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James Rubino installed in new role at Marine Corps Logistics Command in Albany

James L. Rubino recently assumed the role as executive deputy of Marine Corps Logistics Command in Albany. In his new role he will oversee integrated logistics support.

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Rain depresses voter turnout in Dougherty County

“A lot of people don’t vote when it’s raining. People don’t do a lot of things when it’s raining.”

City of Albany faces shortfall for police, fire salaries

“We can’t tell staff to hire more police officers and then complain at what it costs.”

Women’s Anchorage tentatively set to open in early July

“We’re here. We said we were going to do it, and we have done it.”

Albany police officials offer update on Repeat Offender Initiative

The Albany Police Department gave an update on its Repeat Offender Initiative on Monday to the Dougherty County Commission. The initiative is meant to assist repeat offenders with overcoming some of their problems and to ensure that dangerous recidivists are kept behind bars while awaiting trial.

Three summertime fun nights planned for young people at Albany Civic Center

“I think any time you invest in children and youth, you’re always making a great investment. I think it should be a good experience.”

Tenants in Albany apartments face eviction

Residents at Cornerstone apartments, located at 608 Moultrie Road, said that eviction notices were placed on the doors of all of the units this week, giving them three days to pay two months' rent or face being removed in three days. Tenants said they were confused to whom rent should be paid and are frustrated by the living conditions at the complex that is more than 50 years old.

Labor commissioner candidate wants to use position to protect workers

“I saw things like worker’s claims being denied, being fired from their job. That was one of my first experiences with worker mistreatment.”

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.

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