The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission, in partnership with the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and the Albany City Commission, held a special proclamation ceremony honoring LMC Ag for its 25th anniversary in business in Albany.
It’s Nutcracker season, and the dancers of Ballet Theatre South, a southwest Georgia nonprofit dance organization, are hard at work, preparing for opening night, Friday.
Shortly after taking office in January 2025, Dougherty County Sheriff Terron Hayes initiated the “Jail to Jobs” program that helps students prepare for the GED exams, and Benjamin Johnson was tapped as the inaugural instructor.
Georgia’s cotton acreage fell 22% this year—from 1.1 million acres in 2024 to just under 850,000 in 2025.
Polite is bringing the Art.Sply Community Thanksgiving Dinner to Albany through her soon-to-be registered nonprofit on Thanksgiving Day at 2401 MLK. Jr. Dr. in Albany. From noon to 4 p.m. on Nov. 27, the community is invited to sit down for a free Thanksgiving meal as well as live music and available care packages.
The annual event is a longstanding tradition at the school and is the culmination of an all-subject, 5th grade curriculum called “Why America is Free.”
The members of the service organization spent the month gathering donations for the Albany Humane Society. Their service was recognized by Samantha Threadgill, the development director for the Albany Humane Society. Threadgill gave the members a breakdown of what their local Humane Society does and how they can help support the mission.
Gabriel Ornelas is teaming up with 4 Kids SWGA, a non-profit serving youth in need, to host the 2nd annual Gabe’s Giving Turkey Giveaway and a community coat, food and household goods drive.
Albany Police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured Sunday night at an Albany Apartment complex.
Jessie said he started reading a book about being a small-town mayor in 2022. He placed his name on the ballot in 2025, running against former Dawson Mayor Ada Lemons-McIntyre and the incumbent Robert Aaron.
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