PHOTOS: Albany Area Chamber of Commerce – State of the Community
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Easterseals names new Albany group home in honor of past CEO
Beth’s Place is the 12th Group Home formed by Easterseals Southern Georgia. This name was inspired by Beth English, who served as the non-profit’s CEO for 26 years until 2018.
Terrell County nonprofit trains Georgians in heavy equipment operation through simulator
Golden Triangle RC&D began hosting training with the simulator in August 2024 after receiving funding from Rep. Sanford Bishop’s office (D-GA) from the U.S. Dept. of Labor. Gordon said through a community needs survey, the Golden Triangle discovered there were 80 job openings in the road crew departments.
Dawson City Council votes to terminate city manager’s contract
Green-Caldwell began the Dawson City Manager role in January. The Dawson News previously spoke with her about her plans for increased collaboration within the city and the development of Dawson into a “premiere suburb of metro Albany.”
Hundreds of reports of alleged human rights abuses continue to come out of ICE detention centers
Reports and stories of abuse, medical mistreatment and inhumane conditions continue to flow from immigration detention centers across the U.S., including southwest Georgia’s Stewart Detention Center.
Inclusive gaming store in Albany faces closure, seeks support to re-open in Leesburg
The Nerd Store, a safe space for gamers, youth and LGBTQ+ community members in Albany, GA, is closing and seeking community support to reopen in Leesburg.
Albany Chorale’s new president talks 2025-26 season
As the Albany Chorale prepares for its first rehearsal of the 2025-26 season, new president Melody Sheffield is hard at work both center stage and behind the scenes.
Theatre Albany to host first Costello Awards Show
Theatre Albany has performed for the community for 92 years, but for the first time, it plans to celebrate the hard work that goes into each show with an award ceremony.
Terrell County Sheriff’s Office partners with Albany org for back-to-school event
Terrell County students returned to the classroom, Monday, and thanks to the Terrell County Sheriff’s Office, nearly 300 students received free backpacks and school supplies to kick off their year.
Plan A Health brings free mobile medical services to Dawson, southwest Georgia
The Plan A Health Clinic provides health care on wheels, offering primary care services like blood pressure and blood sugar or reproductive health services like pap smears, mammogram referrals and STI screenings.
Easterseals names new Albany group home in honor of past CEO
Beth’s Place is the 12th Group Home formed by Easterseals Southern Georgia. This name was inspired by Beth English, who served as the non-profit’s CEO for 26 years until 2018.
Terrell County nonprofit trains Georgians in heavy equipment operation through simulator
Golden Triangle RC&D began hosting training with the simulator in August 2024 after receiving funding from Rep. Sanford Bishop’s office (D-GA) from the U.S. Dept. of Labor. Gordon said through a community needs survey, the Golden Triangle discovered there were 80 job openings in the road crew departments.
Dawson City Council votes to terminate city manager’s contract
Green-Caldwell began the Dawson City Manager role in January. The Dawson News previously spoke with her about her plans for increased collaboration within the city and the development of Dawson into a “premiere suburb of metro Albany.”
Hundreds of reports of alleged human rights abuses continue to come out of ICE detention centers
Reports and stories of abuse, medical mistreatment and inhumane conditions continue to flow from immigration detention centers across the U.S., including southwest Georgia’s Stewart Detention Center.
Inclusive gaming store in Albany faces closure, seeks support to re-open in Leesburg
The Nerd Store, a safe space for gamers, youth and LGBTQ+ community members in Albany, GA, is closing and seeking community support to reopen in Leesburg.
Albany Chorale’s new president talks 2025-26 season
As the Albany Chorale prepares for its first rehearsal of the 2025-26 season, new president Melody Sheffield is hard at work both center stage and behind the scenes.
Theatre Albany to host first Costello Awards Show
Theatre Albany has performed for the community for 92 years, but for the first time, it plans to celebrate the hard work that goes into each show with an award ceremony.
Terrell County Sheriff’s Office partners with Albany org for back-to-school event
Terrell County students returned to the classroom, Monday, and thanks to the Terrell County Sheriff’s Office, nearly 300 students received free backpacks and school supplies to kick off their year.
Plan A Health brings free mobile medical services to Dawson, southwest Georgia
The Plan A Health Clinic provides health care on wheels, offering primary care services like blood pressure and blood sugar or reproductive health services like pap smears, mammogram referrals and STI screenings.
