Plans for Ritz Theater/Cultural Center on front burner for Albany Commission
“You can have plays, live music. Most importantly, you’re renovating a building that’s an integral part of this community.”
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Shop With the Sheriff brings joy to Dougherty County children for 25th year
It’s great for the community and it’s great for disadvantaged kids. It’s just a joy to see all the kids’ smiles.”
St. Nicholas Hotel set to begin operating in downtown Albany in early 2026
“I hated to think of this building falling by the wayside or being torn down or falling down."
Albany Santa exhibit on tap at Thronateeska through Saturday
“It’s the perfect time to spend time with your family to see all the Santas.”
Dougherty County’s Law Library celebrates grand re-opening
“We keep the door open all day,. Any time they walk by they can just come in if they need to do some legal research.”
Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office keeps tabs on nearly 400 sex offenders
“We cover a lot of different charges. It’s not all child molesters.”
Shoes from the H.E.A.R.T. breaks 8,000-pair mark during 2026 giveaway
“We ask them as much as possible to do a cross section of the school and the ones who are most in need,. We choose schools based on data showing the most needy in the community.
Dougherty commissioners get feedback on tax increase from residents
“Everything is going up, This is not the time to do this to everybody.”
Battery energy storage system draws discussion by Dougherty Commission
“Farm land is very important to me. We talked about putting in a provision, so at the 20-year decommission we want to restore the land back to its agricultural status when they leave.”
Jason Esteves makes case in campaign stop at Albany barber shop
“I’m running for governor of Georgia for a simple reason: I’m tired of seeing people working harder than they’ve ever worked and barely getting by."
Shop With the Sheriff brings joy to Dougherty County children for 25th year
It’s great for the community and it’s great for disadvantaged kids. It’s just a joy to see all the kids’ smiles.”
St. Nicholas Hotel set to begin operating in downtown Albany in early 2026
“I hated to think of this building falling by the wayside or being torn down or falling down."
Albany Santa exhibit on tap at Thronateeska through Saturday
“It’s the perfect time to spend time with your family to see all the Santas.”
Dougherty County’s Law Library celebrates grand re-opening
“We keep the door open all day,. Any time they walk by they can just come in if they need to do some legal research.”
Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office keeps tabs on nearly 400 sex offenders
“We cover a lot of different charges. It’s not all child molesters.”
Shoes from the H.E.A.R.T. breaks 8,000-pair mark during 2026 giveaway
“We ask them as much as possible to do a cross section of the school and the ones who are most in need,. We choose schools based on data showing the most needy in the community.
Dougherty commissioners get feedback on tax increase from residents
“Everything is going up, This is not the time to do this to everybody.”
Battery energy storage system draws discussion by Dougherty Commission
“Farm land is very important to me. We talked about putting in a provision, so at the 20-year decommission we want to restore the land back to its agricultural status when they leave.”
Jason Esteves makes case in campaign stop at Albany barber shop
“I’m running for governor of Georgia for a simple reason: I’m tired of seeing people working harder than they’ve ever worked and barely getting by."
