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Albany State’s first female head drum major makes history
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Edreka Coleman, a music education major at Albany State University, has become the school’s first-ever female head drum major. While women have been a part of the band for years, this is the first time a woman will be leading the entire band in a role typically held by men in the school’s history, ASU says.
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Nashville’s Best Labor Day Weekend Events You Can’t Miss
Nashville is keeping its Labor Day weekend rooted in what the city does best, live music, while also carving out space to spotlight local Black-owned business for anyone looking to shop with purpose over the holiday. Music returns to Centennial Park. Musicians Corner’s Free Fest returns to Centennial Park, running...
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Cairo Main Street Gets Down Saturday Night
CAIRO, Ga. – Cairo Main Street invites the public to a night of live music and great vibes at the Downtown GetDown Concert Series! Grab your friends, bring your lawn chairs, and come enjoy an unforgettable evening of music and community downtown!. Shop, Dine, Unwind! Cairo’s downtown area is...
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Albany Celebrates Arts & Agriculture Expo 2026 Saturday
ALBANY, Ga. – Mark your calendars! This Saturday is a celebration of art, agriculture, and community! Get ready for Albany’s Arts & Agriculture Expo 2026. Organizers invite the public to join them for a day filled with local artists, farmers, and landowners coming together to honor a true agricultural legend, Mrs. Shirley Sherrod, as she celebrates 60 years of dedication to the land and community.
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Southern Pines Cafe & Catering in Camilla got a 100 on its food service inspection on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Southern Shores Seafood in Valdosta got a 100 on its food service inspection on Wednesday, Aug. 19. $5k reward for information on Tifton murder of Jessie James “Bam” Harris II. Updated: Aug. 21, 2026 at 12:47 PM EDT. Kim Espinoza, Harris’ mother, has spent over a decade wondering...
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Restaurant Report: “No thermometer for measuring food temperature” at Tifton hotel
CAMILLA, Ga. (WALB) — Quality Inn Tifton got a 74 on its recent food service inspection on Friday, Aug. 28. They got a total of 6 infractions; all 6 were new violations. 4 of them were corrected while the inspectors were on-site; one of them had a correct-by date of 08/31/2026, and one had a correct-by date of 08/29/2026.
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Family’s five generations to bring Southern soul food to Crawford
The restaurant’s grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26. It is located at 9 Callaway Drive and can be reached at 706-743-6080. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Opening Wright’s Southern Cafe is a dream come true for Brittanie...
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Georgia’s Enduring Farmlands Byway is a 65-mile escape through cotton fields and river towns
Middle Georgia has a 65-mile driving loop that connects four small towns most people have never heard of. The Enduring Farmlands Scenic Byway runs through Hawkinsville, Pineview, Rochelle, and Abbeville on quiet two-lane roads lined with farms and pine forests. You won’t find the crowds of Atlanta or Savannah out here.
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High student debt and low rural salaries are driving a large animal vet shortage in rural Georgia's agriculture economy
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This Stunning Georgia Park Has More Wildlife Than Most People Realize And It’s Absolutely Magical
There’s a park in southwestern Georgia that looks like it was designed by someone who wanted to prove a point about how beautiful this state can be, and that park is Seminole State Park in Donalsonville. Most people have never heard of it, which is a situation this article...
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South Georgia Pet of the Week: Daisy
CORDELE, Ga. – Meet Daisy! Daisy is a gorgeous 2‑year‑old Great Dane who’s ready to steal your heart, and maybe your couch!. This 95‑pound sweetheart is crate trained, enjoys a calm introduction when meeting new dog friends, and didn’t bat an eye at the cats. Daisy hasn’t been around many people yet, but she’s done great with the shelter staff and is learning that humans are pretty awesome.
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Add a Little Spice to Your Life on Salsa Wednesdays in Albany
ALBANY, Ga. – Dance classes are back at the AAAC! The Albany Area Arts Council, in partnership with the Sowega Council on Aging, presents a lively and welcoming senior-accessible salsa class that invites participants to engage with dance as both a creative practice and a shared cultural experience. Designed for all experience levels, the class introduces foundational salsa steps at a comfortable pace while encouraging personal expression, musicality, and connection through movement.
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South Georgia store sells $1 million Powerball ticket; several other big wins across the state