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‘The honor of a lifetime:’ Sen. Freddie Powell Sims announces retirement, gives endorsement to Edward Brown

“Twenty-two years is a long time for public service, especially with a district this big with 13 counties, and these are some of the poorest in the state. We were able to help farmers, to help teachers, to help some of the underserved communities."

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5k run in Camilla set to raise awareness of drug ‘more dangerous than fentanyl’

“He was the first. What is in Atlanta is going to come here. It’s (nitazenes) 800 times stronger than morphine. This can reach any family.”

Food Truck Frenzy kicks off 2026 season in downtown Albany

I think it’s a wonderful way to support our small businesses and our community. I did all of them last year. This is my second year.”

Albany job investment fund has provided money for jobs, downtown development

“I don’t know that any city has a deal-closing fund like Albany. It’s very much Langstaff. It was really his brainchild.”

Albany State celebrates Founder’s Day with a week of activities

“This observance honors ASU’s founder, Dr. Joseph Winthrop Holley, whose vision in 1903 established an institution grounded in faith, discipline, scholarship and opportunity."

Tickets on sale for 26th Albany senior citizens prom

“This is just a way of giving back to our seniors just to have fun and dance the night away. We want to encourage them to come out, dress up and have a good time.”

Tift Park Community Market’s 13th season underway

“Our mission is to preserve, promote and protect our historic Tift Park. I think we’ve done a good job.”

Chris Carr makes his case in Albany to be state’s next governor

“Bringing jobs and keeping people safe … I know how to do that. That’s what people are looking for in the next governor. I have the record and the experience to deliver for the people of Georgia.”

Albany teen, 16, makes bodybuilding debut at Atlanta OCB Pro/Am

Crockett, an Albany resident and student at Albany Technical College Academy, placed second in the teen bikini division this weekend at the OCB Immortal Muscle Pro/Am Bodybuilding Competition in Atlanta, becoming the youngest competitor across all categories at the event.

Albany City Commission hears update on utility fees

“There was a gap between when we asked for it to be implemented and when it got done. I guess between July ‘25 to January (it was) out of sight, out of mind. Most of us forgot about it. The city of Albany has a transaction fee.”

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