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Dougherty County to mail 2026 property assessment notices this week

Dougherty County will mail 2026 Notices of Assessment to property owners this week.

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Albany animal trainer seeking to fulfill dream of establishing a pet food pantry

"(If) you lose a job, you have a healthcare crisis, what do you do with the cat? What do you do with the dog? Now you will at least have someone who can help you with the food.”

Developers bet on demand for smaller homes, apartments in Lee County

Two residential developments moving forward in Leesburg will add hundreds of new housing options in Lee County over the next few years, with developers saying they are targeting a market they believe has been underserved: young professionals and small families looking for newer housing they can afford.

William G. Anderson: A lifetime of testing the waters

William G. Anderson spent much of his life becoming the first Black man to do things no Black man had done before. Curiously, he rarely described his life as though that had ever been the plan.

Albany revives long-discussed Chehaw Connector with $2M-$4M trail options

A long-planned trail connecting downtown Albany to Chehaw Park is moving toward another major decision point, with city officials considering a state grant application and two potential routes for the roughly 1.1-mile link at preliminary costs ranging from $2 million to $4 million.

Down but not out: Downtown Albany sees new life after decades of inertia

Downtown Albany's retail scene has been in the doldrums basically since the Albany Mall sucked all of the oxygen out. Efforts at revitalization have been in the works for much of that time, but success has not come easy. Now, there is hope tfor thefuture of the city center.

PHOTOS: Albany State HBCU-Up Fall Academy Student Orientation

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PHOTOS: Albany State Finance and Admin Awards

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Lily Pad, law enforcement work together to seek justice for assault victims

For 13 years, starting in 2004, Duane Ballard had victimized at least 12 women and young girls.

Take what you need — even the house

The old house at 577 Orange St. has spent much of its life being asked to become something else. Now the old giving house needs a favor in return.

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