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Albany Commission approves timetable for downtown development project

“(If we) give notice and they do not cure it, the loan goes into default earning 9%."

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Albany City Commission looks at multi-vendor solution to reopening downtown brewery

“I’m not wedded to any of these proposals. My thing is it needs to be opened A-S-A-P.”,

Jones launches re-election campaign, highlights District 6 progress

Dougherty County Commissioner Anthony Jones says leadership begins with listening. But during a Friday afternoon news conference at Albany City Hall, the District 6 commissioner took a moment to do the talking — officially announcing his bid for reelection.

Ward VI Commissioner Diana Brown to hold March 28 town hall meeting

“Come hear the latest updates on our neighborhood and share your thoughts on the future of Ward VI,”

17th annual Albany Coin Show set for March 20, 21

“We’ll have 40 tables, probably 25 dealers of different types of coins and currency. They’re there to buy and sell and trade and also give you an evaluation of what it’s worth.”

Leesburg business reflects growing trend toward multi-use downtown spaces

Beyond the pristinely curated lunch spot, owner Sheri Smith has created a small hub of health and wellness services, retail and local partnerships — an example of the type of multi-use business model many small communities are increasingly embracing as they reinvest in historic downtown properties.

Albany City Commission approves $2 million loan for downtown development project

“Any public funds have to be used for a public cause,” Garner told commissioners. “You as a body cannot authorize spending funds that could benefit a private individual or a private enterprise. I am advising you there are concerns this could violate the Georgia Constitution.”

Qualifying week brings challengers out for Dougherty County elected offices

The winner in the May 19 general primary contest will earn a four-year term as chairman as there is no Republican candidate in the race.

United Way looks to provide summer programs, internships for youths

“We want outcomes. We know that in Dougherty County and Albany we suffer from the lack of data infrastructure. We’ll gather the data and ensure there is a strategy in return on investment. What we’ve been missing is the coordination, the infrastructure and the organization.”

Dougherty County Commission chairman delays discussion of jail renovations

“This has to be done. We don’t have any other choice. It’s a constitutional obligation.”

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