Mary Ann Petty Honored After 53 Years As Albany, Georgia’s First Black City Employee

Mary Ann Petty's hiring in Albany, Georgia, marked a turning point in the city’s history, though she initially didn't realize ...
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City of Albany extends Operation Safe Place ahead of Winter Storm

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On Monday, January 20, 2025, the City of Albany will extend Operation Safe Place to provide people with a warm place to stay overnight and during the day while a winter storm is ...
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City of Albany to activate Operation Safe Place

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Freezing temperatures are expected tonight on Dec 19 and also tomorrow on Dec 20. Due to the freezing ...
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Albany honors First Black woman hired by the city after 53 years of service

Petty started working for the City of Albany at 19 years old. Her hiring came after the city was required to integrate its ...
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Albany City Commission approves construction of new community center

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The City of Albany Board of Commissioners approved the use of SPLOST VIII funds on Friday Dec 19, at the Government Center, to construct a new community center at the Bill ...
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City of Albany celebrates updated signage, wayfinding downtown

Albany officials are hoping new navigational aids will help locals and visitors in the city's downtown. A map of the surrounding neighborhood and list of attractions now stands nearby the Riverfront ...
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City of Albany relaxing residency requirements for employees for next three years

A new law passed unanimously by the Albany Common Council is aimed at alleviating citywide staffing shortages. 15th ward councilor Tom Hoey says Local Law L will allow the city for the next three ...