Albany Standard

An Albany native who has dedicated her life to making Albany a better place to live is the first recipient of an award named in honor of another outstanding community servant.

Phoebe Physicians Recognized for Advancements in Cancer Care

Three Phoebe Cancer Center physicians were recently recognized for their contributions to the advancement of cancer care in Georgia. Chirag Jani, MD, Adam Jones, MD and Troy Kimsey, MD were named as “Today’s Innovators” in cancer care by the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE).

Students of the Month

Students of the Month

Tifton City Council Announces Final Candidate for City Manager

Tifton City Council Announces Final Candidate for City Manager

The Dougherty County Police Department is in search of two suspects involved in a shooting

The Dougherty County Police Department (DCPD) Investigative Division is in search of two suspects involved in a shooting that occurred in the County on the evening of February 14, 2023, where multiple shots were fired and a vehicle was hit numerous times.

Dougherty County Police Department Detective Division is in search of two suspects

The Dougherty County Police Department (DCPD) Detective Division is in search of two suspects involved in an aggravated assault case

Under the Oaks Art Fest

Under the Oaks Art Fest

Women and Money Series

Women and Money Series

Five-Time Convicted Felon Found Guilty of Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

Five-Time Convicted Felon Found Guilty of Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

Statement regarding wait times at the Tift Regional Medical Center Emergency Department

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2023

Statement regarding wait times at the Tift Regional Medical Center Emergency Department

Nineteen Coeds to Compete for Ms. ABAC Title March 2

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2023

Nineteen contestants will compete in the 53rd annual Ms. ABAC contest on March 2 at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Sponsored by the ABAC Agripreneurs, the theme of this year’s pageant is “Gee Haw Whoa Back, there she is, Ms. ABAC.” The winner will receive a $500 academic scholarship.

Introducing the new Cardiac Step Down Unit at Tift Regional Medical Center

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2023

TRMC is taking its cardiovascular service line to the next level. The hospital’s Medical East Unit and Respiratory Care Unit will merge to become our first-ever Cardiac Step Down Unit (CSDU)

Tift County Chamber Honors Former ABAC Coach Red Hill

Norman “Red” Hill, the former men’s tennis coach and athletic director at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, was honored with the Stafford Award by the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce at their annual awards banquet.

Now accepting applications for youth commissioners

The Newton County Youth Commission is a unique opportunity for high school students to gain valuable leadership skills while serving their community. But what exactly is a youth commission, and what does it do?

Albany State University Interim Nursing Chair Selected for USG Executive Leadership Institute

Albany State University’s (ASU) Interim Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing, Dr. Andrea Dozier, has been selected for the University System of Georgia (USG) Executive Leadership Institute (ELI).

Albany State University Prepares Students for Career Success at the JCPenney Suit-Up Event

Albany State University’s (ASU) Office of Career Services partnered with JCPenney as students participated in the Suit-Up event on Monday, February 13

Newly Renovated Radiologic Technology Lab

Newly Renovated Radiologic Technology Lab

TEAAMS Empowerment Session

TEAAMS Empowerment Session

Wellness Watch - Women's Heart Health