January 2017 Features

  • President Dunning Delivers State of the University Address

    January 31, 2017

    In his 2017 State of the University address, Albany State University President Art N. Dunning encouraged the university community to commit to student success and superb customer service.

  • Sheriff Kevin Sproul on the Recent Storm Response

    January 30, 2017

    Rarely has a community been tested as we have been. We could have made that statement after Storm One. Now, after Storm Two, it is especially true. We have been hit so hard that it has shocked the conscience of a nation. Our plight has inspired the outpouring of compassion from around the state and beyond. It has also brought to light a simple fact; that we are selfless and strong in the face of adversity.

  • Leadership Georgia Announces 2017 Class & Programs

    January 19, 2017

    The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees recently announced the 2017 Class of Leadership Georgia. Sixty-three participants were selected from a pool of several hundred candidates. With a principal focus on “Georgia A State of Mind,” the 2017 Class of Leadership Georgia will travel to Brasstown Valley, Jesup, Jekyll Island, Perry and Brasselton.

  • Southwest Georgia Toys for Tots: Community Helps Campaign Exceed Goal

    January 18, 2017

    The Southwest Georgia Toys for Tots Program wrapped up its 2016 drive with a record number of toys donated. The annual campaign began Sept. 30, 2016 aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and ended with the last bag filled with games, dolls and puzzles distributed, Dec. 24, 2016. In total almost 50,000 toys were collected.

  • SunTrust Rolls Out New Technology to Help Companies Defend Against Fraud

    January 12, 2017

    When SunTrust Bank in Albany approached their clients at Georgia Federal-State Inspection Service (GA FSIS) to update their current payroll system, the idea was not exactly met with applause from the accounting department or the employees. While it’s true that implementing new programs can be difficult, the reality is the world is changing and securing your payroll is important in this electronic age.

  • Georgia Chamber Eggs and Issues: Government Leaders Optimistically Address Initiatives, State’s Future

    January 11, 2017

    Georgia’s top elected officials addressed their priorities and proposals to nearly 2,000 attendees at the Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast,” on Tuesday. The meeting coincided with the 2017 state legislative session opening this week.

  • Dr. Mosely to Retire at the End of the School Year

    January 10, 2017

    Dr. David C. Mosely, superintendent for the Dougherty County School System, told the Dougherty County Board of Education that he will resign his position at the end of the 2016-2017 school year for health and family reasons. Following a career that spanned nearly 50 years, Dr. Mosely came out of retirement in 2014 to take on the job of superintendent and turn the Dougherty County School System around.

  • Albany Storm Relief Update for Residents and Businesses

    January 05, 2017

    The city of Albany and Dougherty County continue their ongoing collaborative disaster management effort to facilitate the recovery of individuals, families, businesses and the environment. City and County crews, along with resources from neighboring communities, are working diligently to provide relief and restore power. Here are updates on those efforts, as provided by the city of Albany.