February 2026 Features

• Albany Museum of Art Names LRA Constructors as General Contractor for Its Downtown Relocation Project

  February 03, 2026

  The Albany Museum of Art has named LRA Constructors, Inc., as the general contractor for the museum’s adaptive reuse construction project in downtown Albany.

• Albany Named 2026 Visionary City Award Honoree

  February 02, 2026

  The City of Albany is honored to receive the 2026 Visionary City Award from the Georgia Municipal Association and Georgia Trend. This award celebrates cities that plan thoughtfully, build strong partnerships, and work to improve life for residents.

• Governor Kemp Announces Third Round of Rural Site Development Grants

  February 02, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp announced the third round of grants from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority. With $4.3 million included in this latest allotment, the total investment committed to rural site development projects since the program’s launch in FY 2025 is now up to $21 million.

• Georgia Historical Society’s Georgia History Festival Continues with Family-Friendly Events

  February 02, 2026

  The Georgia Historical Society's Georgia History Festival continues in February with a weekend of educational events for students and families in recognition of the founding of Georgia on February 12th, 1733. Taking place on Saturday, February 7th, and Sunday, February 8th, the festivities begin with the Colonial Faire & Muster at Wormsloe State Historic Site. The weekend wraps up on February 8 with the statewide tradition of Super Museum Sunday.