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New Market and Cafe Opens In Dougherty Co., Delivering Fresh Produce, Coffee, and More

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Construction begins on a new hotel next to the Albany Mall in 2026.

Construction Begins On New Hotel At Albany Mall

Crews are laying the foundation for a new hotel that's part of a large scale project next to the mall in Albany. The project aims to revitalize the entire area. Learn more.
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Georgia
Volunteers at Shepherd's Pantry load boxes of food into vehicles in Ashburn, Ga. Credit: Peter Biello / GPB News

A South Georgia food bank resumes its weekly schedule as demand rises

Shepherd's Pantry in Ashburn dropped to every other week for a few months, but has now resumed weekly drive-thru food pick-ups.
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Fourth-generation peanut farmer Kenny Ray Davis Jr. and members of his family stand on their Ben Hill County farm on Monday, May 4, 2026. Credit: Grant Blankenship/GPB News

A brief break in Georgia’s drought grants a window for peanut farmers to push into the field

Recent rains eased Georgia's drought just enough to push the state's peanut farmers into action, weeks later than normal.
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Leesburg
32 Crossing Subdivision in Leesburg, GA

Construction Begins On New 32 Crossing Leesburg Subdivision

A new subdivision is under construction along a large tract of land in Leesburg. Learn more about this unique homebuilding project.
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A monster truck prepares to crush cars at the Monster X Tour show at the Albany Civic Center in Albany, GA.

Monster Trucks Invade Albany Civic Center In Double Stunt Show

Monster trucks roared back into the Albany Civic Center for an electric family-friendly performance that kicks off the 2026 season of events from the Flint River Entertainment Complex.
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Georgia State’s telescope array spotted exploding stars with higher resolution than ever — twice

A team of astronomers were able to capture images of two stellar explosions in 2021 and published the research this month.
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New stamp honoring Jimmy Carter unveiled on the late former president’s 101st birthday

Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored with a new forever postage stamp that coincides with the release of a documentary.
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New Stoplight Proposed in Oakland Area of Lee County

The sizable development is located near the intersection of US Hwy 82 and Oakland Crossing Drive.
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Major Demolition Underway For Proposed Leesburg Apartment Complex

A major construction project under consideration by Leesburg officials includes a new apartment complex and mixed-use business center.
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Asking ChatGPT About Opening a Dave & Buster’s in South Georgia – The Reply I Didn’t Expect

What are the chances of a Dave & Buster's opening in South Georgia? I asked ChatGPT and got a lot more than I bargained for.
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Deadly deer disease case confirmed in South Georgia by state DNR

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources confirmed Thursday that a hunter-harvested deer has tested positive for the state’s first identified case of the deadly Chronic Wasting Disease.
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