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. The evening’s message was powerfully framed by remarks from Terreta Rodgers, Head of Community Affairs for Amazon […]

Invitation to Participate: Mental Health First Aid Training – January 24, 2026

 We are pleased to invite you to participate in a Mental Health First Aid Training designed for community members, partners, and anyone in the Albany Metropolitan Statistical Area who is interested in strengthening mental health awareness and response skills.  This training is a collaboration between Morehouse School of Medicine and Atlanta AHEC with dissemination from […]

AMAZON EXECUTIVE TO KEYNOTE ALBANY’S 2026 MLK DINNER

Terreta Rodgers to Share Insight on Leadership, Engagement, and Opportunity at annual Chamber event ALBANY, GA — The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Albany State University and the King Day Celebration Committee, is proud to announce Terreta Rodgers, Head of Community Affairs for Amazon’s Georgia Region, as the keynote speaker for the 2026 […]

Albany State University Reports Enrollment Growth for Fall 2025

ALBANY, Ga. – Albany State University (ASU) continues to advance its mission of academic excellence and student success, reporting steady enrollment for Fall 2025 and a 5.8% increase in graduate enrollment. ASU’s total enrollment stands at 6,820 students, reflecting stable growth and continued strength across key academic programs. Graduate-level momentum remains a defining factor, aligning with […]

Albany State University Students Earn Honors at 2025 Southeast Model African Union Conference

ALBANY, Ga. – Albany State University (ASU) students participated in the 2025 Southeast Model African Union (SEMAU) Conference, held November 19–22 at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. SEMAU is a highly regarded experiential learning simulation that brings together students from across the region to debate, negotiate, and draft resolutions on issues impacting the African continent. ASU was represented by nine student […]

Albany Technical College Honors 2026 GOAL, Rick Perkins, Adult Education, and Employee of the Year Winners

Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College recognized outstanding students, instructors, and staff during the 2026 Awards Ceremony held Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Kirkland Conference Center. The event celebrated honorees for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction, Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) Student of […]