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Press Release - Portion of W. Mercer Ave. to Close for Construction

Published on June 15, 2026

Beginning Tuesday morning, June 16, a portion of the 500 block of W. Mercer Ave., will be closed due to road construction.

The work is expected to last approximately one day, or until it is complete.

Drivers should use caution when driving in the area.

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Press Release - Hilsman Park Sinkhole - 6/11/26

Published on June 11, 2026

On Thursday, June 11, Hilsman Park on N. Van Buren Street was closed temporarily due to a sinkhole.

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Press Release - GFC Issues Burn Ban - 4/22/26

Published on April 22, 2026

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the Georgia Forestry Commission issued a mandatory burn ban in most South Georgia counties, including Dougherty County.

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Press Release - Construction Leads to Temporary Truck Route Detour

Published on February 25, 2026

Press Release - N. Monroe Construction Leads to Temporary Truck Route Detour

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Press Release - Warming Center - 2/11/26

Published on February 11, 2026

On Thursday, February 12, and Friday, February 13, 2026, the City of Albany will activate Operation Safe Place to provide people with a warm place to stay overnight.

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City of Albany Updates Operation Safe Place Hours

Published on February 06, 2026

City of Albany Updates Operation Safe Place Hours

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Ward 2 Mayor ProTem Willie Weaver Invites Residents to an OCS

Published on February 03, 2026

Ward 2 Mayor ProTem Willie Weaver Invites Residents to an
Operation Clean Sweep Presser. The event is on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

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Press Release - Warming Center Hours Extended - 1/30/26

Published on January 30, 2026

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, the City of Albany will extend its weekend hours for the Warming Center due to the anticipated cold front. On Saturday, the Warming Center will open at 2 p.m. and remain open until Monday, February 2nd, at 7 a.m.

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City of Albany Extends Operation Safe Place Dates

Published on January 16, 2026

The City of Albany extends the dates of Operation Safe Place.

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Lane Closure on W. Highland Avenue

Published on January 14, 2026

The westbound lane of the 900 block of W. Highland Avenue is currently closed following a partial road collapse.

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Press Release - Portion of W. Mercer Ave. to Close for Construction

Press Release - Hilsman Park Sinkhole - 6/11/26

Press Release - GFC Issues Burn Ban - 4/22/26

Press Release - Construction Leads to Temporary Truck Route Detour

Press Release - Warming Center - 2/11/26

City of Albany Updates Operation Safe Place Hours

Ward 2 Mayor ProTem Willie Weaver Invites Residents to an OCS

Press Release - Warming Center Hours Extended - 1/30/26

City of Albany Extends Operation Safe Place Dates

Lane Closure on W. Highland Avenue

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