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Jonny’s Angels launches in Albany to support parents, siblings living with loss of a child

Eventually, Anderson hopes Johnny's Angels becomes something much larger — a nationwide network of support groups, mentors and resources for families who have lost children, something she says she would have clung to during the dark days following her son's death.

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Albany Herald – June 13, 2026

ATC student earns bronze medal at National SkillsUSA competition... Albany Commission eyes another draft at downtown brewery... PUBLIC OPPOSITION SINKS PROPOSED LEE COUNTY SOLAR FARM...

Classifieds – June 13, 2026

Moving Sale: Sat June 13th, 8am-12pm. 265 Brenda Lane, Albany. Large Variety of Items.

Tenants in Albany apartments face eviction

Residents at Cornerstone apartments, located at 608 Moultrie Road, said that eviction notices were placed on the doors of all of the units this week, giving them three days to pay two months' rent or face being removed in three days. Tenants said they were confused to whom rent should be paid and are frustrated by the living conditions at the complex that is more than 50 years old.

The women remembered beneath the stars and stripes

In observance of Flag Day, chapter members will place flags at the graves of former DAR members, where they will remain through Independence Day as the nation continues preparations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The tradition reflects the organization's longstanding commitment to historic preservation, education and patriotism.

Lee schools move forward with taxpayer credits after tax dispute

The board approved two separate actions during its June business meeting. First, members unanimously adopted an amended rollback rate of 13.539 mills provided by the Lee County Board of Tax Assessors. The board then unanimously approved a resolution directing that the difference in revenue generated by the erroneous rollback rate and the amended rollback rate be returned to taxpayers through a credit applied to 2026 property tax bills.

Labor commissioner candidate wants to use position to protect workers

“I saw things like worker’s claims being denied, being fired from their job. That was one of my first experiences with worker mistreatment.”

Squawkbox – June 13, 2026

The situation at Ashley Riverside is sad but expected...Trump heard "mostly cheers" during his ill-advised visit to the NFL playoffs...

Lee County agricultural land values could rise 83% as new assessments near mailing

During a work session Tuesday, Terry McCormick of McCormick Solutions provided the Lee County Board of Commissioners with an update on the county's 2026 tax digest and ongoing reappraisal efforts.

Albany Commission eyes another draft at downtown brewery

The city of Albany struck out in its first attempt to find an operator for a downtown brewery. The city owns the building and equipment on Pine Avenue and is seeking a Brewer interested in expanding into the Good Life City.

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