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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.”

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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."

Scholarships help Dougherty middle school students get a jump-start on college careers

“He’s going to go to college and achieve every dream he has. It’s possible.”

Georgia’s Own Credit Union boosts Toys for Tots effort in 2025

“The reason we decided to donate the $10,000 in toys is we want to make an impact on children. We know toys are not just a joy to children, but also for parents who get to see them unwrap them on Christmas."

Albany Humane Society requests holiday gifts for furry friends

“It takes a lot of money to feed and house them. We try to keep the animals as happy as we can until they find their forever home.”

Dougherty County property tax public hearings rescheduled

"We have people calling and saying they lost their bill,” she said. “I tell them you didn’t lose your bill; it hasn’t been mailed yet.”

‘MOM’ to bring food, bicycles to Albany youths for Christmas

“We try to make sure every child gets something. We’ve seen kids that don’t have, and we do everything we can to put a smile on a child’s face.”

Eighth annual Reindeer Games to kick off Saturday at Chehaw

“We cleaned up fairly quickly and this was one of the first things we decided to do,” said Jackie Entz, director of education for the Artesian Alliance. “We decided we needed to do something for the community, and this was a really great way to participate."

Cotton Hall Theater presents original Christmas production

“Christmas is such a special time for us and something about our Christmas show just feels extra special,” playwright Will Murdock said. “This show is about a group of folks snowed in a small diner on their way home from Christmas and it feels a lot like the beginning of this year when the snowfall in Southwest Georgia reminded us to slow down and look at the beauty around us. 

Albany could break world record with ‘Bany the Rock Snake

A new community art project is taking shape at Radium Springs, where residents are being encouraged to help build “‘Bany the Rock Snake,” a growing line of painted stones that organizers hope will eventually break a world record.

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