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News from July 2022

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Albany Standard area weekly mass times

By Albany Standard | Jul 30, 2022

The following parishes in the Albany Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Magazine Names ABAC on Military Friendly School List for 2022-23

By Press release submission | Jul 29, 2022

The “G.I. Jobs” magazine has recognized Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on its 2022-23 Military Friendly Schools list, making it one of the seven University System of Georgia institutions designated as Military Friendly.

Dougherty County Board of Commissioners Welcomes New County Attorney

By Press release submission | Jul 29, 2022

During yesterday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, the Dougherty County Board of Commissioners officially welcomed new County Attorney, Alex Shalishali, to the team. The new attorney succeeds long-time Dougherty County Attorney, Spencer Lee, who recently retired after nearly 45 years of service to Dougherty County.

Cobb Football Gets Underway with Annual Kickoff Banquet

By Press release submission | Jul 29, 2022

Cobb football coaches and their staffs—joined by principals, athletic directors, and other administrators—filed into Burnt Hickory Baptist Church late last week to enjoy a meal and welcome the official beginning of the 2022 season. Cobb Schools’ Director of Athletics Don Baker started the event, and after Mike Linch's invocation, lunch was served.

The Remaining Few Motorcycle Club 13th Annual Poker Run

By Press release submission | Jul 29, 2022

The Remaining Few Motorcycle Club 13th Annual Poker Run

Health Literacy For Albany Grants

By Press release submission | Jul 28, 2022

Health Literacy For Albany Grants

Welding & Joining Program Spotlight

By Press release submission | Jul 28, 2022

Welding & Joining Program Spotlight

Blood Drive on Aug 4

By Press release submission | Jul 27, 2022

Blood Drive on Aug 4

California Comes to Georgia, Jennifer Walls Making Her Mark at ABAC

By Press release submission | Jul 26, 2022

How could a California girl who played softball in Arizona and then played professionally in Italy find contentment on a hot, dusty, gnat-plagued field in deep South Georgia? Just ask the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Coach of the Year Jennifer Walls.

Publix and Cobb Schools Foundation Partner in "Tools for School" Program

By Press release submission | Jul 25, 2022

In an effort to ensure that all Cobb Schools students have what they need as the 2022-23 school year gets underway on August 1, local Publix stores will again be participating in the Tools for Back to School program. Shoppers will be given the option to donate to the program at checkout.

COVID Cases Continue to Increase; First Monkeypox Case Identified in Southwest Georgia

By Press release submission | Jul 25, 2022

COVID Cases Continue to Increase; First Monkeypox Case Identified in Southwest Georgia

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Albany Standard area weekly mass times

By Albany Standard | Jul 23, 2022

The following parishes in the Albany Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

New Living and Learning Community

By Press release submission | Jul 22, 2022

Phoebe and Albany Technical College (ATC) announced a transformative project that will breathe new life into the former Albany High School building on North Jefferson St. and dramatically expand the pipeline of new nurse graduates in the region.

Eagle Fly By is Coming!!!!

By Press release submission | Jul 22, 2022

Eagle Fly By is Thursday, July 28, 2022 (8:30 – 11:30) and it is imperative that parents have access to PARENTVUE and students have access to STUDENTVUE to view the student’s schedule.

Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit (ADDU) Respond to Burglaries String, Leading to Arrest, With Further Investigations

By Press release submission | Jul 22, 2022

According to Major Ryan Ward, on July 15, 2022, the Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit (ADDU) and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) received information regarding the recent string of Burglaries at pawn shops in Albany and Lee County.

Movie Company Makes the Magic Happen at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

By Press release submission | Jul 21, 2022

Making the magic happen is what moviemakers do.

We've Moved to a New Location

By Press release submission | Jul 20, 2022

As of July 18, Southwell Internal Medicine with Dr. Lynn Lee and Southwell Primary Care with Ken Kiser, NP-C have both moved to a new location in Valdosta.

Exhibit Highlighting Black Women Writers to Visit Dougherty County Public Library

By Press release submission | Jul 20, 2022

Through a partnership with the Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library at Emory University and the Georgia Public Library Service, She Gathers Me: Networks Among Black Women Writers, will now be available at the Dougherty County Public Library, Northwest Branch, located at 2507 Dawson Road, from July 21, 2022 through August 21, 2022.

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Participating Tift County Ace Hardware stores offering 20% off select Craftsman tools

By Albany Standard | Jul 19, 2022

As well as offering great deals, Craftsman will donate $100,000 to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Meal Price & Family Meal Application Information

By Press release submission | Jul 19, 2022

Students will now need to pay for all school meals (breakfast and lunch). Meal costs for school year 2022-2023 as well as the Family Meal Application and Menus are listed below.