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Gas The Gas Department ensures reliable delivery to the community. Committed to safety and efficiency, these essential services support local development and maintain high standards of quality and consistency.
Vegetation The Vegetation Department ensures reliable delivery to the community. Committed to safety and efficiency, these essential services support local development and maintain high standards of quality and consistency.
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Loan Program Interest Form The loan process can be initiated online or by calling (229) 883-8330 to speak with a customer service representative.
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Meet the Director Paul Forgey became Director of Planning & Development Services in the fall of 2012. His prior experience includes 17 years as Planning Director for the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission in Camilla and a year as Planning Manager with Glynn County.
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AMI System Operations The AMI System Operations Department ensures reliable delivery to the community. Committed to safety and efficiency, these essential services support local development and maintain high standards of quality and consistency.
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Distribution Operations Control Center (DOC) The Energy Control Division is an internal service fund that provides 24-hour monitoring and control of all utility systems through a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. This division will also provide afterhours response for customer needs, electric substation relay maintenance, and other technical substation activities.
Distribution Operations Control Center (DOC) The Energy Control Division is an internal service fund that provides 24-hour monitoring and control of all utility systems through a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. This division will also provide afterhours response for customer needs, electric substation relay maintenance, and other technical substation activities.
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Historic Preservation Commission The Albany-Dougherty Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was established by the City and County Commissions to administer the Historic Preservation Ordinance, which was adopted in 1996. The HPC is made up of eight citizens appointed by the City and County Commissions, who meet the first Wednesday of each month to review proposals for exterior alterations, new construction, and demolition of bui
GICH Point Application The Albany Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) Team has experienced significant interest from parties wishing to forward development proposals to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) in hope of receiving funding through the Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program.
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Water The Water Division provides clean, reliable water services and hydrants for fire protection to the City of Albany residents and some residents in Dougherty County. The water system provides approximately 14 million gallons daily to approximately 35,000 customers and maintains hundreds of miles of water
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Water The Water Division provides clean, reliable water services and hydrants for fire protection to the City of Albany residents and some residents in Dougherty County. The water system provides approximately 14 million gallons daily to approximately 35,000 customers and maintains hundreds of miles of water
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Administrative & Accounting The City of Albany Finance Department supervises, coordinates, and directs all the financial operations of the City Government.
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Community & Economic Development The Department of Community and Economic Development is responsible for administration of the Community Development Block Grant and Housing Investment Partnership Program Programs for the City of Albany, Georgia.
City Attorney's Office The Office of the City Attorney acts as an independent legal advisor, attorney and counsel to the municipality and all its officers in matters relating to their official duties.
Code Enforcement Department The Code Enforcement Department is responsible for maintaining the best interest of the citizens of Albany & Dougherty County as it relates to conducting business and property maintenance.
Facilities Management Facilities Management ensures the upkeep of the City owned, cemeteries, buildings, parks, and public spaces through maintenance, repairs, custodial services, and event support. Their dedication keeps the community safe, clean, and functional.
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Public Information Office The Public Information Office (PIO) is a communication hub for the City of Albany. We are responsible for sharing information about activities, events, and services with the community, media, and other stakeholders.
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Unsung Hero Award To highlight City employees who go above and beyond to help our community be a better place to live.
Georgia Cities Week 2026: Love Your City Join us for the celebration of the Georgia Municipal Association's Georgia Cities Week 2026. This year's theme is Love Your City. Which is why we have planned a week full of events to show our love and appreciation for Albany!
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Press Release - Jefferson Street Lane Closure - 3/8/26

Published on March 08, 2026

On Sunday, March 8, 2026, crews closed both of the southbound lanes of Jefferson Street between Flint Avenue and Pine Avenue for repairs.

Press Release - Dawson Road, Right-Lane Closure - 2/6/26

Published on March 06, 2026

On Tuesday, March 10, at 8 a.m., crews will close the right lane of Dawson Road heading southeast from Westover Boulevard to the Mall entrance at McDonald’s for construction.

Press Release - AFD to Inspect Fire Hydrants - 2/27/26

Published on February 27, 2026

The Albany Fire Department will begin hydrant inspections on Friday, February 27, 2026.

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ADSIU Safe Medication Drop-Off Day

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The Albany-Dougherty Special Investigative Unit will collect unwanted medications to properly dispose of.

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BabyFace Scheduled to Perform Live in Albany

May 15, 2026

The Albany Civic Center is proud to welcome Babyface, the 13-time
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