Heat, Heroes, and Hype in Upstate | Albany Georgia News

Albany Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 5, 2026 · 1m

A Schenectady K-9 officer dies from heat exhaustion after a malfunctioning car alarm failed to alert handlers — a heartbreaking loss for the department. Meanwhile, Saratoga Race Course braces for scorching temperatures on opening day, prioritizing safety for horses and fans. Taste of Italy, caught in a social media storm, has reopened its doors. In Brunswick, police arrested two teens in a Walmart armed robbery, with a third bystander uninvolved. And in Crossgates Mall, a gun was found in the food court during a larceny report — no injuries, but a sobering reminder of public safety risks…