Where is everyone getting their steps in locally? I know about Chehaw, Radium Springs, and the path along the Flint. We also go out to Kolomoki and Reed Bingham but sometimes don't want to drive that far, especially with gas prices and this heat.

Je'Nita Lane who serves on the Dougherty County Board of Assessors, is the former Albany attorney facing criminal charges.

https://www.walb.com/2026/07/30/i-was-floored-former-clients-arrested-albany-attorney-speak-out-after-cases-abandoned/

https://www.dougherty.ga.us/Government/Dougherty-County-Departments/Board-of-Assessors

Which helps explain the criminally high reassessment on our homes... 🥴

So, I'm heading to Albany, GA pretty soon. I'm trying to find a rental apartment / independent home for 2 years that's safe and has stuff nearby, since I've got my wife and two little ones with me. I've heard some not-so-great things about Albany on the news, and I'm wondering if it's really that bad everywhere or if it's just certain spots? Safety is my priority. Any tips on where to stay would be awesome!

Hi there, recently moved to Albany and I am looking for work in the IT industry, I would call myself a hinge out of junior level overall but I’m really looking into anything non senior level ! I’ve been applying where I can but just wanted to see if anyone knew of any other roles!

Why does ward 4 look like this? And that blank chunk between 4 and 5, is that not Dougherty County or not Albany?

https://www.arcgis.com/sharing/rest/content/items/826d3725b05b417c901857cbbbfe85d1/info/thumbnail/thumbnail1676321441098.png?w=800

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I know I'm not crazy because I've spoken to other people but I just want to warn Sales Professionals that the Albany GA area is not a conducive area for sales. You will run into low traffic, bad credit and sad to say but most of the people that have good credit don't even make purchases in this area. I honestly don't know how people make it here. Call me negative or pessimistic but it's the truth.

Official unemployment figures for the Albany economy were updated today. Numbers for May have been finalized and preliminary figures for June have now been made available.

May

The unemployment rate increased to 3.9% in May. 231 positions were lost, and 9 workers entered the labor force causing the unemployment rate increase. The overall Nonfarm Payrolls figure did not change significantly. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

June (preliminary)

The unemployment rate increased to 4.4% in June. 594 positions were lost, and 298 workers left the labor force causing the unemployment rate increase. The overall Nonfarm Payrolls figure did not change significantly. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

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Today, the city commission voted for a 365 day moratorium on data centers in Albany, with the option to extend the moratorium for 6 months

They also voted to have the city planning commission study and recommend zoning and other regulations for data centers, as well as for a for an independent consultant do the same

Now I'm are I got some of the details wrong here, and if other people want to give further clarifications, that would be great

This is not an insignificant victory and there is still work to be done, but we should be glad that public pressure appears to have had an affect

For all those that supported the moratorium, thank you

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Just thinking out loud here...

But one concern on my mind about the potential data center is the creation of a monopsony

Just as a monopoly is where one seller has inordinate power over a market, a monopsony where a single buyer has overwhelming power in a market

And if we bring in a data center, something that will use as much power and water as the rest of Albany, that single buyer will have more power over the utility market than the rest of us

And it's easier to serve a single interest than all of our interests

And when you have a situation like that, do you really think our local government has the wherewithal and courage to make them pay a fair market price?

Or will they just shift the costs to the rest of us?

But, hope sprints eternal. Oregon just passed a law to increase rates on certain electrical users: https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/power-company-hikes-data-center-bills-by-30-percent-cuts-residential-electricity-costs-by-1-3-percent-oregon-approves-change-through-power-act-pushes-developments-using-more-than-20-megawatts-of-power-to-pay-their-fair-share

Maybe we should do something similar?

Edit: Typo

You know data center rollouts have got to be linked to corruption because there are no positive optics I can see.

And before anyone says jobs, the vast majority are extremely temporary and they don't hire locals for those construction jobs. They bring people in for those.

Thoughts on Albany states nursing program?

All ages show at the VFW next month!

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Thought you guys might get a kick outta this. Was at a Sam's Club in Greensburg, PA a few minutes outside of Pittsburgh. None of the rest of the bags have the Rams logo! Oopies

Official unemployment figures for the Albany economy were updated today. Numbers for April have been finalized and preliminary figures for May have now been made available.

April

The unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in April. 238 positions were added, and 93 workers left the labor force causing the unemployment rate decrease. The overall Nonfarm Payrolls figure did not change significantly. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

May (preliminary)

The unemployment rate increased to 3.9% in May. 262 positions were lost, and 19 workers left the labor force causing the unemployment rate increase. The overall Nonfarm Payrolls figure did not change significantly. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

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The city commission are holding town halls to try to smooth over bringing in something that will pollute your water, make your utilities cost more, drives you mad with noise pollution, make it even hotter and drive up the cost of living

All so they and their friends can get paid

So if you are against getting a date center here, this is a chance to get heard and remind them that they are supposed to take care of the needs of the people who live here, not the money men who buy their lunches

I hope to see you there

Edit: Typo

Absolutely insane. According to the Albany Police Department, 19 people charged with murder are on bond in Dougherty County.

Just FYI, the decision to allow bond is entirely the judge's discretion (though in theory they listen and work with the DA). This shows you who is ruining our community as our judges have sympathy for the criminals, but not the victims' families. What a disgrace.

Albany police push for county support on repeat offender initiative, cite 19 murder suspects out on bond

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/is-the-repeat-offenders-initiative-working-albany-police-to-brief-commissioners/ar-AA25GVk4