ALBANY, Ga. – Albany State University (ASU) welcomed more than 1,200 students, faculty, staff, and community members to campus in September for WellFest 2025, the University’s premier health and wellness expo. Hosted in honor of National Suicide Prevention Day, the event highlighted the importance of holistic wellness and community support under this year’s theme: “Mission: Possible […]

Albany, GA — September 30, 2025 — After more than 40 years of proudly serving customers with the highest-quality pecans and gourmet baked goods, the Royalty Pecan Farms family will be transitioning from a pecan grower/retailer to a grower only. The Royalty family is excited to announce the hand-off of their retail trade to Sunnyland […]

ATLANTA, GA – The Phoebe Living & Learning Community has been recognized as the 2025 Excellence Award Winner in Civic Development by ULI Atlanta, a District Council of the Urban Land Institute (ULI). ULI Atlanta recently hosted an awards ceremony that celebrated the 30th anniversary of their Awards for Excellence – the organization’s signature program that […]

Albany, GA – Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) launched a new employee recognition program by honoring a beloved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Nicole Jackson is Phoebe’s first recipient of the BEE Award, a new recognition that celebrates the extraordinary contributions of non-nursing support staff members who go above and beyond to provide compassionate, patient-centered care every […]

Phoebe Pulmonology has reached a major milestone, completing its 200th ION bronchoscopy procedure at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. This advanced, minimally invasive technology allows pulmonologists to biopsy lung nodules with unmatched precision, giving patients quicker answers and faster access to life-saving care. Dr. James Palazzolo led the team that recently performed the milestone procedure that […]

Albany State University (ASU) announces that Dr. Deanna Howe,Professor of Nursing and Director of the Graduate Nurse Educator Program, will be inducted into the 19th class of fellows in the prestigious National League for Nursing (NLN) Academy of Nursing Education. Fellows are distinguished leaders who have made substantial and enduring contributions to nursing. They are […]

Albany, GA – September 2025 – The Junior League of Albany, GA, Inc. proudly joined Leagues across the nation this past weekend in celebrating Find the Good Day, a movement dedicated to fostering kindness, service, and meaningful impact in local communities. As part of the celebration, the Junior League revealed its newest legacy project: the […]

Albany Technical College (ATC) will host the second annual Wellness Fair, taking place on September 17th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kirkland Conference Center. This event is designed to provide students with comprehensive resources and information to support their overall well-being. The Wellness Fair will feature a variety of educational stations focused […]