Albany Technical College President Anthony Parker encouraged Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission board members Wednesday morning to support efforts to bring a career academy to the community.

Parker, who also is a member of the EDC board, told board members at the commission’s monthly meeting that they could help by reaching out to Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and by attending a reception in Cagle’s honor on April 30 before Albany Tech’s graduation.

“In an economy like ours, we can talk about the disadvantages in Southwest Georgia, or we can do something about it,” Parker said. “This need in our community is too strong to ignore.

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