Albany Herald

FACT VS. ALLEGATION: What Lee County superintendent contracts and state records actually show

After months of fierce public criticism and the Board of Education’s June 22 renewal of its superintendent’s contract, the Albany Herald obtained LCSS contracts behind the controversy to separate fact from allegation — giving Lee County residents the transparency and clarity the public debate deserves.

Albany Herald – August 13, 2026

Herald high school Football Preview edition... Scouts clean Sherrod Park as part of... Historic Farkas House restoration moves...

Classifieds – August 13, 2026

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Crowder plans return trip to southwest Georgia

David Crowder managed to slip a few minutes into his busy schedule to talk with The Herald about his current tour.

Albany Herald – August 11, 2026

Phoebe spotlights drug program in first-of-its-kind... Albany embarks on water main replacement project to... In Leesburg, stewardship is the quiet engine of

Classifieds – August 11, 2026

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Historic Farkas House restoration moves forward as Preservation Commission approves event venue improvements

The Albany-Dougherty Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness last week for exterior improvements to the Farkas House, clearing the way for accessibility upgrades, stair replacement and other restoration work as the 137-year-old landmark is transformed into a special events venue.

Albany Herald – August 8, 2026

City of Albany makes workforce housing... Pioneering Marine brings military history to... Leesburg seeks to move state highways off Walnut Avenue as...

Classifieds – August 8, 2026

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In Leesburg, stewardship is the quiet engine of good government

In an era when stories of government often center on budget shortfalls, cost overruns and questions of accountability, examples of stewardship rarely make headlines.

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