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Albany Area Chamber of Commerce hosts MLK Celebration honoring unity, opportunity, and community impact
ALBANY, GA — More than 200 community members gathered on Thursday evening for the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration presented by Colony Bank, an evening centered on unity, shared progress, and investing in the next generation of leaders.…
UPDATE: Lee County Sheriff’s Office locates missing man
LEESBURG, Ga. - UPDATE: 2:33 PM The Lee County Sheriff's Office Major Daphne Lindsey Special Victim Unit Internet Crimes Against Children said "He has been located and safe thank you." The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s…
Prep for Winter Storm Fern at Academy Sports + Outdoors
ALBANY, Ga. - With Winter Storm Fern expected to bring widespread ice, snow, and potentially hazardous conditions later this week, Academy Sports + Outdoors is ready to help with preparation. Stores are stocked with the most‑needed winter weather essentials, including:…
Albany State to introduce David Bowser as new head football coach
ALBANY, Ga. – Albany State University and the Department of Athletics will officially welcome a new era of Golden Rams football with an introductory press conference for head football coach David Bowser on Wednesday, January…
Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers win 2026 International Blues Challenge
TIFTON, Ga. - Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers, the powerhouse Southern-fried blues rock band from deep in the South Georgia pines, have just been named the winners of the 2026 International Blues Challenge (IBC), the world's premier blues competition hosted by…
Crisp County High School Band Program member to represent in Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) All-State Honor Band
CORDELE, GA — The Crisp County High School Band Program is incredibly proud to celebrate the extraordinary achievement of Ja’Kiyah, a 10th grade Contrabass Clarinet student who has earned a coveted spot in the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA)…
Albany Museum of Art awarded National Endowment for the Arts Celebrating America250 Grant for new downtown Albany mural
ALBANY, Ga. ─ [For Release January 21, 2026 – Albany, GA] ─ The Albany Museum of Art is pleased to announce it is the recipient of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for Celebrating America250: Arts Projects…
Albany Museum of Art to host opening reception for three winter exhibitions
Albany native Wadsworth Jarrell’s painting Big Bad Jack is one of the artworks Albany Museum of Art visitors can see this winter and spring. Three exhibitions will open with a reception on Thursday evening, Jan 22,…
Georgia's EMCs stand ready ahead of forecasted winter storm
(TUCKER, GA, January 21, 2026, 9:00 AM) — As winter weather is forecasted to impact Georgia this weekend, Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) across the state are taking measures to prepare for potential power outages. EMC members should take time now…
Gun recovered by police, man charged in social media threat investigation
ALBANY, Ga. — The Dougherty County Police Department has recovered a handgun in connection with a previously reported social media threat incident. Jermaskie Williams, 32, has been taken into custody and…
Autopsy reveals cause of death of Albany woman determined to be hypothermia
ALBANY, Ga. - On January 19, 2026, officers responded to 2004 Stratford Drive (Tallulah Massey Library) around 10:36 a.m. in reference to a deceased woman. She was identified as Dawn Love, a 71-year-old white female. An autopsy was conducted on…
Entrepreneur’s Night brings networking and resources to Albany this month
ALBANY, Ga. - Local entrepreneurs, business owners, and aspiring startups are invited to connect, collaborate, and grow at Entrepreneur's Night, happening Tuesday, January 27, from 5 to 7 p.m.…
Dance Theatre South presents original ballet production Jasmine and Aladdin: Jafara’s Revenge at Flint River Auditorium in Camilla this weekend
CAMILLA, Ga. - A world of magic, mystery, and adventure is coming to Camilla this weekend as Dance Theatre South presents its original ballet production, Jasmine…
Dougherty County CASA to host Awareness Day inviting community to wearing red in support of children in Foster Care
ALBANY, Ga. - Community members are invited to wear red and show their support for children in foster care this week as Dougherty County CASA hosts a special CASA Awareness Day event. CASA, which…
Southwell welcomed 25 new physicians to medical staff in 2025
Tifton, Ga. (1/20/26) - Southwell announced the addition of several new physicians to its medical staff in 2025, expanding access to specialty and primary care services across the region. The new providers represent more than a dozen medical specialties and support…
Gillionville Rd. and Pine Ave. intersection to close Wednesday
ALBANY, Ga. - On Wednesday, January 21, at 8 a.m., the intersection at Gillionville Road and Pine Avenue will be closed while Norfolk Southern completes maintenance. The closure is expected to last a business day or until the work is…
Belle of the Ball: Tiftarea YMCA’s Father-Daughter Dance returns February 13
TIFTON, Ga. - The new year is already flying by, and before we know it, February will be here. That means it’s almost time for one of…
Fitzgerald January Open brings competitive chess tournament to downtown this weekend
FITZGERALD, Ga. - Chess players from across the region will gather in Fitzgerald this weekend for the Fitzgerald January Open, a fast-paced chess tournament happening Saturday, January 24, at The…
SpeedFest 2026 roars in to Cordele Motor Speedway for two-day racing weekend
CORDELE, Ga. - Race fans, get ready for a high-octane weekend as SpeedFest 2026 takes over Cordele Motor Speedway on Friday and Saturday, January 23 and 24. One of the Southeast’s…
Death investigation underway after body found behind Albany library
ALBANY, Ga. - On January 19, 2026 officers responded to the 2000 block of Stratford Drive, behind Tallulah Massey Library, located at 2004 Stratford Drive around 10:36 A.M. in reference to a deceased woman. An autopsy will be conducted to…
GBI names victims in Pelham double homicide
PELHAM, Ga. - On Sunday, January 18, 2026, about 1:45 pm, the GBI was requested by Pelham Police to conduct an investigation regarding two males who had been shot and were found deceased. Agents and a crime scene specialist responded…
Stay in the Loop: Visit Albany launches new Text Club to keep community connected
ALBANY, Ga. - Visit Albany has introduced a new way for residents and visitors to stay in the loop about what’s happening around town. The organization recently launched the Visit Albany…
South Georgia communities celebrate MLK Day with Impact Days of Service
ALBANY, Ga. - This Monday, residents across South Georgia are invited to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by giving back to their communities. The Albany…
Pet of the Week: "Morris"
TIFTON, Ga. - It's time to meet our Pet of the Week! Say hello to "Morris!" For days, this sweet boy waited on a front porch, hoping for a safe place and a friendly…
Winter Storm Update: January 18, 2026
Second consecutive year for measurable snowfall in SWGA on this Sunday morning! Snow is quickly tapering off near the Hwy 319 and I-75 corridors and any snow that…
