Albany CVB Blog
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The Color Me Rad 5k
Posted on 4/28/2014 by Rashelle
Posted within: Events‚ Outdoor‚ TravelWould you describe Albany, Georgia as “colorful”? We sure would! Not only do we have some of the richest and history and culture in Georgia (which is bursting with history and culture-rich places), but we’ve got creativity coming out of our ears. Have you checked out the Art Park on Pine yet? Well, what are you waiting for?! It’s an outdoor, open-air community art gallery featuring pieces by some of our most talented locals. In the sense of urban renewal, the Art Park has repurposed one of the oldest facades in Albany – one that, at one point, was eyed for demolition when the Art Park idea was created. The space is also an event facility available for performances and gatherings, like the after party for the Color Me Rad 5k. The Color Me Rad 5k, which will take place this year on October 5, is an event benefitting a local charity featuring literal bursts of color in the form of colored corn starch exploding all over the runners as they make their way through the course. Go
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AWL-BENNY:
Posted on 3/20/2014 by Rashelle
Posted within: TravelAwl-Benny: Georgian’s are known for their southern drawl. And nowhere is that more apparent than in the famous pronunciation of our fair city. You call often tell someone who is from Albany, Ga., from non-natives by simply listening to how they pronounce it. Go
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Sweet Southern Sunshine – Albany Marathon Recap
Posted on 3/3/2014 by Rashelle
Posted within: Events‚ Outdoor‚ Sports‚ TravelSweet Southern Sunshine – Albany Marathon Recap. From a runner’s perspective, get the inside scoop on running the #AlbanyMarathon! Go
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Freedom Singers in concert Feb. 8
Posted on 2/6/2014 by Rashelle
Posted within: Arts‚ History‚ TravelIn the early 1960’s a small group of young students from Albany, Ga., used their voices to advance the Civil Rights movement. 50 years later, the surviving member has mentored a new crop of Freedom Singers using the iconic songs that rallied a nation to end the injustices of inequality. Go
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#TBT: Vintage Albany photo shows fire department hard at work
Posted on 1/23/2014 by Rashelle
Posted within: History‚ TravelIn the city’s early years, Albany’s fire department was one of the best in country. The city had one of the earliest organized volunteer and then paid departments in the country and routinely set standards that would become adopted by departments throughout the nation. Go
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A few reasons why you should plan your next trip to Albany, Ga!
Posted on 11/25/2013 by Rashelle
Posted within: Family Friendly‚ TravelFrom our wild animal park to our unique, one-of-a-kind Flint RiverQuarium and Civil Rights Movement museum, learn why hospitality comes “naturally” in Albany. Go
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Golfers Unite!
Posted on 11/21/2013 by Rashelle
Posted within: Sports‚ TravelThere really are few things better than hitting the links on a cool November morning in the #South. In Albany, that’s truer than most places around. With 72 pristine and challenging holes within a 10-minute drive, Golfers from around the Southeast are putting our little city on their golfing agendas. Go
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Mornings on the Flint
Posted on 11/12/2013 by Rashelle
Posted within: Family Friendly‚ Outdoor‚ TravelNature at its finest! Take a gander at our beautiful Flint River as the sun pops up over the Pine trees. In Albany and Southwest Georgia, breathtaking vistas are just outside your window. Go
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There are new ‘roos in the zoo!
Posted on 11/12/2013 by Rashelle
Posted within: Family Friendly‚ Travel(Credit: WFXL-TV Fox 31) A new Joey pokes his head out of his mom’s pouch Tuesday at Chehaw, Albany’s one-of-a-kind park and zoo. What is cute, cuddly and likes to box? Why a Joey of course! Go
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Holiday Getaway time
Posted on 10/22/2013 by Rashelle
Posted within: Arts‚ Events‚ Family Friendly‚ TravelThere’s nothing quite like fall and winter in the South. Come take a look at all the cool things going on to celebrate the holidays in Albany in December! Go