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🌱 How one infamous trial still shapes Albany’s court challenges today
Albany, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Albany! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How one infamous trial still shapes Albany’s court challenges today
- How uninsured Albany women can claim a free 3-D mammogram
- Meet the Albany couple reshaping how our city sees homelessness
Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David’s parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what’s the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 54. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former prosecutors reflect on high-profile murder trial's impact on Albany court system (walb.com) — Albany’s court system is back in the spotlight as former prosecutors revisit the high-profile Sidney Dorsey murder trial that was moved to Dougherty County in 2002, recalling how it strained local resources. Their reflections highlight how Albany’s courts still struggle with staffing and funding compared to metro Atlanta, especially in recruiting prosecutors to handle persistent crime. 
• Phoebe Offering Free Mammograms in October (phoebehealth.com) — Albany-area women without insurance can get one of 100 free 3‑D mammograms at Phoebe’s Carlton Breast Health Center throughout October, but you must meet specific age, residency, and health criteria. If you live in Dougherty, Lee, or nearby counties and haven’t had a mammogram in a year, you can already call Phoebe’s Patient Contact Center to schedule an appointment.
• Albany couple works to change the conversation around homelessness (walb.com) — An Albany couple is walking city streets four days a week to meet, feed, and listen to neighbors experiencing homelessness, while sharing their stories online to change public perceptions. Through their group People Helping People, they’re raising awareness, connecting donations, and pushing for more organized housing and services so Albany residents in crisis don’t have to struggle alone.
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★ Featured events ★
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Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
Dillard's, 2601 Dawson Rd, Albany
10:00 am
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
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Battle of the Beats: Gospel Edition →
715 S Madison St, Albany
3:00 pm -
Self Care Sunday (Fall in Love With Yourself) →
The Juicy Crab Albany, 2524 Archwood Drive, Albany
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Tax Prep 101: Learn the Business. Earn Extra Income →
1120 W Broad Ave Ste C-1, Albany
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Westover at Monroe →
Monroe Comprehensive High School, 1555 Monroe Dr, Albany -
Bainbridge at Dougherty →
Dougherty High School, 1800 Pearce Ave, Albany
6:00 pm -
Westover vs Sumter County →
2600 Partridge Dr, Albany
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Sumter County at Westover →
Westover High School, 2600 Partridge Dr, Albany
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A Director’s Institute →
Albany State University West Campus, 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany -
Fall on the Flint - Fridays on the Flint →
Veterans Park Amphitheatre, 100 W Oglethorpe Blvd, Albany
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Westover Invitational →
Albany GA
Sunday September 27
Tuesday September 29
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
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LCMSW Volleyball @ Sherwood
Sherwood Christian Academy, 1418 Old Pretoria Rd, Albany
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MCHS Homecoming Parade
Mitchell County Elementary School Baconton, GA 31716
6:00 pm
Monday September 28
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning,
Here is the youtube link from the workshop yesterday. This version is redone and centered around 5 minutes. In the comments, you will find a link to… (Nextdoor Avondale) - Hello,
Anyone can mount a TV? If so, how much would you charge to mount Bedroom TV? I already purchased the Mount (Nextdoor Old Dawson Road)
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for American Airlines Gate Agent in Albany. Apply here.
- The Boyd Group posted a job opening for Porter in Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albany here.
🗞 Nearby News
Leesburg
- Undefeated Thomas County Central, Lee County meet in Week 6 heavyweight showdown (walb.com)
- Remembering Cameron 'Jayden' Bishop (shreveportbossierjournal.com)
Newton
- Griffin Christian makes history with thrilling 46-42 win over Baker County (griffindailynews.com)
- Kemp suspends Newton County Chairman Marcello Banes after new indictment (fox5atlanta.com)
Dawson
- ‘Battling to stay above water': Dawson mayor responds to pothole complaints, missing audits ahead of budget meeting (walb.com)
- Terrell Academy softball whips Tiftarea, 13-3 (albanyherald.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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