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Albany teen, 16, makes bodybuilding debut at Atlanta OCB Pro/Am

Crockett, an Albany resident and student at Albany Technical College Academy, placed second in the teen bikini division this weekend at the OCB Immortal Muscle Pro/Am Bodybuilding Competition in Atlanta, becoming the youngest competitor across all categories at the event.

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Retired Albany educator makes an impact as jail school instructor

Shortly after taking office in January 2025, Dougherty County Sheriff Terron Hayes initiated the “Jail to Jobs” program that helps students prepare for the GED exams, and Benjamin Johnson was tapped as the inaugural instructor.

Skills Challenge attracts more than 250 high school construction students

For hundreds of area students, the 2025 AGC South + Southwest Georgia Skills Challenge was a chance to display their talents in construction skills and get a look at what a career in one of those fields could mean.

Albany Tech renames ‘Automation and Robotics Technology’ program

Albany Tech officials said renaming its Mechatronics program program Automation & Robotics Technology is about clarity and currency.

Area students recognized by colleges, universities

Local students are recognized for excellence by colleges, universities.

Area students recognized by colleges, universities

Area students were among those recognized by national colleges and universities for their academic excellence.

Lee County STAR Student Christopher Dowling named a Georgia Scholar

Lee County High School senior Christopher Dowling has been named a Georgia Scholar.

Albany Technical College celebrates award winners

ALBANY – Albany Technical College has announced the names of students and educators representing our college at upcoming state-level competitions in 2025.

Georgia Southwestern earns SACSCOC reaffirmation accreditation

Georgia Southwestern State University received recognition of a 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation from the Southern ...

5 Turner Job Corps students get job offers from Ingalls Industries

tudents from Turner Job Corps are making waves in their careers after participating in a shipbuilding hiring event hosted by Huntington Ingalls Industries at the Mississippi Job Corps campus.

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