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Rivalries renewed, champions collide as SIAC enters week 1
Rivalries, championship pedigree and marquee HBCU matchups take center stage as the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference enters Week 1 of the 2026 football season.
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Albany recycling center enacts material separation rule
Mixed items will no longer be accepted at the Albany recycling center at its 2521 Meredyth Drive facility. Individuals will now be required to separate items befor they will be accepted.
Wild Game Dinner marks 34 years as South Georgia Scouting reaches for next generation
More than a century after organized Scouting first took root in Southwest Georgia, local leaders say the program is working to preserve its traditional mission while adapting to a new generation of young people.
Albany City Commission takes action on proposed downtown hotel, two theater renovation projects
“We’re taking the original building back to, hopefully, it’s glory days. One of the cool things about the project is we are going to restore the balcony. It’s going to have a balcony, so it’s going to be super cool.”
Dawson’s $10.2 million sewer project leaves major financial questions unresolved
As Dawson’s finance director resigns and operating pressures mount, records show $10.2 million in sewer funding, frozen loans, missing audits and gaps in the public accounting of project money.
Jail HVAC work divides Dougherty County Commission
Dougherty County commissioners deadlocked in two 3-3 votes, with one commissioner abstaining in each, related to work on the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system at the Dougherty County Jail on Monday. The issue has divided commissioners for months.
Dougherty tax assessor charged in criminal case will remain in position
“I’m not aware of any rule that requires them to take action. It’s up to their discretion.”
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Rivalries renewed, champions collide as SIAC enters week 1
Rivalries, championship pedigree and marquee HBCU matchups take center stage as the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference enters Week 1 of the 2026 football season.
Louisiana judge rules returning pros NCAA-eligible in injunction
Louisiana district court judge William Jorden approved a preliminary injunction on Thursday that would allow LSU to add tight end Dae’Quan Wright and defensive lineman Zxavian Harris to its roster after their brief stints in the NFL.
Albany recycling center enacts material separation rule
Mixed items will no longer be accepted at the Albany recycling center at its 2521 Meredyth Drive facility. Individuals will now be required to separate items befor they will be accepted.
Wild Game Dinner marks 34 years as South Georgia Scouting reaches for next generation
More than a century after organized Scouting first took root in Southwest Georgia, local leaders say the program is working to preserve its traditional mission while adapting to a new generation of young people.
Albany City Commission takes action on proposed downtown hotel, two theater renovation projects
“We’re taking the original building back to, hopefully, it’s glory days. One of the cool things about the project is we are going to restore the balcony. It’s going to have a balcony, so it’s going to be super cool.”
Acuña Jr. fastest in MLB history to reach 200 HRs and 200 SBs
Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. added another feat to the record books.
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Rivalries renewed, champions collide as SIAC enters week 1
Rivalries, championship pedigree and marquee HBCU matchups take center stage as the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference enters Week 1 of the 2026 football season.
Louisiana judge rules returning pros NCAA-eligible in injunction
Louisiana district court judge William Jorden approved a preliminary injunction on Thursday that would allow LSU to add tight end Dae’Quan Wright and defensive lineman Zxavian Harris to its roster after their brief stints in the NFL.

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