Phoebe Locations Recognized as Centers of Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital and Phoebe Sumter Radiology have been named Centers of Excellence (COE) in Lung Cancer Screening by GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2) in recognition of their ongoing commitment to providing patient-centered, evidence-based lung cancer screening in southwest Georgia. “Receiving this designation reflects Phoebe’s commitment to providing the highest quality care for the […]

Phoebe Nurse Earns DAISY Award for Compassion Beyond the Bedside

              ALBANY, GA – Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital proudly honored Aaben Hilton, RN, as the hospital’s February 2026 DAISY Award recipient, recognizing the extraordinary compassion, clinical excellence, and leadership he demonstrated during some of the most critical and emotional moments in patient care. Hilton, who works in the Surgical Intensive […]

STAR Business of the Week: Sowega Financial Solutions

​​​​​​​​The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Sowega Financial Solutions as this week’s Star Business of the Week. Sowega Financial Solutions is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses build a secure financial future through personalized planning and trusted guidance. Their team offers a wide range of services designed to meet clients at […]

Phoebe Demonstrates Commitment to Pediatric Organ Donation

Albany, GA – In recognition of National Donate Life Month in April, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is highlighting its strong commitment to organ and tissue donation through outstanding participation in LifeLink® of Georgia’s Pediatric Donation Symposium. Seven Phoebe team members joined nearly 60 healthcare professionals from across the state for this important educational event recently, […]

Jones Welding & Industrial Supplies Celebrates 50 Years of Service During National Welding Month

Albany, GA — Jones Welding & Industrial Supplies, Inc., one of the largest independently owned welding and industrial distributors in Georgia, is proud to celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a community open house on Thursday, April 2, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at its Albany headquarters. The celebration comes at a meaningful time, as […]

Star Business of the Week: SA Recycling

​​​​​​​​​​The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes SA Recycling as this week’s Star Business of the Week. SA Recycling serves as a one-stop shop for all recycling needs, offering top prices for a wide range of metals including steel, aluminum, copper, tin, appliances, junk cars, cans, and more. Whether you’re an individual or a […]

Downtown Albany Welcomes Albany’s Best Running to Front Street Market 

Albany, GA – The Downtown Manager’s Office announces that Don Borowski, owner of Albany’s Best Running, will bring his specialty athletic retail business to Downtown Albany. The store will be located at 108 Pine Avenue in the Front Street Market, with an anticipated opening in Summer 2026.  Mr. Borowski, a successful entrepreneur with established locations […]

Albany Technical College Marks Oral Cancer Awareness with Campus Proclamation Presentation

ALBANY, Ga. – Albany Technical College held an Oral Cancer Awareness Proclamation Presentation on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in the LEC Auditorium, bringing together college leadership, faculty, students, and community participants for a program centered on prevention, education, and early detection. During the event, Dr. Emmett Griswold, President of Albany Technical College, presented a proclamation […]