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In today's newsletter:

  • How Albany entrepreneurs can tap ASU's new $2.24 million program
  • How often will Albany's Flock cameras now be audited?
  • Why Dougherty County just reversed course on a $4.5M jail project

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, temps: high: 92, low: 68.
  • Thursday: A shower in the afternoon, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Albany State University Awarded $2.24M MBDA Grant to Expand Entrepreneurship Education Across Southwest Georgia (albanyceo.com) — Albany State University has secured a $2.24 million federal grant to launch a new entrepreneurship education program centered in the Albany metro area and serving 38 Southwest Georgia counties. Over the next two years, local entrepreneurs can access free bootcamps, micro-credentials, loaner devices, and a new entrepreneurship certificate designed around regional industries, with a goal of reaching 1,000 participants and boosting jobs and business growth.
   

2. Dougherty County police enact audit policy for Flock camera system (walb.com) — Dougherty County police in Albany have adopted a formal audit policy for their Flock license-plate camera system, with reviews every 30 days and a full check of records back to January 2026. Local leaders say the move is meant to build public trust, ensure officers follow proper procedures, and reassure residents that shared technology with Albany Police is not being misused.
   

3. Dougherty County commissioners change course on jail repair plans (walb.com) — Dougherty County commissioners in Albany have scrapped a $4.5 million overhaul of the county jail's HVAC and plumbing in favor of up to $2.1 million in SPLOST-funded repairs to existing systems and locks. Leaders say the scaled-back plan, expected to finish by April, buys time while they decide the aging jail's long-term future and possible layout changes.
   

4. Dawson driver recounts Walnut Street collapse after months of complaints about road conditions (albanyherald.com) — A Dawson driver was hospitalized at Phoebe Putney Memorial in Albany after Walnut Street suddenly collapsed under his car, highlighting months of resident complaints about potholes, equipment shortages, and slow road repairs. City officials say repeated water-line breaks softened the soil and promise a permanent fix once the ground settles, while broader questions remain about Dawson's ability to keep streets safe.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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