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Distribution Operations Control Center (DOC) The Energy Control Division is an internal service fund that provides 24-hour monitoring and control of all utility systems through a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. This division will also provide afterhours response for customer needs, electric substation relay maintenance, and other technical substation activities.
Distribution Operations Control Center (DOC) The Energy Control Division is an internal service fund that provides 24-hour monitoring and control of all utility systems through a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. This division will also provide afterhours response for customer needs, electric substation relay maintenance, and other technical substation activities.
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Press Release - N. Jackson Street Road Closure

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Beginning Monday, July 28, 2025, at 5 a.m., N. Jackson Street will be closed between W. Residence Avenue and W. Roosevelt Avenue.

Operation Safe Place - Cooling Stations

Published on July 25, 2025

City of Albany Activates Operation Safe Place to Offer Cooling Stations

Intersection Closed at N. Monroe Street and Society Av

Published on July 23, 2025

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Need help networking with City organizations or local businesses. Come to the 3rd Annual Professional Networking event, hosted by the Department of Community and Economic Development.

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August 01, 2025

Join us Friday, August 1st, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Veterans Park Amphitheatre for Rocking with the Wild, presented by Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Georgia 104.5FM/Rock 103.5FM. This wild night features live music from Ninety5 and an exciting partnership with Chehaw Park, where guests can interact with animals and exhibits on-site.

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