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Southwest Georgia artists recognized at packed opening of exhibition

The annual juried exhibition, one of the region’s largest showcases of visual art, features approximately 46 artists and nearly 90 works spanning painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography and mixed media.
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No public turnout as Dougherty schools unveil $178.7M budget
The proposed FY 2027 budget projects General Fund revenues of approximately $178.7 million, down from an estimated $186.2 million in FY 2026, a decrease of about 4%. Expenditures are projected at $181.8 million, resulting in a planned use of approximately $3.1 million from fund balance.
Albany, Dougherty County plan Juneteenth celebration
Albany’s sixth annual Juneteenth celebration is set for 1 p.m.-6 p.m. on June 20 at the Albany Civic Center. The event will include entertainment, food and activities for youngsters.
Dougherty Environmental Control Division on front lines of mosquito war
“It usually takes about five to seven days to complete a quadrant, depending on the weather. Running four, we can get to all four quadrants to make sure we get to citizens in a timely manner. Mosquitoes can carry diseases and they are a nuisance.”
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Lady Tornadoes open summer with win over Terrell County
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