Star Business of the Week: Angelini Pharma

The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes Angelini Pharma as this week’s Star Business of the Week. Based right here in Albany, Angelini Pharma is the global leader in producing Thermacare products, making around 50 million units annually, with 50% of those products sold in European markets. While multiple competitors exist, Thermacare is the […]

‘A Ray of Sunshine’: PPMH Labor & Delivery Nurse Recognized with DAISY Award for Unforgettable Support

Albany, GA – Kyra Laney, a dedicated labor and delivery nurse at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital has been recognized with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an international honor that celebrates the compassionate care nurses provide patients and their families every day. The heartfelt nomination came from a grateful family who faced an unexpected and […]

Phoebe Enhances Cardiac Care with Renovated Catheterization Lab And National Recognition from the American Heart Association

  Albany, GA – Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) continues to advance its delivery of lifesaving cardiovascular care in southwest Georgia with the completion of a major renovation of its Cardiac Catheterization Lab. The upgrades coincide with three national awards from the American Heart Association, recognizing Phoebe’s commitment to exceptional care for heart attack and stroke […]

Star Business of the Week: Westwood Apartments

The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes Westwood Apartments as this week’s Star Business of the Week. A staple of the Albany community since the 1970s, Westwood Apartments offers a variety of one, two, and three-bedroom units with modern amenities designed for comfortable living. Conveniently located at 2010 West Broad Avenue, residents enjoy access […]

Albany Area Chamber Hosts 2025 Military Affairs Rise N Shine at Albany State University

Albany, GA — The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2025 Military Affairs Rise N Shine on Thursday at Albany State University’s West Campus, bringing together civic leaders, military leadership and personnel, and members of the community to highlight the longstanding partnership between the Albany area and Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. This year’s […]

Albany Technical College Police Department Recognized in Historic Celebration of Campus Safety Excellence

Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College’s Police Department was honored today during a special statewide Awards Luncheon recognizing a groundbreaking achievement: all 21 college police departments within the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) have officially earned State Certification—a historic first for any college system in the nation. Held on July 22, 2025, the luncheon celebrated […]

Phoebe Sumter and Phoebe Worth Earn Recognition for Stroke Care

Americus, GA – Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus and Phoebe Worth Medical Center in Sylvester have both earned the 2025 Get With The Guidelines® – Rural Stroke SILVER Achievement Award from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. This marks the first time Phoebe Sumter earned the stroke care recognition and the first time Phoebe Worth reached […]