time. It’s going to be a big show.”
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