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GBI arrests Omega man in death investigation

OMEGA, Ga. - (November 24, 2025) - The GBI has arrested and charged Justin Contreras, age 19, of Omega, GA, with Malice Murder, Felony Murder, 2 counts of Aggravated Assault 2, and 2 counts of Possession of a Firearm during a…

City of Albany Proposed Property Tax Decrease

ALBANY, Ga. - On Tuesday, December 2, at 8:30 a.m., in Room 100 of the Government Center, 222 Pine Avenue, the City of Albany Board of Commissioners will vote on a millage rate rollback. Due to the Commission considering a…

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Rutland Farms in Tifton

TIFTON, Ga. - Rutland Farms has posted this week's schedule for its Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at the Christmas Tree Farm. They also say they have pre-cut Fraser Firs also available. "We've had many calls and messages regarding…

GDOT: Resurfacing, bridge replacement projects awarded for SWGA

TIFTON – The largest single resurfacing construction contract awarded in October will resurface about 17 miles of Interstate 75 from the Florida state line to north of US 84/State Route 38 in Lowndes County. It is an approximately $31 million contract and the work…

West Broad Avenue Sidewalk Closed for Construction

ALBANY, Ga. – Construction is underway at the Davis Exchange building located at 102 N. Washington Street. To assist with the work, Sheridan Construction will be installing an external trash chute and dumpster on the eastern corner of the…

Portion of Partridge Drive to Close for Construction

ALBANY, Ga. – Beginning Monday, November 24, 2025, at 8 a.m., the 2600 block of Partridge Drive between N. Westover Boulevard and Kingswood Drive will be closed to install a water pipe. Detour signs will be posted to guide drivers.…

Pet of the Week: "Pepper"

ALBANY, Ga. - It's time to meet our Pet of the Week! Say hello to "Pepper!" This sweet senior lab mix is seven and a half years old. She's got a heart as big…