Saturday, May 18 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-05-18 16:48:01 GMT
The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral. 16-year old Keyanna Lang died from a heart condition. Due to her illness the family couldn't keep lifeMore >>
The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-05-18 12:00:09 GMT
In its effort to hire 10,000 new employees in May, Dollar General will host a career fair at Dollar General located at 2017 N Slappey Blvd. in Albany, Ga. on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.More >>
The event is held as part of the major retailer's effort to hire 10,000 new employees in May...More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:58:09 GMT
A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer CoalitionMore >>
A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer Coalition of Southwest Georgia.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:12 GMT
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months. About 2,000 workers at the Albany base will have to take up to 11 unpaid days off in the next fiscal year that startsMore >>
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:43:28 GMT
The Rat Pack came back to Albany Friday night. Sinatra and Friends performed at Doublegate Country Club to raise money for the Albany Symphony Association. The guys who play the roles of Frank Sinatra,More >>
People danced the night away to Frank Sinatra tunes.More >>
April 18, 2007
Albany -- Thronateeska Heritage Center holds a groundbreaking ceremony today at 12:00 noon for its new Planetarium and Science Museum.
The new 11,000 square foot structure is funded with $3.8 million through the Dougherty County and City of Albany Special Purpose Local Option Sale Tax V initiative. The project is also part of Albany's downtown redevelopment plan administered by Albany Tomorrow, Inc.
Hands-on interactive exhibits will take students and adult visitors on a journey from prehistoric times to the present and beyond. Exhibit areas include geology, paleontology, water, archeology, storytelling, weather, electricity, light and sound.
The new facility will enhance the Center's ability attract new visitors and meet Georgia's educational standards.
The firm of Yielding, Wakeford & McGee is the architect for the project with Lyons/Zaremba, Inc. as exhibit designer and LRA Constructors, Inc. as the General Contractor. The project is schedule to be completed in 2008.
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