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Former Dougherty Commissioner Harry James challenges ‘dean of legislature,’ Gerald Greene
Georgia voters go to the polls on Nov. 3.Among the state House races on the ballot in southwest Georgia is District 154, where incumbent Republican Gerald Greene will face Democratic nominee Harry James.
Who’s not paying?
Nearly 1 of every 5 dollars of property value in Dougherty County pays no property tax at all.
With new assessment notices hitting hard after Dougherty’s first full revaluation since 2007, and many residents are facing sharply higher values, the question of who carries the tax base is no longer abstract.
Dougherty County police expect to present report on surveillance cameras within two weeks
The Dougherty County Police Department initiated an auditing system for its surveillance cameras in August. The department said on Monday that it will present a report on audits dating from January within the next two weeks.
Southwest Georgia Career Expo lets job seekers shine in Albany
“I’m just trying to get a career, just anything that might spark my interest, really. I just want to see what’s out there.”
Joshua Harrison pounds the pavement to provide shoes for Dougherty County children
“Being able to work with the H.E.A.R.T. organization and they work with me as one of their protege sons, it really made my life different. I want to let children feel better about themselves.
17th annual Unity in the Community brings food, fun to Albany
“We think it’s the perfect time to have a barbecue with all the violence in the community. It’s a chance to come together and do something positive. “
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Moving the Chains: Takeaways from College Football – Week Five
Takeaways from College Football 2026 – Week Five
SGA runs past Sherwood Christian, 54-22
Southwest Georgia Academy didn’t need much of a playbook Friday night.
Sherwood volleyball advances to GIAA Final Four
Sherwood Christian Academy wanted to play clean volleyball Saturday afternoon.
Whatley Fountain shatters personal best against elite field at Alexander Invitational
The result was the fastest 5K of Fountain’s career.
Kam Davis runs for career-high 147 yards, two TDs in Liberty win
Kam Davis runs for career-high 147 yards, two TDs in Liberty win.
Tarik Skubal pitches Dodgers past Braves in Game 1 of NLDS
Tarik Skubal dominated over six innings, three home runs powered the offense and the Los Angeles Dodgers opened the National League Division Series with a 5-3 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Saturda

Gigafact
- Has the country’s racial turnout gap grown since 2013?
- Did Donald Trump Jr. endorse gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson?
- Can Georgia Power use eminent domain for private purposes?
- Does Louisiana vs. Callais require Georgia to redraw electoral maps?
- Will Georgia use redrawn electoral maps for November elections?
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Moving the Chains: Takeaways from College Football – Week Five
Takeaways from College Football 2026 – Week Five
SGA runs past Sherwood Christian, 54-22
Southwest Georgia Academy didn’t need much of a playbook Friday night.















