Classifieds – June 6, 2026
CLASSIFIEDS: JUNE 6, 2026
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Squawkbox – June 6, 2026
SQUAWKBOX: JUNE 6, 2026
Property owner removes debris from northwest Albany ‘homeless encampment’
Two large dump trucks, one of them filled to the top with trash, and heavy equipment were in a newly cleared path in woods off Stuart over the last few days, removing a mess that officials said was the result of homeless individuals seeking shelter out of the public eye.
MCLB-Albany to host America’s 250th Birthday celebration
Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with its annual Independence Day Celebration, uniting service members, families, and the local community for a day of patriotic festivities honoring this historic milestone.
Southwest Georgia artists recognized at packed opening of exhibition
The annual juried exhibition, one of the region's largest showcases of visual art, features approximately 46 artists and nearly 90 works spanning painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography and mixed media.
No public turnout as Dougherty schools unveil $178.7M budget
The proposed FY 2027 budget projects General Fund revenues of approximately $178.7 million, down from an estimated $186.2 million in FY 2026, a decrease of about 4%. Expenditures are projected at $181.8 million, resulting in a planned use of approximately $3.1 million from fund balance.
Albany, Dougherty County plan Juneteenth celebration
Albany's sixth annual Juneteenth celebration is set for 1 p.m.-6 p.m. on June 20 at the Albany Civic Center. The event will include entertainment, food and activities for youngsters.
Dougherty Environmental Control Division on front lines of mosquito war
“It usually takes about five to seven days to complete a quadrant, depending on the weather. Running four, we can get to all four quadrants to make sure we get to citizens in a timely manner. Mosquitoes can carry diseases and they are a nuisance."
PHOTOS: Albany State Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
Photos by Reginald Christian
The boy who drove the bus and helped build a school system
As Lee County grapples with questions of trust, leadership and the future of public education, the life of Dr. Robert Clay offers a reminder of the community values that helped build one of Georgia's most respected school systems.
Squawkbox – June 6, 2026
SQUAWKBOX: JUNE 6, 2026
Property owner removes debris from northwest Albany ‘homeless encampment’
Two large dump trucks, one of them filled to the top with trash, and heavy equipment were in a newly cleared path in woods off Stuart over the last few days, removing a mess that officials said was the result of homeless individuals seeking shelter out of the public eye.
MCLB-Albany to host America’s 250th Birthday celebration
Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with its annual Independence Day Celebration, uniting service members, families, and the local community for a day of patriotic festivities honoring this historic milestone.
Southwest Georgia artists recognized at packed opening of exhibition
The annual juried exhibition, one of the region's largest showcases of visual art, features approximately 46 artists and nearly 90 works spanning painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography and mixed media.
No public turnout as Dougherty schools unveil $178.7M budget
The proposed FY 2027 budget projects General Fund revenues of approximately $178.7 million, down from an estimated $186.2 million in FY 2026, a decrease of about 4%. Expenditures are projected at $181.8 million, resulting in a planned use of approximately $3.1 million from fund balance.
Albany, Dougherty County plan Juneteenth celebration
Albany's sixth annual Juneteenth celebration is set for 1 p.m.-6 p.m. on June 20 at the Albany Civic Center. The event will include entertainment, food and activities for youngsters.
Dougherty Environmental Control Division on front lines of mosquito war
“It usually takes about five to seven days to complete a quadrant, depending on the weather. Running four, we can get to all four quadrants to make sure we get to citizens in a timely manner. Mosquitoes can carry diseases and they are a nuisance."
PHOTOS: Albany State Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
Photos by Reginald Christian
The boy who drove the bus and helped build a school system
As Lee County grapples with questions of trust, leadership and the future of public education, the life of Dr. Robert Clay offers a reminder of the community values that helped build one of Georgia's most respected school systems.
