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Phoebe and Sowega Council on Aging partnership will expand community-based services for seniors and graduate medical education offerings
ALBANY, Ga. – The Sowega Council on Aging (SCOA) and Phoebe are finalizing a plan that will help both organizations better serve the community and will have long-lasting positive impacts for SCOA clients and Phoebe patients. SCOA, the Area Agency on…
Tifton Women’s Club hosts Art of Cardmaking Class at Syd Blackmarr Arts Center on Tuesday
TIFTON, Ga. - Tifton residents will have the chance to try something creative next week with a hands-on Art of Cardmaking Class. The Tifton Women’s Club is hosting the…
Epic Bingo Night offers cash prizes, free giveaways & tons of fun in Leesburg
LEESBURG, Ga. - Those looking for a fun night out can try their luck at Epic Bingo Night, happening Friday, January 16, at the Epic Celebration Center in Leesburg. Doors open at…
Cirque Italia’s Water Circus Nautilus splashes into Tifton Fairgrounds this weekend
TIFTON, Ga. - If you’re looking for a truly unique experience, a one-of-a-kind water circus is making waves in Tifton this weekend. Cirque Italia’s Water Circus Nautilus will…
Healthy Sumter to host Fresh Produce Giveaway on MLK Jr Day
AMERICUS, Ga. – In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Healthy Sumter, in conjunction with Phoebe Sumter, Flint River Fresh, the Americus Rotary and Sisters in Service of Southwest Georgia, will be having a FREE Fresh Produce…
Westbound lane closed on W. Highland Avenue after partial road collapse
ALBANY, Ga. - The westbound lane of the 900 block of W. Highland Avenue is currently closed following a partial road collapse. Repairs are expected to take approximately one business day, but the lane will remain closed until all work…
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority invites young women to Zeta Psi Sigma Rhoer Club Round-Up event in Albany
ALBANY, Ga. - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is inviting young ladies in the community to learn more about leadership, service, and sisterhood during…
Legacy Martial Arts brings back R5 Fitness Camp in Adel
ADEL, Ga. - As the new year gets underway, many people are looking for ways to turn fitness goals into action, and a popular program is returning to Adel…
Thomasville City Schools in collaboration with Friends & Starts presents "Little Things" Exceptional Students Uniquely Created Artwork highlighted at Thomasville Center for the Arts
THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomasville City Schools are inviting the community to experience a celebration of creativity, inclusion, and student expression through a new art…
Inmate captured after escaping from Dougherty County work detail
DOUGHERTY CO., Ga. - Inmate William “Billy” Hagan has been captured! Thank you Albany Police Department and for the tip that was called in. Thank you to all agencies for your assistance. William Hagen was recovered with the assistance…
Last call for tickets! Reserve Your Table Today for 2026 MLK Celebration Dinner
ALBANY, Ga. - Last call for tickets! Reserve Your Table Today. We are honored to welcome Terreta Rodgers, Head of Community Affairs for Amazon’s Georgia Region, as this year’s keynote speaker. Terreta is a respected leader in corporate and…
MLK Day Litter Pick Up
ALBANY, Ga. - Honoring Dr. King through service. Join us this MLK Day for a community litter pick-up and help keep our neighborhood clean. 2235 Martin Luther King Dr.,, GA (229) 302-3098 Copyright 2026 South Georgia News. All rights…
Annual MLK Community Clean Up
ALBANY, Ga. - Join City and County officials for the Annual MLK Day Community Clean Up at Dougherty Comprehensive High School, located at 1800 Pearce Ave., Albany, GA 31705. The event is on January 19th at noon, in the…
Phoebe Health System to host Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
ALBANY, Ga. - You’re invited to join us for our Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 19 at 10 a.m. at Phoebe HealthWorks located at 311 West Third Avenue in Albany. This special event will feature an…
Wild Adventures Guests Donate More Than $12,000 in Toys for Toys for Tots
VALDOSTA, Ga. – Wild Adventures Theme Park closed its 2025 season by collecting more than $12,000 worth of children’s toys for Toys for Tots, marking one of the largest donation totals the park has raised for the annual holiday drive. The toys were donated during Wild Adventures Christmas Wild…
Third Annual Forgotten Coast K9 Chili Cook-Off & Beerfest to benefit Veterans and First Responders in Valdosta
VALDOSTA, Ga. - Chili lovers and craft beer fans are invited to Georgia Beer Company this Saturday, January 17 for the Third Annual Forgotten Coast K9…
Award-winning ventriloquist Darci Lynne brings one-night comedy and puppetry show to Tift Theatre
TIFTON, Ga. - Award-winning ventriloquist Darci Lynne is bringing her all-new live show to Tifton for one-night-only on Saturday, January 17, at the Tift Theatre.…
Sherwood Missions offers Life Skills Classes at Hope Center in January
ALBANY, Ga. - If learning a new skill is part of your goals for the new year, Sherwood Missions' Hope Center is offering a series of Life…
Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Star Business of the Week: WSWG CBS, WSST-TV & WFXL FOX
ALBANY, Ga. - The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes WSWG CBS, WSST-TV, and WFXL FOX as this week’s Star Business of the Week. This local media group plays a vital role in keeping the Albany community informed by sharing…
DPH Confirms Measles Case in Georgia
ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in a baby too young to receive routine measles vaccination. The baby, who acquired the virus while traveling internationally, lives in the Coastal Health District. DPH is working…
Let Southwell help you meet your weight loss goals for the new year
Tifton, Ga. (1/12/26) - Southwell offers medical weight loss programs in Tifton and Sylvester and bariatric weight loss surgery in Tifton. Medical Weight Loss at Allure Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Derron Spikes, MD 907 E. 18th Street, Suite 340, Tifton 229-391-3600…
City of Albany to Extend Operation Safe Place Dates
ALBANY, Ga. - Beginning Sunday, January 11, 2026, the City of Albany will activate Operation Safe Place to provide people with a warm place to stay overnight. According to the current forecast, freezing temperatures are now expected overnight throughout the…
Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with JetStream Media to host Small Business Marketing Lunch and Learn
SYLVESTER, Ga. - Small business owners and entrepreneurs in Worth County are invited to start the new year with practical marketing insight during a free Small…
Let’s Paint It! Pet Portrait Paint & Sip at Armandos Taco & Grill in Moultrie
MOULTRIE, Ga. - Pet lovers in Moultrie have a chance to turn their furry best friend into a one-of-a-kind work of art during…
Pet of the Week: "Murphy"
AMERICUS, Ga. - It's time to meet our Pet of the Week! Say hello to "Murphy!" "Murphy" is a mixed-breed dog just over nine months old. He's been waiting patiently for a family to…
