ALBANY, Ga., May 20, 2026 — Albany State University (ASU) proudly announces the relaunch of its Presidential Scholars Program, a transformative, needs-based scholarship initiative set to begin in Fall 2026. Reimagined under the leadership of President Dr. Robert O. Scott, the program reflects a renewed institutional commitment to attracting high-achieving students, advancing academic excellence, and […]
Albany Technical College has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Silver designation and has also been recognized as a 2026-2027 Military Spouse Friendly® School. The college is listed in the Small Community College category on its Military Friendly® profile. The recognition reflects Albany Technical College’s work to support veterans, active-duty service members, transitioning service members, […]
Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Completes Successful 2026 D.C. Fly-In Advocating for Community Priorities ALBANY, GA — The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce concluded its 2026 D.C. Fly-In this week following a productive series of meetings and discussions focused on advancing priorities important to Albany and Southwest Georgia. The annual trip brought together local elected officials, business leaders, educators, and […]
On Tuesday, May 19, voters in Dougherty County will have the opportunity to make an important decision that could provide meaningful property tax relief while continuing to support the services our community depends on every day. The proposed Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) is designed to ease the burden of rising property […]