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Dougherty County Rotary Club invites members of the public to Discover Rotary Meet and Greet event
ALBANY, Ga. - Looking to meet new people, expand your professional network, and make a difference in your community? The Dougherty County Rotary Club is inviting…
Moultrie–Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce to host first Business After Hours networking event of the year
MOULTRIE, Ga. - The Moultrie–Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce is kicking off the new year with its first Business After Hours networking event of 2026, inviting local…
Exchange Club of Lee County to host Burgers & Bingo Winter Event to benefit local community, youth, and child abuse prevention projects
LEESBURG, Ga. - Looking for a fun night out that also supports a great cause? The Exchange Club of Lee County is inviting families and community…
Georgia Power restores power to nearly all customers impacted by Winter Storm Fern
ATLANTA – Jan. 26, 2026 – Georgia Power has safely restored power to nearly all customers impacted by Winter Storm Fern. The multiday storm brought high winds, freezing rain, snow, and icy conditions to communities across Georgia, leading to a statewide…
Crisp County to activate warming shelter
Location: Crisp County Recreation Department, 1205 5 St. N, Cordele, Ga Purpose: To provide a safe, temporary overnight warm location for individuals and families during periods of extreme cold or hazardous winter…
Warming shelter Mon. & Tues. this week in Tifton
TIFTON, Ga. - Tiftarea community, please help us spread the word of a Nighttime Warming Station opening this upcoming Monday and Tuesday for those who may be in need. Monday & Tuesday nights,…
Innovate Hub to host free AI workshop for small business owners and entrepreneurs
ALBANY, Ga. - Small business owners and entrepreneurs curious about artificial intelligence will have a chance to learn the basics this weekend at a free, hands-on workshop hosted by Innovate Hub.…
Southview Mortuary presents Lunch & Learn Informational Session at Leroy Rogers Senior Center in Tifton
TIFTON, Ga. - If you have been thinking about planning ahead and learning more about your end-of-life options, Southview Mortuary is inviting the community to a special Lunch…
Pet of the Week: "Kiwi"
CORDELE, Ga. - It's time to meet our Pet of the Week! Say hello to "Kiwi!" "Kiwi" is a one-year-old lab and pointer mix who is as bright and fun as her name. She…
Georgia’s EMCs report 22,000 outages following Winter Storm Fern
(TUCKER, GA, January 25, 2026, 2:30 PM) —Georgia’s Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) are reporting approximately 22,000 outages following Winter Storm Fern, with most outages concentrated in the northeast region of Georgia. EMCs advise that outages may increase with continued precipitation.…
Georgia Power: Work continues to address damage from severe weather Sunday
ATLANTA – Jan. 25, 2026 – Georgians continue to experience the effects of Winter Storm Fern with continued rain, icy conditions, high winds and potential tornadoes in parts of the state today. Since the beginning of the storm, Georgia Power has…
Georgia’s EMCs prioritize readiness ahead of Winter Storm Fern
(TUCKER, GA, January 24, 2026, 6:00 AM) — As Winter Storm Fern moves into Georgia, Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) continue final preparations and stand ready to respond to potential power outages.EMC employees and contract crews have been taking proactive measures…
Sumter County Emergency Management officials urge residents to prepare for colder weather
AMERICUS, Ga. – Sumter County Emergency Management officials urge residents to prepare for colder weather beginning Monday night, with temperatures expected to drop to a low of 19 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, Americus and Sumter County are…
City of Albany to activate Operation Safe Place, open Albany Transit Center as warming center ahead of freezing temperatures
Albany, GA – On Sunday, January 25, 2026, the City of Albany will activate Operation Safe Place to provide people with a warm place to stay overnight through Wednesday, February 4th. According to the current forecast, freezing temperatures are expected…
Georgia Power teams make final preparations for Winter Storm Fern
ATLANTA – Jan. 23, 2026 – Georgia Power teams are making final preparations to respond to damage and power outages caused by Winter Storm Fern, which is bringing the potential for significant snow and ice this weekend followed by winds and…
Georgia DOT activates winter weather response plans, urges motorists to stay off roads as winter weather expected this weekend
ATLANTA – Following Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s issuance of a state of emergency in advance of winter weather expected to impact much of the state in the coming days, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is actively preparing and positioning…
Albany Area Chamber of Commerce hosts event to celebrate AT&T Fiber availability for more than 2 million customer locations
ALBANY, Ga. - The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce was proud to host AT&T at our office today for a ribbon cutting celebrating a major milestone — the expansion of AT&T Fiber to more than two million residential and…
Valdosta armed repeat offender faces a max of life in prison for illegally possessing a firearm after firing shots in store
ALBANY, Ga. – A Southwest Georgia man with a lengthy criminal history who was arrested after firing a round between customers standing inside a Valdosta, Georgia, convenience store is facing up to life in prison for illegally possessing a firearm.…
Black Tie & Boots Gala to benefit the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation
Tifton, GA – [1-23-26] – The 21st annual Hearts & Diamonds Gala benefiting the Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation will be held on Saturday, March 14, 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. …
Phoebe surgeon celebrates 1000th robotic surgery
Albany, Ga. – Phoebe General Surgeon Jason Langer, DO, completed his 1000th surgery using the da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical system on Thursday. Dr. Langer’s da Vinci volume places him among the top 10% of surgeons in the United States and confirms his…
Valdosta Police: 3-hour incident with an armed, barricaded subject with active arrest warrants, ends peacefully
VALDOSTA, Ga. - On January 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Valdosta Police Officers were speaking with a victim who reported that he was in Hudson Dockett when a person grabbed his rifle from his vehicle. He stated that the subject…
Girl missing from Dawson, believed to have tried to get a ride to Atlanta
DAWSON, Ga. - A 17-year-old girl was reported to be missing on Thursday, January 22, 2026 by the Dawson Police Department (DPD). Police say she is believed to have attempted to get…
GBI arrests Ellaville city manager on theft by taking charges
ELLAVILLE, Ga. – (January 21, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged Donna Lynn McChargue, age 50, of Ellaville, GA, with 29 counts of Theft by Taking. In October of 2025, the…
Leesburg man sentenced to 25 years for meth distribution
ALBANY, Ga. – A Lee County man, a major methamphetamine distributor connected to two federal drug investigations in Southwest Georgia and a Georgia prison, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison. Luis Jose Vanga, 49, of Leesburg, Georgia, was…
Leroy Rogers Senior Center in Tifton to host AARP Smart Driver Refresher Course on January 30
TIFTON, Ga. - If you are looking to refresh your driving skills and possibly save on your car insurance, the City of Tifton has an opportunity coming…
