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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.

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.

“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.”

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.

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.

“I’m not aware of any rule that requires them to take action. It’s up to their discretion.”

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The Dougherty Trojans don’t have Air Jordans.

Tickets go on sale for ASU Blue & Gold Gala… City Commission takes action on proposed downtown hotel, two… Wild Game Dinner marks 34 years as South Georgia Scouting…

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Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sanchez in a battle of aces and Mauricio Dubon hit a late two-run homer as the visiting Atlanta Braves topped the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Friday.

Julian Lewis hit Charlie Williams with a 20-yard touchdown pass with 37 seconds left, Boo Carter blocked Aidan Birr’s 45-yard field goal try on the final play, and the Colorado Buffaloes rallied to beat the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 14-13, in Atlanta on Thursday night.