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News from July 2022

Reception for New ABAC President on August 4 in Tift Hall

By Press release submission | Jul 19, 2022

A reception for Dr. Tracy Brundage, the incoming president of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, will take place on Aug. 4 from 4-6 p.m. in Tift Hall. The reception is open to the campus and the community.

Newton County’s proposed 2022 millage rate is 9.454

By Press release submission | Jul 18, 2022

Newton County’s proposed 2022 millage rate is 9.454

We're Hiring! Grant Coordinator/Compliance Officer

By Press release submission | Jul 18, 2022

We're Hiring! Grant Coordinator/Compliance Officer

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Albany Standard area weekly mass times

By Albany Standard | Jul 16, 2022

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

Dougherty County Public Library Launches New “Virtual Author Talks” Program

By Press release submission | Jul 15, 2022

Today, Dougherty County Public Library announced the launch of a new program offering.

Tift Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the re-opening of its 20th Street Lobby

By Press release submission | Jul 15, 2022

Tift Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the re-opening of its 20th Street Lobby after six months of extensive renovations. Designed with patient flow and comfort in mind, the new 20th Street Lobby is now open to serve you!

Volunteer Spotlight

By Press release submission | Jul 14, 2022

Volunteer Spotlight

Georgia College Completion Grant

By Press release submission | Jul 14, 2022

Albany Technical College announces a new opportunity for students called the Georgia College Completion Grant Program.

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Shawn Burnette Named Coordinator of Student Activities at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2022

Shawn Burnette has been selected as the Coordinator of Student Activities at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. He began his duties on July 1.

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NEW: Dual Achievement Program

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2022

Through a special initiative with the Technical College System of Georgia, Albany Technical College (ATC) announces a new opportunity for individuals who leave high school without a credential.

Three Dougherty County Employees Recognized in Albany Herald’s 2022 Woman of the Year Awards Recognition

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2022

During a recognition ceremony held at Pretoria Fields Brewery in downtown Albany on June 26, 2022, three Dougherty County employees were among several women to receive “Woman of the Year” awards by the Albany Herald.

BOC to host SPLOST meeting Tuesday

By Press release submission | Jul 12, 2022

The Board of Commissioners will host a Special Called Meeting Tuesday, July 12 at 6 p.m. in the Newton County Historic Courthouse.

U.S. Department of Education Awards ABAC $3.5 Million for Upward Bound Grants

By Press release submission | Jul 12, 2022

Thanks to $3.5 million worth of support from the United States Department of Education, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will help more students graduate from high school and enroll in college in years to come.

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Campaign spending: Top Q2 political donation recipients in Georgia

By Albany Standard | Jul 11, 2022

These Georgia political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from April 1 to June 30, according to the Federal Election Commission.

Purchase your 2022-23 Hang Tags now

By Press release submission | Jul 11, 2022

Newton County Solid Waste Collection Convenience Center Hang Tags for fiscal year 2022-23 may be purchased through their expiration, June 30, 2023, at the Newton County Historic Courthouse, 1124 Clark Street, Covington, GA 30014.

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Albany Standard area weekly mass times

By Albany Standard | Jul 9, 2022

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

Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit (ADDU) Multiple Search Warrants Lead to Multiple Drug Arrests

By Press release submission | Jul 8, 2022

According to Major Ryan Ward, on July 5, 2022, members of the Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit (ADDU) executed search warrants at three different locations, which included 911 North Slappey Boulevard (D&K Auto Sales, D&K Tax Services and D&K Used Tires), and two in the 1600 block of Edgerly Avenue.

South GeorgiaLEADS Opens Recruitment for Sixth Year

By Press release submission | Jul 8, 2022

South GeorgiaLEADS opens recruitment for the 2022-2023 cohort of its 21-county leadership development initiative.

Blood Drive on July 15

By Press release submission | Jul 8, 2022

Help save lives by donating blood at the upcoming blood drive at Tift Regional Medical Center!

Rebuild Southwest Georgia Grant

By Press release submission | Jul 7, 2022

Rebuild Southwest Georgia Grant