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Classifieds – June 20, 2026

ALBANY HERALD CLASSIFIEDS JUNE 20, 2026

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Public safety drives Leesburg’s $4.2 million Fiscal Year ’27 budget

The adopted spending plan reflects modest growth in city revenues and continued emphasis on maintaining core municipal services, particularly public safety and sanitation, which together account for a significant share of general fund expenditures.

Lee County property assessment notices set to arrive as farm values jump 83%

The Lee County Board of Tax Assessors approved the 2026 assessment notices Wednesday and voted to include an informational insert designed to help taxpayers understand how property values, exemptions and appeals work.

‘Sounds Like a Mutiny.’ Secret Recording Exposes Claims of Toxic Leadership After a Marine’s Suicide

This week's War Horse story follows the systemic failures before and after the death of Cpl. Drew Mobley who was the third in two years at Marine Corps Base Quantico to die by suicide.

Classifieds – July 18, 2026

IRRIGATION TECH needed for a small irrigation co. Must have driver's license and be willing to learn. Call Tommy at 229-603-1373.

James Rubino installed in new role at Marine Corps Logistics Command in Albany

James L. Rubino recently assumed the role as executive deputy of Marine Corps Logistics Command in Albany. In his new role he will oversee integrated logistics support.

Rain depresses voter turnout in Dougherty County

“A lot of people don’t vote when it’s raining. People don’t do a lot of things when it’s raining.”

City of Albany faces shortfall for police, fire salaries

“We can’t tell staff to hire more police officers and then complain at what it costs.”

Commissioner, school leaders clash over Dougherty custodial transition

Brown repeatedly criticized what she described as a growing tendency among governments to outsource services, saying, "We're too busy, we want to outsource everything we get. I'm just seeing it across the board, even in the city, in the county, outsource it."

Women’s Anchorage tentatively set to open in early July

“We’re here. We said we were going to do it, and we have done it.”

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