Rain depresses voter turnout in Dougherty County
“A lot of people don’t vote when it’s raining. People don’t do a lot of things when it’s raining.”
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City of Albany faces shortfall for police, fire salaries
“We can’t tell staff to hire more police officers and then complain at what it costs.”
Commissioner, school leaders clash over Dougherty custodial transition
Brown repeatedly criticized what she described as a growing tendency among governments to outsource services, saying, "We're too busy, we want to outsource everything we get. I'm just seeing it across the board, even in the city, in the county, outsource it."
Women’s Anchorage tentatively set to open in early July
“We’re here. We said we were going to do it, and we have done it.”
Albany police officials offer update on Repeat Offender Initiative
The Albany Police Department gave an update on its Repeat Offender Initiative on Monday to the Dougherty County Commission. The initiative is meant to assist repeat offenders with overcoming some of their problems and to ensure that dangerous recidivists are kept behind bars while awaiting trial.
Classifieds – June 16, 2026
New Temple Praise Lawn Care: Raymond Kennebrew 229-603-5899 [email protected]
Three summertime fun nights planned for young people at Albany Civic Center
“I think any time you invest in children and youth, you’re always making a great investment. I think it should be a good experience.”
Albany Herald – June 13, 2026
ATC student earns bronze medal at National SkillsUSA competition... Albany Commission eyes another draft at downtown brewery... PUBLIC OPPOSITION SINKS PROPOSED LEE COUNTY SOLAR FARM...
Classifieds – June 13, 2026
Moving Sale: Sat June 13th, 8am-12pm. 265 Brenda Lane, Albany. Large Variety of Items.
Tenants in Albany apartments face eviction
Residents at Cornerstone apartments, located at 608 Moultrie Road, said that eviction notices were placed on the doors of all of the units this week, giving them three days to pay two months' rent or face being removed in three days. Tenants said they were confused to whom rent should be paid and are frustrated by the living conditions at the complex that is more than 50 years old.
City of Albany faces shortfall for police, fire salaries
“We can’t tell staff to hire more police officers and then complain at what it costs.”
Commissioner, school leaders clash over Dougherty custodial transition
Brown repeatedly criticized what she described as a growing tendency among governments to outsource services, saying, "We're too busy, we want to outsource everything we get. I'm just seeing it across the board, even in the city, in the county, outsource it."
Women’s Anchorage tentatively set to open in early July
“We’re here. We said we were going to do it, and we have done it.”
Albany police officials offer update on Repeat Offender Initiative
The Albany Police Department gave an update on its Repeat Offender Initiative on Monday to the Dougherty County Commission. The initiative is meant to assist repeat offenders with overcoming some of their problems and to ensure that dangerous recidivists are kept behind bars while awaiting trial.
Classifieds – June 16, 2026
New Temple Praise Lawn Care: Raymond Kennebrew 229-603-5899 [email protected]
Three summertime fun nights planned for young people at Albany Civic Center
“I think any time you invest in children and youth, you’re always making a great investment. I think it should be a good experience.”
Albany Herald – June 13, 2026
ATC student earns bronze medal at National SkillsUSA competition... Albany Commission eyes another draft at downtown brewery... PUBLIC OPPOSITION SINKS PROPOSED LEE COUNTY SOLAR FARM...
Classifieds – June 13, 2026
Moving Sale: Sat June 13th, 8am-12pm. 265 Brenda Lane, Albany. Large Variety of Items.
Tenants in Albany apartments face eviction
Residents at Cornerstone apartments, located at 608 Moultrie Road, said that eviction notices were placed on the doors of all of the units this week, giving them three days to pay two months' rent or face being removed in three days. Tenants said they were confused to whom rent should be paid and are frustrated by the living conditions at the complex that is more than 50 years old.
