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Douglas Daddy-Daughter Date Night: Sock Hop Edition returns to Chick-fil-A
DOUGLAS, Ga. - Dads and daughters are invited to step back in time and make lasting memories at Daddy-Daughter Date Night: Sock Hop Edition, returning to Douglas on Monday,…
Downtown Americus Main Street hosts First Friday Chili Crawl
AMERICUS, Ga. - Spice up your Friday night in Americus with the First Friday Chili Crawl on February 6th from 5 to 7 p.m. This free, family-friendly event invites the community…
6th Annual Bainbridge Jazz & Blues Festival returns downtown this weekend
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. - Mark your calendars! Downtown Bainbridge is set to come alive on Saturday, February 7th, for the 6th Annual Bainbridge Jazz & Blues Festival. The festival runs…
APD provides update on burned body discovered in the 2800 block of Rosebrier Avenue
(Albany, GA) The Albany Police Department (APD) is providing an update regarding the investigation into the discovery of an unidentified deceased person found in a wooded area in the 2800 block of Rosebrier Avenue in November 2025. Since the initial…
Tift Regional earns accreditation for OB/GYN residency program
Tifton, Ga. (2/4/26) - The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has awarded accreditation to Tift Regional Health System’s residency training program for obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) physicians. A part of Tift Regional Health System’s Graduate Medical Education, the OB/GYN Residency…
Vienna woman pleads guilty to concealing death of child
CORDELE, Ga. - On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Keara Cotton pleaded guilty to Murder in the Second Degree and Concealing a Death. Cotton, a 31-year-old from Vienna, was sentenced to serve 25 years in the Georgia Department of Corrections. The…
Stolen firearm, illegal drugs recovered during Crisp Co. traffic stop
CORDELE, Ga. - On February 1, 2026, a Crisp County deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Honda Accord for a seatbelt violation. During the stop, it was discovered that the registration had expired. While the deputy spoke with…
Youth lead the way at Open Farm Day focused on gardening, food access, and entrepreneurship
Albany, GA — Happening this Saturday, February 7th, the Fresh Roots Rising Youth Program invites the community to a free, hands-on Open Farm Day at the 5th Avenue Community Garden from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Activities will showcase how gardening, small-space growing, entrepreneurship, and resilient…
SGTC hosting Homecoming, Alumni, Sophomore Day Celebration
AMERICUS, Ga. - South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) is celebrating over 75 years of success as an educational institution. In honor of this proud past and promising future, the college will be hosting a Homecoming/Alumni/Sophomore Day Celebration on Saturday,…
Wild Adventures to hire over 500 new hosts for 30th Anniversary
VALDOSTA, Ga. – Wild Adventures Theme Park will open for its 2026 Season on Mar. 14, and the park is hosting hiring events…
Celebrate Your Valentine with Yoga and Painting Classes at the Albany Museum of Art
ALBANY, Ga. - [For Release February 2, 2026 – Albany, GA] ─ If you are looking for a new or different way to celebrate your Valentine, skip the conventional candy and flowers for yoga and painting at the Albany Museum of…
The Albany Museum of Art hosts Doll & Me Tea Party on Saturday, February 28
ALBANY, Ga. - [For Release January 23, 2026 – Albany, GA] ─ Having tea with a best friend while making new friends will be at the heart of the social event of the season for kids on Saturday, Feb 28, at…
Douglas student one of just twenty nationwide selected for prestigious civics fellowship
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES — A Coffee High School student will participate in a highly competitive civic education and leadership development program after earning a 2026 Bill of Rights Institute Student Fellowship. Dominic Mimbang, a resident of Douglas, GA, was…
Past, Present, & Purpose: Black History Month Legacy Conversation, Book Signing & Art Exhibit
ALBANY, Ga. (January 2026) - Reena Evers-Everette, daughter of the late Medgar Evers, a nationally recognized civil rights leader assassinated for his work, will speak in Albany this February as part of Visit Albany’s Black History Month programming. Evers-Everette…
Rack & Raise Mahjong Fundraiser Tournament at the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts in Valdosta
VALDOSTA, Ga. - Valdosta's Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts is mixing strategy with support for the arts with its Rack…
Georgia BBQ Competition & Festival returns to Carroll's Sausage & Country Store in Ashburn
ASHBURN, Ga. - Get ready for a weekend packed with smoky flavors, live music, and family fun as Ashburn hosts the Georgia BBQ Competition and…
Hunt Dinner and Silent Auction caps off Art of the Hunt Week at The Arts Center of Moultrie
MOULTRIE, Ga. - A night of great food, live music, and fundraising is headed to Moultrie as The Arts Center hosts its annual Hunt Dinner and Silent…
“A Sweet Taste of Tifton” 12th annual chocolate tasting event returns to support adult literacy
TIFTON, Ga. - A delicious night out for a meaningful cause is coming to Tifton next week. The Literacy Volunteers of Tifton-Tift County are hosting their 12th annual…
Workshop helps teachers boost student confidence for Georgia Milestones
ALBANY, Ga. - Local educators have a chance to sharpen their teaching strategies this Saturday, February 7, with a special workshop designed to help students succeed on the Georgia…
Get moving with Boots & Brews Line Dancing at Bandwagon Brewing Company
MOULTRIE, Ga. - Looking for a fun way to get moving and meet new faces? Boots & Brews Line Dancing is taking over Bandwagon Brewing Company this Wednesday, February 4, from…
GBI arrests 4 teens in Coffee County shooting investigation
Coffee County, GA (February 2, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged the following people in connection to the shooting of Brandon Camacho, age 20, of Coffee County, GA: Clareisha Belmer, age 17, of Fitzgerald, GA, charged with Aggravated Assault,…
GBI investigates death in Mitchell County
Mitchell County, GA (February 2, 2025) - At the request of the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating the death of Keundre Stalling, age 24, of Baconton, GA. On Sunday, February 1, 2026, Stalling was found dead inside his…
Phoebe Sumter to host annual Heart Walk & Run on Saturday, February 21
Americus, GA -- Get moving for a healthier heart! Join us for the Phoebe Sumter Heart Walk & Run on Saturday, February 21. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m., and the walk/run kicks off at 10 a.m. at the Mattie…
Conger LP Gas to celebrate new Douglas location with two-day grand opening event
DOUGLAS, Ga. - Conger LP Gas is welcoming the community to celebrate the grand opening of its new Douglas location with a two-day event filled with special deals, giveaways, and free food. The Douglas Grand Opening will take place Wednesday…
Moultrie-Colquitt County Parks and Recreation Authority Power Wheels Derby races into Moultrie
MOULTRIE, Ga. - Get ready for big smiles, little racers, and a morning full of fun! The Power Wheels Derby rolls into Moultrie this Saturday, February 7, from 9 a.m. to 11…
