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SOWEGA Council on Aging request for use of Thornton Gym shot down by Albany Commission
“If you say yes today, we’re friends,” she said. “If you say no today, we’re friends. We’re standing before you so we can offer a partnership.
Study gives recommendations for Albany conference center
“We’re approaching step 2: how do we pay for it?”
Dougherty County Police make arrests in vehicular homicide, burglary cases
Dawson was transported to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Oglethorpe Boulevard bridge replacement project reaches halfway mark
“Once the concrete is poured, it should go up pretty fast."
STAR students and teachers recognized at Friday luncheon
“He’s always challenging the narrative. He’s just a great young man. I appreciate him for this honor, choosing me.”
Albany, Dougherty County governments working toward May vote for new sales tax
“They have one of, if not the highest, millage rates in the state. We thought the best approach was to try to reduce the entire millage rate.”
Investigation into Leesburg child care facility continues based on new complaints
"We’re actually getting other complaints based on what we put out yesterday. We are doing follow-ups since we did receive additional complaints.”
Albany resident asks Dougherty Commission to help homeless
“It’s a sad indictment on all of us. Jesus told us about the importance of helping the needy. I think all of us who know Jesus are dedicated to eliminating homelessness. I believe if everybody comes together we can eliminate homelessness."
Dougherty commissioners express concerns related to school speed cameras
“During one eight-hour period on Holly Drive there were 166 violations. There are elementary kids in a school zone. There are 166 opportunities for an elementary school kid to be killed during an eight-hour period. This is a desperate need.”
SOWEGA Council on Aging request for use of Thornton Gym shot down by Albany Commission
“If you say yes today, we’re friends,” she said. “If you say no today, we’re friends. We’re standing before you so we can offer a partnership.
Study gives recommendations for Albany conference center
“We’re approaching step 2: how do we pay for it?”
Dougherty County Police make arrests in vehicular homicide, burglary cases
Dawson was transported to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Oglethorpe Boulevard bridge replacement project reaches halfway mark
“Once the concrete is poured, it should go up pretty fast."
STAR students and teachers recognized at Friday luncheon
“He’s always challenging the narrative. He’s just a great young man. I appreciate him for this honor, choosing me.”
Albany, Dougherty County governments working toward May vote for new sales tax
“They have one of, if not the highest, millage rates in the state. We thought the best approach was to try to reduce the entire millage rate.”
Investigation into Leesburg child care facility continues based on new complaints
"We’re actually getting other complaints based on what we put out yesterday. We are doing follow-ups since we did receive additional complaints.”
Albany resident asks Dougherty Commission to help homeless
“It’s a sad indictment on all of us. Jesus told us about the importance of helping the needy. I think all of us who know Jesus are dedicated to eliminating homelessness. I believe if everybody comes together we can eliminate homelessness."
Dougherty commissioners express concerns related to school speed cameras
“During one eight-hour period on Holly Drive there were 166 violations. There are elementary kids in a school zone. There are 166 opportunities for an elementary school kid to be killed during an eight-hour period. This is a desperate need.”
