Education-locally
Did you read about it? Three DCSS high schools have been recognized by State School Superintendent John Barge as Advanced Placement (AP) Honors high schools! Way to go Westover, Albany, and Dougherty!
Good, good, good
Here's just a sampling of the 'Good' in the city this week: Keep Albany Dougherty Beautiful had 34,444 volunteers in 2011 - they contributed 242,047 hours of personal service. Students at Alice Coachman Elementary- 500 of them-each received a copy of "Touch the Sky"- a new illustrated children's book about ...
SPEAK UP!
Kudos to all the folks that are willing to assist law enforcement by calling in tips! It was an anonymous tip that led officers to the location of murder suspect David Summers this week. With warrants awaiting and an untold number of officers running down information on his whereabouts-all it ...
Westover girls
With just four games remaining in the regular season, the Westover High School girls' basketball team has a perfect 22-0 season. Whether you are a basketball fan or not, that is some really good news for the city! The Lady Patriots have locked up home court and the top seed ...
Dogs, family and food
The combination couldn't get much better than what the United Kennel Club Winter Classic Coon Hunt brings to the Exchange Club Fairgrounds each year! Today, Saturday and Sunday will combine dogs, kids, families, fun and bbq in a way Albany can only enjoy once a year. You do not have ...
Chehaw to re-open!
Chehaw will re-open Sarturday, Jan 28th. Admission to the park will be free Saturday and Sunday. Take the family and enjoy one of the largest playgrounds in the state!
The Salvation Army
Here is an example of just what the money donated to your local Salvation Army can do (and has done) over the last three months: 7,978 meals provided through the community dining room 449 loads of laundry @ A Place 4 Hope 38 utility assistance cases 1,261 hygiene items distributed ...
