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.
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“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.
Powerful performances drive Theatre Albany’s ‘The Color Purple’
From the street, strands of purple ribbon wind around the white columns of the historic theater, hinting at the story waiting beyond its doors. Inside the foyer, a carefully curated slideshow flickers across a large screen, cycling through the faces of the cast. Some are seasoned performers. Others are stepping onto a stage for the very first time. Teachers stand alongside former students. Parents perform beside their children. People who worship in different churches, work different jobs and come from different corners of Southwest Georgia gather beneath the same lights to tell the same story.
CWC Alliance brings substance-abuse training to southwest Georgia
“We train youth and young adults across the state on substance-use prevention. It’s been incredible to partner with NAMI Albany. Through this training they will become youth prevention mentors."
PHOTOS: Albany State Clean Energy Summer Camp
Photos by Reginald Christian, Albany State University
Albany Police Department investigating fatal shooting on North Slappey Boulevard
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Albany Herald – June 4, 2026
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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.
Powerful performances drive Theatre Albany’s ‘The Color Purple’
From the street, strands of purple ribbon wind around the white columns of the historic theater, hinting at the story waiting beyond its doors. Inside the foyer, a carefully curated slideshow flickers across a large screen, cycling through the faces of the cast. Some are seasoned performers. Others are stepping onto a stage for the very first time. Teachers stand alongside former students. Parents perform beside their children. People who worship in different churches, work different jobs and come from different corners of Southwest Georgia gather beneath the same lights to tell the same story.
CWC Alliance brings substance-abuse training to southwest Georgia
“We train youth and young adults across the state on substance-use prevention. It’s been incredible to partner with NAMI Albany. Through this training they will become youth prevention mentors."
PHOTOS: Albany State Clean Energy Summer Camp
Photos by Reginald Christian, Albany State University
Albany Police Department investigating fatal shooting on North Slappey Boulevard
Brandon Jones, 21, was fatally shot while in a car on Monday night. Albany police are seeking 10 individuals in connection with the homicide.
Albany Herald – June 4, 2026
Albany Police Chief Michael Persley to retire...Regional catering business fines new... Albany officials ponder future...
Classifieds – June 4, 2026
CLASSIFIEDS: JUNE 4, 2026
