Skate park advocates keeping pressure on Albany City Commission
“We have a problem with violence in Albany. At the end of the day, skate parks give kids a place to call home. It reduces violent crime, so we have to start somewhere.
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Dougherty voters make voices heard in Tuesday primary
Turnout in Dougherty County for Tuesday's general primary and nonpartisan contests was 25.2%. Voters returned County Commission Chairman Lorenzo Heard and Commissioner Anthony Jones to office and elected Albana Edward Brown to replace retiring District 12 state Sen. Freddie Powell Sims.
Renovated St. Nicholas Hotel gearing up for official grand opening
“We’ve had some events here. We’re really excited and everything so far has gone really well, and we look forward to the community’s continued support."
Dougherty Commission approves spending settlement funds for opioid response kits, drug counseling
“We’re looking forward to putting this funding to use. This could potentially be a lifesaver having this in the hands of first-responser units.”
Search of Dougherty residence leads to seizure of guns, cash, suspected marijuana
Police seized about 10 ounces of suspected marijuana, three rifles, a handgun and other items during the Tuesday search.
Dougherty high school students get real-world lessons in car safety
“It’s going to save some lives. I’ll put it that way. I believe that.”
Dougherty County law enforcement community remembers fallen officers
They believed their lives could make a difference in someone else’s worst moments. They were daughters and sons, mothers and fathers, family and friends, and they were our neighbors.
Dougherty County still eligible for conservation grant money
"I’m excited. I’m still looking at what we can be doing now to help the park become this one-stop destination that people are excited to come to.”
‘Work-Based Learning Program’ launches Dougherty high school students into full-time jobs
“This is our first year in partnership with Webstaurant, and it’s already showing results,” Schools Superintendent Ken Dyer told a Herald reporter after the ceremony. “We’re excited for them. It’s a mutually beneficial partnership.
Georgia officials seek rural input for 2028-2031 State Plan on Aging
Held at the Albany Welcome Center, the meeting brought together caregivers, service providers, community leaders and older residents from southwest Georgia to identify the challenges most affecting aging adults in rural areas and discuss how those concerns should influence future state priorities and funding decisions.
Dougherty voters make voices heard in Tuesday primary
Turnout in Dougherty County for Tuesday's general primary and nonpartisan contests was 25.2%. Voters returned County Commission Chairman Lorenzo Heard and Commissioner Anthony Jones to office and elected Albana Edward Brown to replace retiring District 12 state Sen. Freddie Powell Sims.
Renovated St. Nicholas Hotel gearing up for official grand opening
“We’ve had some events here. We’re really excited and everything so far has gone really well, and we look forward to the community’s continued support."
Dougherty Commission approves spending settlement funds for opioid response kits, drug counseling
“We’re looking forward to putting this funding to use. This could potentially be a lifesaver having this in the hands of first-responser units.”
Search of Dougherty residence leads to seizure of guns, cash, suspected marijuana
Police seized about 10 ounces of suspected marijuana, three rifles, a handgun and other items during the Tuesday search.
Dougherty high school students get real-world lessons in car safety
“It’s going to save some lives. I’ll put it that way. I believe that.”
Dougherty County law enforcement community remembers fallen officers
They believed their lives could make a difference in someone else’s worst moments. They were daughters and sons, mothers and fathers, family and friends, and they were our neighbors.
Dougherty County still eligible for conservation grant money
"I’m excited. I’m still looking at what we can be doing now to help the park become this one-stop destination that people are excited to come to.”
‘Work-Based Learning Program’ launches Dougherty high school students into full-time jobs
“This is our first year in partnership with Webstaurant, and it’s already showing results,” Schools Superintendent Ken Dyer told a Herald reporter after the ceremony. “We’re excited for them. It’s a mutually beneficial partnership.
Georgia officials seek rural input for 2028-2031 State Plan on Aging
Held at the Albany Welcome Center, the meeting brought together caregivers, service providers, community leaders and older residents from southwest Georgia to identify the challenges most affecting aging adults in rural areas and discuss how those concerns should influence future state priorities and funding decisions.
