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Public opposition sinks proposed Lee County solar farm

The proposal, submitted by Atlanta-based Inman Solar on behalf of the Stovall family, would have allowed construction of a 15.75-megawatt solar energy system on roughly 69 acres of the property. County planning staff and the Planning Commission had both recommended denial before the matter reached commissioners for final consideration.

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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.

Residents rally behind Lee schools as accountability questions persist

That argument surfaced repeatedly during a recent meeting of the Lee County Board of Tax Assessors, where officials, citizens and school system representatives discussed the coding error that contributed to incorrect rollback calculations and higher-than-expected tax collections.

Search of Dougherty residence leads to seizure of guns, cash, suspected marijuana

Police seized about 10 ounces of suspected marijuana, three rifles, a handgun and other items during the Tuesday search.

Teachers tell Dougherty School Board classroom realities must shape education policy

The presentation, delivered by educators affiliated with SOWEGA Rising, focused on teacher advocacy, literacy support, student mental health, educator retention and equitable school funding while also highlighting growing efforts among southwest Georgia educators to engage more directly in state-level education policy discussions.

‘Work-Based Learning Program’ launches Dougherty high school students into full-time jobs

“This is our first year in partnership with Webstaurant, and it’s already showing results,” Schools Superintendent Ken Dyer told a Herald reporter after the ceremony. “We’re excited for them. It’s a mutually beneficial partnership.

NAMI Albany to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month on Saturday at Tift Park

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI Albany will be hon hand at the Tift Community Market on Saturday in recognition.

Robert Mathis Jr. settles into new Albany location after five years as mobile mechanic

“I definitely believe in personal growth. Do not stay in the same place forever. Find something new that you can do.”

Sherrod Institute’s ‘laying ground’ event connects innovation to deeper rural challenges

The discussions, held during The Sherrod Institute’s two-day “Laying Ground” event, are part of a yearlong research effort aimed at identifying the most pressing challenges facing minority and small-scale farmers in the region. 

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church celebrates 175 years in Albany

This weekend, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Albany will celebrate 175 years of continued service with special services.

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