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.
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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.
Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office to expand summer youth program
“This program is free. This is the only free summer program in Dougherty County and Albany. That is possible because of you.”
Albany’s restaurant problem: Too many, too little to go around
The pending closure of Harold’s Chicken — the latest in a string of recent shutdowns — is prompting renewed scrutiny of how and why food businesses struggle to survive in Dougherty County.
No farm required: How 4C Academy is opening doors to agriculture
At Commodore Conyers College and Career Academy, a specialized charter school serving students in grades 9–12 across Dougherty, Terrell, Baker and Calhoun counties, agriculture isn’t rooted in generational farmland. Instead, with the help of technological advancements in hydroponics, it is growing inside an expansive greenhouse — and making its way onto lunch trays across the district.
ASU, SRTC expand agreement to grow teacher pipeline
Officials say the latest expansion responds directly to workforce needs, particularly the growing demand for qualified teachers. While investments in technology and STEM fields continue to increase, education leaders say persistent challenges — including stagnant salaries and professional burnout — have contributed to ongoing teacher shortages.
Leesburg to launch first farmers market aimed at boosting downtown economy
Set against a region where economic conditions can vary dramatically within just a few miles, the “Harvest on Walnut” Farmer’s Market could offer a small but meaningful step toward bridging those gaps. By creating a direct pipeline between local producers and consumers, the market keeps more dollars circulating within the community while lowering barriers for small-scale entrepreneurs to generate income.
Panama City Beach tightens spring break rules amid travel delays and last year’s violence
For many in southwest Georgia, Panama City Beach, Fla. — about a four-hour drive from Albany — has long been a go-to spring break destination.
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.
Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office to expand summer youth program
“This program is free. This is the only free summer program in Dougherty County and Albany. That is possible because of you.”
Albany’s restaurant problem: Too many, too little to go around
The pending closure of Harold’s Chicken — the latest in a string of recent shutdowns — is prompting renewed scrutiny of how and why food businesses struggle to survive in Dougherty County.
No farm required: How 4C Academy is opening doors to agriculture
At Commodore Conyers College and Career Academy, a specialized charter school serving students in grades 9–12 across Dougherty, Terrell, Baker and Calhoun counties, agriculture isn’t rooted in generational farmland. Instead, with the help of technological advancements in hydroponics, it is growing inside an expansive greenhouse — and making its way onto lunch trays across the district.
ASU, SRTC expand agreement to grow teacher pipeline
Officials say the latest expansion responds directly to workforce needs, particularly the growing demand for qualified teachers. While investments in technology and STEM fields continue to increase, education leaders say persistent challenges — including stagnant salaries and professional burnout — have contributed to ongoing teacher shortages.
Leesburg to launch first farmers market aimed at boosting downtown economy
Set against a region where economic conditions can vary dramatically within just a few miles, the “Harvest on Walnut” Farmer’s Market could offer a small but meaningful step toward bridging those gaps. By creating a direct pipeline between local producers and consumers, the market keeps more dollars circulating within the community while lowering barriers for small-scale entrepreneurs to generate income.
Panama City Beach tightens spring break rules amid travel delays and last year’s violence
For many in southwest Georgia, Panama City Beach, Fla. — about a four-hour drive from Albany — has long been a go-to spring break destination.
