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🌱 Sims and Bevel turn service honors into support for others

Albany, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Albany! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Sims and Bevel turn service honors into support for others
  • A new science fair invites Albany’s young scientists to shine
  • Veterans build an easier way home for an Albany neighbor

Also on today's calendar: Dougherty County–Albany Area YMCA Fitness Classes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds and breaks of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Beautiful with periods of sun, temps: high: 75, low: 44.
  • Friday: Cooler with plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former State Senator Freddie Powell Sims and Community Leader Ken Bevel Receive Lem Griffin Community Service Award (phoebehealth.com) — Albany nursing programs and Sherwood's Hope Center will benefit from community service awards honoring Freddie Powell Sims and Ken Bevel. Sims is splitting her $10,000 award among four nursing programs, including Albany State and Albany Technical College. Bevel donated his $10,000 to the Hope Center, which offers classes and community outreach.
   

2. New Albany Science Fair 2027 Invites Southwest Georgia Students and Families to Explore Science, Innovation, and Community Impact (albanyceo.com) — Albany families can explore hands-on science at a free fair March 20–21, 2027, at Thornton Community Center. Organized by the Eastside Community Association, the event will feature demonstrations and a project competition for grades 3–12, with student registration closing February 28.
   

3. Retired veterans build wheelchair ramp for Albany Army veteran (walb.com) — A new wheelchair ramp is making everyday trips easier for Albany Army veteran Aaron Dawson, whose front steps had made leaving home difficult. Volunteers with the Ramp Crew built it November 10, continuing a community service tradition started by Leesburg veteran Jim Hill, who died last week.
   

4. Trial underway for man charged in fatal 2023 Albany shooting (walb.com) — The trial of Reginald Jefferson, accused of killing Dexter Gilbert in Albany in October 2023, is underway at the Dougherty County Courthouse. Prosecutors began calling witnesses after Tuesday’s opening statements and expect to finish their case Wednesday or early Thursday, according to District Attorney Greg Edwards.
   

5. Dangerous Frost Possible in Florida This Weekend as Temperatures Plummet (newsbreak.com) — Albany could see overnight lows of 35 degrees Saturday and Sunday as a cold front moves through the Southeast on Friday. Forecasters put the regional chance of frost below 30%, with tender plants potentially at risk if temperatures, moisture and calm winds line up.
   

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  • Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Albany. Apply here.
  • Dougherty County School Systems posted a job opening for Payroll Specialist in Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albany here.

Ok Albany! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Albany

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.