10 things to know in metro Albany this week (Sept. 23-29)
Staff Reports
SUNDAY
RAY CHARLES BIRTHDAY: 2 p.m., Ray Charles Plaza, front Street, downtown Albany. ARCMF, X-tratainment and Chill Bar and Lounge presents Ray
Related Articles
Brie’s Gift offers a helping hand for families affected by leukemia
“I think that would be beautiful. Brie loved her school, she loved her city. I think that would be wonderful.”
Who decides elections in Terrell County? Data show older voters dominate turnout as turnout declines
According to the Georgia Secretary of State, 1,731 of Terrell County’s 6,048 active registered voters cast ballots in the May primary, a turnout rate of 28.6%. Four weeks later, only 922 voters participated in the June 16 primary runoff, reducing turnout to 15.2%.
From Ledo to Coston, Lee County’s summer road projects are underway
Updates provided during recent meetings of the Lee County Board of Commissioners show projects are underway or scheduled to begin on several county roads, while additional transportation improvements funded through the Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) program and Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST) are expected to begin shortly after the July Fourth holiday.
