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Albany Chamber hosts annual ‘Biz Expo,’ welcomes new military families

The Albany Civic Center was a bustling hub of connection as the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2025 annual Biz Expo, Thursday afternoon.

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Sen. John F. Kennedy talks about lieutenant governor’s race

Growth, education and safety are top of mind for Georgia Sen. John F. Kennedy as he leads his campaign to be Georgia’s next Lieutenant Governor. 

Albany’s Girl Scout DreamLab turns 1, celebrates with free STEM day

The Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia invite the community to celebrate the first anniversary with a special STEM Day, Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. The DreamLab is located at 2825 Ledo Road in Albany.

Dawson Fire Department might get new home after 120 years at downtown location

Dawson’s Fire Department may soon be getting a new home as equipment outgrows the dated structure. 

Albany State student youngest to run for Camilla’s City Council

The Albany State University criminal justice sophomore has aspired to be a government leader since high school and believes there’s no better place to start than his hometown’s local government. By putting his name in the race, he became the youngest person to run for a city council seat in Camilla ever. 

‘He turned into a monster’: Alleged victims of Albany attorney speak out

Lying about settlement money, falsifying documents and signatures and using client funds for personal use are just some of the damning allegations that have come out against an Albany attorney since complaints with the Georgia State Bar become public.

Albany attorney requests temporary suspension of his law license amid ongoing disciplinary matters

Joseph Durham Jr. filed a Petition for Voluntary Discipline, Monday, requesting that the Court impose an emergency suspension in accordance with Bar rules, until the resolution of multiple disciplinary matters pending against him.

Albany Commission approves Tift Park pickleball courts, dog park

The Albany City Commission approved at its business meeting Tuesday evening funding for the design of facilities at Tift Park that will include four pickleball courts, a dog park, restrooms and a parking lot.

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms talks with farmers during Albany campaign stop

Keisha Lance Bottoms visited with Black farmers at the Albany office for the Federation of Southern Cooperatives (FSC,) a non-profit cooperative that supports Black farmers and landowners.

Albany State University among several historically black colleges and universities receiving threats

Students, faculty and staff at Albany State University’s were temporarily relocated after the school received a bomb threat to its east campus, Sunday. 

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