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Albany, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Albany intersections will start issuing red light camera tickets?
  • What Albany’s new $358 million city budget really means for you
  • When could Albany’s historic Ritz finally reopen its doors?

Also on today's calendar: Dougherty County–Albany Area YMCA Fitness Classes and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: It takes longer to run from 2nd to 3rd base than between the other bases,why? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 75.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Red light violations will bring citations at a dozen Albany intersections (albanyherald.com) — Albany drivers will soon see red light cameras at a dozen high-violation intersections, after city commissioners approved the police department’s request. Building on school-zone speed cameras that sharply cut speeding, the new system will issue mailed citations after a 30–60 day warning period, targeting dangerous behavior at spots like East Oakridge Drive and Radium Springs Road.
   

2. Albany Commission approves $358.2 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (albanyherald.com) — Albany’s City Commission has approved a $358.2 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 without raising taxes, while also amending this year’s plan to cover higher police, fire, and demolition costs. Leaders warn, however, that aging underground water mains and other long-term obligations will demand significant spending in the next few years.
   

3. Ritz Cultural Center restoration moves closer to bidding phase (walb.com) — Albany’s long-closed Ritz Cultural Center is finally nearing a construction start, with federal authorization in hand and final design plans now before city commissioners. If bids and work stay on schedule, the historic venue could reopen by fall 2027, bringing a revived cultural space and years-in-the-making investment back to downtown.
   

4. Metro Albany Adds Jobs in May; Unemployment Rate at 3.9% (albanyceo.com) — Albany’s four-county metro area added 100 jobs in May, even as the unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 3.9%. The Georgia Department of Labor reports small monthly shifts in the labor force and employment, while encouraging residents and employers to use state resources for job searches, benefits, and hiring support.
   

5. Man found guilty in 2023 shooting death of girlfriend (walb.com) — A Dougherty County jury in Albany has found 30-year-old Rico Lashon Hall guilty in the 2023 shooting death of his girlfriend, Nakeisha Warren. Prosecutors say jurors reached their decision in just 17 minutes, and Hall is expected to be sentenced in about 30 days.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: There is a Short-Stop in the middle (Thank you Dave L. for sending it in!)
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