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24-year-old Albany native to host community Thanksgiving dinner
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.
Deerfield-Windsor School students participate in annual Patriot’s Day
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.”
Albany Woman’s Club raises funds for Albany Humane Society, welcomes development director
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.
Albany social media influencer will host turkey, coat giveaway
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.
Two injured in Albany apartment shooting one day after Police Department collects 142 firearms at gun buyback
Albany Police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured Sunday night at an Albany Apartment complex.
Who is Johnny Jessie, the man challenging Dawson’s mayor?
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.
Albany Young Marines shine with Southeast Regimental Awards
The Albany unit was recognized as the 2025–2026 Southeast Regiment Unit of the Year for the second consecutive year.
City of Albany prepares for 35th Celebration of Lights
The city of Albany's 35th Celebration of Lights will take place downtown Dec. 6.
Skills Challenge attracts more than 250 high school construction students
For hundreds of area students, the 2025 AGC South + Southwest Georgia Skills Challenge was a chance to display their talents in construction skills and get a look at what a career in one of those fields could mean.
24-year-old Albany native to host community Thanksgiving dinner
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.
Deerfield-Windsor School students participate in annual Patriot’s Day
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.”
Albany Woman’s Club raises funds for Albany Humane Society, welcomes development director
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.
Albany social media influencer will host turkey, coat giveaway
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.
Two injured in Albany apartment shooting one day after Police Department collects 142 firearms at gun buyback
Albany Police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured Sunday night at an Albany Apartment complex.
Who is Johnny Jessie, the man challenging Dawson’s mayor?
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.
Albany Young Marines shine with Southeast Regimental Awards
The Albany unit was recognized as the 2025–2026 Southeast Regiment Unit of the Year for the second consecutive year.
City of Albany prepares for 35th Celebration of Lights
The city of Albany's 35th Celebration of Lights will take place downtown Dec. 6.
Skills Challenge attracts more than 250 high school construction students
For hundreds of area students, the 2025 AGC South + Southwest Georgia Skills Challenge was a chance to display their talents in construction skills and get a look at what a career in one of those fields could mean.
