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DCSS FY ’27 budget reflects completion of major projects, rising employee costs

The tentative budget proposes approximately $258.4 million in anticipated revenues and $283.9 million in expenditures across all funds. While the budget continues to utilize fund balances in some areas, district officials say the proposal reflects routine financial planning and ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency rather than broad spending cuts.

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PHOTOS: Albany State’s Innovative Teacher Summit

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Lee Board of Education working on tax plan

The Lee County Board of Education is working with the county's tax commissioner on a plan to correct an error made by the county's Board of Tax Assessors in calculating the 2025 rollback rate.

Squawkbox – May 30, 2026

SQUAWKBOX: MAY 30, 2026

National Day of Prayer in Albany brings community together

“(I came) to worship the Lord and pray for our country. I was just so thankful that our country had it."

City of Albany apprentice lineman dies in accident

City of Albany officials announced Thursday the passing of 20-year-old Caiden Gibson, an apprentice lineman, who died following an on-the-job accident.

Albany, Dougherty County look at downtown park security

“When you have that many people together, you do want somebody to monitor it. I said we ought to have some kind of presence down there, whether it’s (police) officers or community service officers, there ought to be some monitoring.”

Edward Brown responds to residency challenge

Edward Brown, who handily won the state Senate District 12 seat that is being vacated by long-time Sen. Freddie Powell Sims, has responded to claims that Brown is ineligible to hold office.

Mental Health Issues Plague New Moms in the Military. The Pentagon Is Supposed to Help

New moms in the military have statistically struggled with their mental health postpartum, and the federal government is supposed to help...or so we think. Here's a look at a few of their perspectives.

Albany Herald – May 28, 2026

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