Phoebe Opens Phase 2 of New Emergency & Trauma Center

Albany, Ga. – With construction complete on phase 2 of Phoebe’s Trauma & Critical Care Tower project, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) has opened the second half of its Emergency & Trauma Center.  The hospital cared for the first patients in the new section of the center Wednesday morning. “We’ve been looking forward to this day […]

Albany Technical College to Host Engineering Week for K–12 Students Hands-On STEM Experiences Scheduled for February 24–26, 2026

Albany, GA — Albany Technical College (ATC) announces Engineering Week 2026, a three-day celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), taking place February 24-26, 2026, on the ATC campus. The event will welcome K-12 students from across the region for engaging, hands-on STEM activities designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and interest in future engineering and technical […]

Consumer Advocacy Group Ranks Phoebe Hospitals Among Georgia’s Best

Albany, Ga. – Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) and Phoebe Sumter Medical Center (PSMC) are two of just six Georgia hospitals to earn the highest five-star rating in a new independent hospital scorecard.  Phoebe Worth Medical (PWMC) also received a high rating of four stars from Georgia Watch, a statewide consumer advocacy organization.  Georgia Watch’s first […]

Albany State University Appoints Dr. Jarrod Benjamin as Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Albany State University (ASU) has appointed Dr. Jarrod Benjamin as Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, effective Monday, March 2, 2026. Dr. Benjamin will lead a comprehensive division that integrates Student Affairs and Enrollment Management to strengthen student access, engagement, persistence, and degree completion. Reporting directly to President, Robert Scott, Ph.D., he will […]

Albany Technical College announces the upcoming TEAAMS Monthly Empowerment Session on February 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Logistics Education Center.

The featured speaker for this session will be Frank Wilson. As part of the college’s Teaching, Empowering, African American Males to Succeed (TEAAMS) initiative, the program aims to equip African American males with essential skills to help them persist and succeed despite internal and external challenges. “We are honored to have Mr. Wilson and Ms. […]

PPMH MICU Receives 2025 Beacon Award for Excellence

The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) received the 2025 Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). This national recognition honors hospital units that demonstrate exceptional patient care, a supportive work environment, and a sustained commitment to professional development and evidence‑based practice. “Achieving Beacon status […]

Albany State University Appoints Dr. Erin Gilliam as Vice Provost for Student Academic Progression

Albany State University has appointed Dr. Erin Wiggins Gilliam as Vice Provost for Student Academic Progression, effective March 2, 2026. Reporting to Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Annice Yarber-Allen, the Vice Provost for Student Academic Progression provides comprehensive leadership for initiatives that support student achievement and academic innovation. The role guides strategic […]