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‘We are going to fight this cut’: Leaders call on the community to support Turner Job Corps
Economy · Albany

‘We are going to fight this cut’: Leaders call on the community to support Turner Job Corps

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Albany city Commissioner Jon Howard asks the community, local businesses and state leaders to support those impacted by the funding pause and the Turner Job Corps.See the Story
14 Sentenced for Dog Fighting in Georgia
Albany, Georgia · Albany

14 Sentenced for Dog Fighting in Georgia

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Fourteen defendants convicted in a large-scale federal dogfighting event in southwest Georgia have been sentenced to an average of two years in prison.See the Story
The untold story of Sally-Tom, who legally changed her gender in the 1860s
Albany, Georgia · Albany

The untold story of Sally-Tom, who legally changed her gender in the 1860s

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Sally-Tom was one of the first people in the US to have her gender recognized by a legal governing body long before sex was included in regular documentation. Sally was a formerly enslaved Black trans woman who became an incidental activist. Unlike many others at the time, she was open about her gender in public. In fact, she may be the first trans person in US history to have her gender recognized by any governmental institution. Around 1869, t…Read Article

Before Simone Biles And Serena Williams, Alice Coachman Blazed The Trail At The Olympics: This Is Her Story!

Before Simone Biles soared or Serena Williams dominated, there was Alice Coachman, the trailblazing high jumper who leapt into history in 1948 and became the first Black woman to win Olympic gold for the United States. Her name deserves to be as recognizable as any in the conversation about the greatest athletes of all time. Born on November 9, 1923, in segregated Albany, Georgia, Coachman defied both racial and gender barriers long before it wa…Serena Williams · AlbanyRead Article

Former HBCU star thriving with Harlem Globetrotters

Randy McClure always dreamed of making basketball his career—and now, he’s living that dream with flair. Known as “Crash” the former HBCU standout at Albany State University, McClure is now dazzling audiences around the globe with the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters. McClure carved his name into Albany State history with over 1000 career points. From 2016 to 2020, he earned titles such as D2 All-American and SIAC All-Conference. He was also na…Albany, Georgia · AlbanyRead Article

Paint by Shawn Denise: A Plus-Size Powerhouse

Founded in 2013 by self-taught designer Shawn Denise, Paint by Shawn Denise began in Albany, GA, and later moved to Atlanta in 2015. The brand caters to curvy and plus size fashion enthusiasts, offering handcrafted contemporary and luxury garments in sizes 8 to 34. Shawn Denise’s designs are known for their bold prints, vibrant colors, and unique silhouettes, aiming to make every customer feel confident and chic.Over the years, Shawn Denise has …Albany, Georgia · AlbanyRead Article

Albany youth center to close following Dept. of Labor announcement

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There are over a hundred federally-funded Job Corps centers nation-wide, including a center in Albany — the Turner Job Corps Center. These centers are intended to offer at-risk youth academic and employment opportunities.Albany, Georgia · AlbanyRead Article

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Facing elimination and down to last three outs was no problem for HBCU baseball team

Facing elimination in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship Tournament, Albany State came through with a scoring barrage in the late innings, keeping their run alive with a 10-6 win over Lynn University. The win marks Albany State’s first win in school history in the South Regional sector of the Division II Baseball Tournament. Trailing 6-4 entering the ninth inning, the Golden Rams scored two runs, including an RBI single by first baseman …Baseball · AlbanyRead Article

Thomas County officials investigating a series of entering auto incidents - WALB - WiredFocus

WALB is working to produce a video for this story. In the meantime, we encourage you to watch our livestream. ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – The Thomas County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) is investigating a series of entering auto incidents. According to the sheriff’s office, these incidents occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 14 in the Timber Ridge Drive area. TCSO said deputies responded to multiple reports from residents in the area who di…Albany, Georgia · AlbanyRead Article

TRACK AND FIELD: Colton Land earns podium finishes, several other Tigers show out

Five members of the Dawson County High School track and field team and two relay teams made the journey down to Albany last week for the Class 3A State Championships.Track and Field · AlbanyRead Article

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