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$780,000 land/building purchase called ‘investment’ in north Albany
“I would say it’s further investment in restoring the north side of downtown. It’s certainly a prime location. The property is directly adjacent to Tift Park. We’re making an investment in Tift Park. We’re making an investment in the medical district.”
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday events on tap
“It started with a small group that had been talking. We’ve been about unity and call to action and everybody having equal opportunity, the same things Dr. King talked about, (addressing) poverty, the jobs, education.”
Albany City Commission swears in two incumbents, new Ward V member
“My goal is to hear from the community,. That has been the main concern while I was out doing my campaign. They wanted their voices to be heard."
King Day Program, Dream Walk scheduled Jan. 19
The 2026 King Day Program and Dream Walk will honor the life, leadership and transformational legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Businesses see shortage of discontinued 1-cent coins
“It costs nearly three and three-quarter cents to make a penny. You have to add labor and materials. It’s very expensive. They spend a lot of money making pennies.
East Albany Roses shopping center set for demolition
“I spent my childhood and into adulthood shopping there, and after that I took my kids and my grandkids. It was a pillar for east Albany.”
Albany police to initiate repeat offender program to help tackle gun violence
“We will target crime and we will concentrate on individuals who are committing these crimes. We’re talking about that 1% that is actually committing crimes.”
Officials encourage Dougherty residents too resolve to clean up in 2026
“We’re experiencing a lot of illegal dumping. If you’re one of these people who are dumping illegally, I’d like to appeal to you to cease and desist and use your trash cans, the landfill and any other means to clean up our community.”
Chehaw making moves to implement master plan
“We have a lot of things going on, and it’s time. People can be excited about you having a master plan for so long. They want to see them live, and that’s the path we’re on right now.”
$780,000 land/building purchase called ‘investment’ in north Albany
“I would say it’s further investment in restoring the north side of downtown. It’s certainly a prime location. The property is directly adjacent to Tift Park. We’re making an investment in Tift Park. We’re making an investment in the medical district.”
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday events on tap
“It started with a small group that had been talking. We’ve been about unity and call to action and everybody having equal opportunity, the same things Dr. King talked about, (addressing) poverty, the jobs, education.”
Albany City Commission swears in two incumbents, new Ward V member
“My goal is to hear from the community,. That has been the main concern while I was out doing my campaign. They wanted their voices to be heard."
King Day Program, Dream Walk scheduled Jan. 19
The 2026 King Day Program and Dream Walk will honor the life, leadership and transformational legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Businesses see shortage of discontinued 1-cent coins
“It costs nearly three and three-quarter cents to make a penny. You have to add labor and materials. It’s very expensive. They spend a lot of money making pennies.
East Albany Roses shopping center set for demolition
“I spent my childhood and into adulthood shopping there, and after that I took my kids and my grandkids. It was a pillar for east Albany.”
Albany police to initiate repeat offender program to help tackle gun violence
“We will target crime and we will concentrate on individuals who are committing these crimes. We’re talking about that 1% that is actually committing crimes.”
Officials encourage Dougherty residents too resolve to clean up in 2026
“We’re experiencing a lot of illegal dumping. If you’re one of these people who are dumping illegally, I’d like to appeal to you to cease and desist and use your trash cans, the landfill and any other means to clean up our community.”
Chehaw making moves to implement master plan
“We have a lot of things going on, and it’s time. People can be excited about you having a master plan for so long. They want to see them live, and that’s the path we’re on right now.”
