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Albany’s Civic Center Future in Question | Albany Georgia News
Albany’s aging Civic Center, opened in 1983, is under threat as city officials weigh its future amid growing competition from nearby cities. A feasibility study proposes a new, modern multipurpose center—up to 75,000 sq ft—with input from county leaders, colleges, and residents, aiming to revitalize downtown and lure conventions away from Athens and Macon. Financing via revenue bonds is being explored, but success hinges on collaboration between city and county. Meanwhile, a controversial group home proposal for young men was rejected after neighbor opposition sparked little debate. Listen in…
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