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‘A lot of work to do:’ Dawson mayor holds town hall to address infrastructure, other city issues

Leaders here hosted an open forum for Dawson residents to learn about ongoing issues and progress being made toward sewer, water and road infrastructure.

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United Way of Southwest Georgia hosts first Campaign Kickoff with new leadership

This year’s campaign fundraising goal is $650,000 raised between Sept. 18 and Dec. 18. 

City of Dawson approves water and sewer infrastructure projects.

Dawson’s City Council approved sewer work along 1st Avenue and water repairs along Orndorff Drive during its September council meeting. 

Southwest Georgia faces looming infrastructure crisis

For most small, rural towns, the cost to repair vital infrastructure is too great for a shrinking tax base.

Dougherty County sheriff announces upcoming barbecue, golf tournament

The Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office is bringing the community together for the 16th year with its annual Unity in the Community Barbecue, Saturday. 

Georgia Bar seeks emergency suspension of Albany lawyer

The petition, filed on Sept. 12, alleges attorney Joseph Durham Jr. made numerous violations of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct and argues that Durham’s conduct poses a substantial threat of harm to his clients and the public.

Albany’s Bush Animal Clinic steps into new territory with its first furry prosthetic patient

Lexie hasn’t lost her motivation, and veterinarians at Bush decided to step into new territory for the clinic. Lexie is now the clinic’s first patient to use a prosthetic leg. 

Albany Chamber hosts annual Propel event for third year

About 100 women in business gathered, Wednesday, to network, learn strategies and talk about being a woman in the workplace at the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Propel Summit. 

PHOTOS: Albany State’s Men’s Ascension Ceremony

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PHOTOS: Albany State’s 5th Annual Good Life City Expo

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