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PRESS RELEASE - Arrests Made in Fulwood Park Robbery

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2023

On Saturday, January 7, 2023, around 11:20 p.m., a Tifton Police Officer was flagged down at 14th Street E and Tift Avenue by Elijah Robinson, 18 of Tifton, stating that he had been robbed at Fulwood Park.

Senior AARP Driver Safety Program

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2023

Seniors, update your driving skills and earn a discount on your automobile insurance.

Congratulations to our Business Spotlight of the Week

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2023

Congratulations to our Business Spotlight of the Week

Missing Person

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2023

Imani Thompson-Overton left home around 4 p.m. on January 6th and did not return by 9 p.m.

Registered sex offenders: 75 living in Worth County as of week ending Jan. 7

By Albany Standard | Jan 13, 2023

75 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Worth County as of the week ending Jan. 7, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Newton County Appropriation application open

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2023

Non-profit organizations seeking funding from Newton County must apply for an appropriation below or send in an application to the Newton County Finance office.

Commissioners Henderson, Mason sworn in

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2023

Newton County Probate Judge Melanie Bell swore into oath two Newton County Commissioners prior to their start of the 2023 term.

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Albany Area Chamber Foundation to Host 2023 MLK Dinner in Partnership with Albany State University and The King Day Celebration Committee

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2023

The Albany Area Chamber Foundation will host the 2023 MLK Dinner on Monday, January 16, in partnership with Albany State University and the King Day Celebration Committee.

ATC Student Life presents Blacklight Bowling

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2023

ATC Student Life presents Blacklight Bowling

New Executive Director for Institutional Advancement

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2023

Albany Technical College is pleased to announce that Michelle Williams has assumed the position of Executive Director for Institutional Advancement, effective January 1, 2023.

Registered sex offenders: 116 living in Tift County as of week ending Jan. 7

By Albany Standard | Jan 12, 2023

Tift County is home to 116 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Jan. 7, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Registered sex offenders: 47 living in Terrell County as of week ending Jan. 7

By Albany Standard | Jan 11, 2023

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 47 registered sex offenders were living in Terrell County as of the week ending Jan. 7.

Q4 2022: 113 registered sex offenders living in Tift County

By Albany Standard | Jan 10, 2023

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 113 registered sex offenders are living in Tift County as of the fourth quarter of 2022.

Registered sex offenders: 70 living in Lee County as of week ending Jan. 7

By Albany Standard | Jan 10, 2023

There were 70 registered sex offenders living in Lee County as of the week ending Jan. 7, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Q4 2022: 47 registered sex offenders living in Terrell County

By Albany Standard | Jan 9, 2023

There are 47 registered sex offenders living in Terrell County as of the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Jan. 7: 346 registered sex offenders living in Dougherty County

By Albany Standard | Jan 9, 2023

346 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Dougherty County as of the week ending Jan. 7, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Jan. 7: 23 registered sex offenders living in Baker County

By Albany Standard | Jan 8, 2023

Baker County is home to 23 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Jan. 7, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Dougherty County is home to 346 registered sex offenders as of Q4 2022

By Albany Standard | Jan 8, 2023

346 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Dougherty County as of the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Dr. Guillermo Saurina will be retiring as of February 3, 2023

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2023

Infectious disease and travel medicine specialist Dr. Guillermo Saurina will be retiring as of February 3, 2023 and his Valdosta and Tifton clinics will be closing.