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CWC Alliance brings substance-abuse training to southwest Georgia

“We train youth and young adults across the state on substance-use prevention. It’s been incredible to partner with NAMI Albany. Through this training they will become youth prevention mentors."

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PHOTOS: Albany State Clean Energy Summer Camp

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Albany Police Department investigating fatal shooting on North Slappey Boulevard

Brandon Jones, 21, was fatally shot while in a car on Monday night. Albany police are seeking 10 individuals in connection with the homicide.

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Dougherty Commission OKs agreements for trash traps, Radium Springs Grant effort

The placement of two traps will help take a bite out of the amount of trash making its way into the Flint River. The Flint Riverkeeper and partners will be involved in placing, monitoring and monitoring the traps as well as removing and disposing of trash and recyclables.

AT&T touts benefits of $18.2 billion investment in Georgia

AT&T is also ramping up performance of its 5G network in high-traffic areas like airports, stadiums and venues, including Mercedes-Benz Stadium State Farm Arena and Truist Park. In addition, 5G is being expanded across the state in communities including Dalton, Evans, LaGrange, Rincon, Toccoa and Thomasville to increase access.

PHOTOS: Albany State’s “Aspiring Scholars in Pre-Med”

Photos by Reginald Christian, Albany State University

Albany officials ponder future needs, mull tax hike

“Utilities have to sustain themselves. They can’t be fleeced. They can’t be (starved) to the point they can’t provide the services."

Albany Police Chief Michael Persley to retire in February after 33-year career

“That doesn’t mean I’m going to disappear from Albany, Georgia. There are other things I will be involved in. This is not retire and go just sit in the rocking chair.

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